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Road Safety and Driving Knowledge Worksheet

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Slippery roads are most likely to occur when:

a)

It has just begun to drizzle or rain

b)

It has been sunny for hours

c)

It has been snowing heavily

d)

The road is dry

2.

When traveling behind a farm vehicle on a two-lane road, you should:

a)

Pass immediately

b)

Wait until the farm vehicle has the chance to pull over to the side, then pass with caution

c)

Honk continuously

d)

Drive on the shoulder

3.

Large trucks (tractor trailers):

a)

Have excellent rear visibility

b)

Have large blind spots to the side and rear

c)

Can stop faster than cars

d)

Are never a hazard

4.

When preparing to make a right-hand turn, you should:

a)

Signal and approach the right-hand side of the road

b)

Stay in the left lane

c)

Stop completely even without traffic

d)

Turn without signaling

5.

A “shoulder check” is:

a)

Adjusting your mirrors

b)

Looking over your shoulder to the opposite side

c)

A quick glance over your shoulder on the side in which you intend to turn or change lanes

d)

A type of seat adjustment

6.

When you get tired on a long trip, you should:

a)

Drink coffee only

b)

Stop and rest

c)

Drive faster to finish the trip

d)

Open the windows only

7.

When taking a long trip, you should:

a)

Stop and rest every 50 miles

b)

Plan to stop and rest every 100 miles

c)

Drive without stopping

d)

Stop only if you’re sleepy

8.

Of the three, which is correct:

a)

Speed limit on highways is 75 mph unless posted

b)

Speed limit in cities is 25 mph unless posted

c)

Speed limit outside cities is 55 mph unless posted

d)

There is no speed limit outside cities

9.

At an intersection without traffic lights, who has the right of way?

a)

The driver going fastest

b)

The vehicle on the left

c)

The pedestrian

d)

The largest vehicle

10.

If you are following a car at night, how do you know if the road is bumpy?

a)

Listen to road sounds

b)

Watch the tail-lights

c)

Use high beams

d)

Check your speedometer

11.

While parking the car downhill, where should you place the front wheels?

a)

Away from the curb

b)

Straight ahead

c)

Towards the curb

d)

It doesn’t matter

12.

While driving downhill, you should:

a)

Shift to a lower gear

b)

Coast in neutral

c)

Turn off the engine

d)

Brake hard constantly

13.

What should you do while entering a curve?

a)

Accelerate into the curve

b)

Apply brake before entering the curve

c)

Brake during the curve

d)

Shift to neutral

14.

If you are in an accident:

a)

Drive away immediately

b)

Do not pull over first, call the police

c)

Keep driving

d)

Wait for police without calling

15.

How can you avoid a rear-end collision on the interstate?

a)

Speed up

b)

Check your mirrors often

c)

Tailgate the car ahead

d)

Drive with hazards on

16.

If you have a leaking exhaust pipe, it can cause:

a)

Loud noises only

b)

Harmful fumes to enter vehicle

c)

Better fuel efficiency

d)

Improved engine power

17.

Where do accidents occur most often?

a)

On rural roads

b)

On straight highways

c)

At intersections

d)

In parking lots

18.

A driver will lose his or her license if convicted of:

a)

Running a red light

b)

Speeding more than 70 mph in a 55 mph zone

c)

Parking violations

d)

Failing a vision test

19.

If you refuse to take the chemical test:

a)

You will only get a warning

b)

You can retake the test later

c)

Your license may be immediately revoked for 12 months

d)

There are no consequences