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Quiz 1 Driver Education

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the purpose of the Student Certificate of Completion from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles?

a)

It is a permit to drive

b)

It certifies completion of a driver education course

c)

It is a license to drive

d)

It is a road test pass certificate.

2.

The certificate is valid for ___ years from the date of issue.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

3.

How long must a student have their Learner's Permit to take a separate 5-hour Pre-Licensing class?

a)

3 months

b)

6 months or longer

c)

1 year

d)

2 years

4.

Walt Whitman High School does NOT offer the following items ______.

(Choose 2 answers)

a)

Driver's Education Program

b)

5-hour Pre-Licensing class

c)

Road test

d)

Test for the Learner's Permit

5.

Is driving considered a right or a privilege in NYS?

a)

Right

b)

Privilege

c)

Both

d)

Neither

6.

What was the leading cause of death among teenagers (12-19) in the US from 1999-2006?

a)

Homicide

b)

Suicide

c)

Unintentional injury

d)

Heart disease

7.

Among the unintentional injury deaths of teenagers, motor vehicle traffic accidents accounted for ___% of the deaths.

a)

10%

b)

73%

c)

5%

d)

7%

8.

Which of the following is a factor that can negatively impact your driving attitude?

a)

Reckless Behavior

b)

Safe Driving

c)

Following Traffic Rules

d)

Defensive Driving

9.

To improve your driving attitude, it is important to manage your ________.

a)

Speed

b)

Relationships

c)

Vehicle

d)

Time

10.

What is the FIRST skill you must learn to become a good driver?

a)

Mental skills

b)

Physical skills

c)

Social skills

d)

Emotional skills

11.

Which of the following are key components of the driving task? (3 answers)

a)

Use Your Knowledge and Physical Skills

b)

Ignore Traffic Laws

c)

Judge Time & Space

d)

Anticipate how your vehicle will respond under normal and adverse conditions.

12.

One of the driving tasks is to _______ how your vehicle will respond under normal and adverse conditions.

a)

Ignore

b)

Anticipate

c)

Forget

d)

Overlook

13.

Which of the following is NOT considered one of the three main skills of driving?

a)

A) Social Skills

b)

B) Physical Skills

c)

C) Mental Skills

14.

Which of the following is a MAIN (or primary) cause of collisions?

a)

A) Driving with headlights on

b)

B) Following too closely

c)

C) Using a GPS

d)

D) Listening to music

15.

What is the key concept driving on the Highway Transportation System (HTS)?

a)

Speed

b)

Trust

c)

Skill

d)

Luck

16.

Driver readiness means?

a)

being ready to obtain a driver license

b)

mental, emotional, and physical preparation to operate a vehicle

c)

not being aware of your physical, emotional, and physical well-being

17.

Which of the following is NOT a necessary step before driving a vehicle?

a)

check the tire tread with a penny

b)

check for obvious fluid leaks

c)

check for physical damage to the vehicle

d)

check for objects around the vehicle

18.

Emotions that may affect your driving, include...

a)

happiness or joy

b)

depression or anxiety

c)

sadness or anger

d)

all of the above

19.

The horn should NOT be used to? (2 answers)

a)

get the attention of other drivers

b)

show anger

c)

show the position of the car

20.

Which of the following is a recommended practice when approaching your vehicle?

a)

Ignore the surroundings

b)

Look for children or animals around the vehicle

c)

Only check the front of the vehicle

d)

Focus on your phone.

21.

Generally speaking, what is the recommended interval for changing a vehicle's oil?

a)

3,000 to 5,000 miles

b)

5,000 to 7,000 miles

c)

7,000 to 9,000 miles

d)

9,000 to 11,000 miles

22.

The vehicle's oil change interval depends on the type of oil being used and the type of ______.

a)

Weather

b)

Driving

c)

Fuel

d)

Engine

23.

Young people do not need to worry about fatigue because their energy levels are higher than those of older people.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Which of the following is a tip for better driving practices?

a)

Know how to clean vehicle surfaces

b)

Optimizing gas mileage by driving more decidedly.

c)

Know the vehicle specifications

d)

Know what the warranty covers.

25.

What is the primary focus of situational awareness when entering your vehicle?

a)

Checking your phone

b)

Observing your surroundings

c)

Listening to music

d)

Locking the car doors.

26.

The vehicle must have a working radio for you to get a driver's license.

a)

false

b)

true