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Quiz 2 Driver Education

Total questions: 68

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the first step in reverse parallel parking?

a)

Pull up alongside the car in front of the space

b)

Turn the steering wheel sharply to the right

c)

Back up slowly while turning the wheel to the left

d)

Straighten the wheels and pull forward.

2.

In parallel parking, after pulling up alongside the car in front of the space, you should ______.

a)

Turn the steering wheel sharply to the right

b)

Back up slowly while turning the wheel to the right

c)

Straighten the wheels and pull forward

d)

Exit the vehicle.

3.

Which of the following is NOT a vehicle control related to starting, braking, acceleration, and steering?

a)

A) Gear shift

b)

B) Brake pedal

c)

C) Windshield wiper

d)

D) Steering wheel

4.

Recognize and demonstrate an understanding of the natural laws and forces encountered when driving, such as _________.

a)

Gravity

b)

Friction

c)

Inertia

d)

All of the choices

5.

Which of the following is an important driving maneuver?

a)

Parallel parking

b)

Three-point turn

c)

U-turn

d)

All of the choices

6.

What is the technique called where you use both hands to turn the steering wheel in a continuous motion?

a)

Hand over hand

b)

Push and pull

c)

One hand steering

d)

Cross steering

7.

Fill in the blank: The acronym SMOG stands for Signal, Mirror, Over-the-shoulder, and ____.

a)

Go

b)

Glide

c)

Gear Position

d)

Gas

8.

In suburban settings, Is it recommended that you use your turn signal approximately 100' before executing a turn?

a)

True

b)

False

9.

When parking with the front of the vehicle facing downhill, you should?

a)

make sure that the vehicle is in park

b)

secure the parking brake

c)

turn the vehicle's wheels all the way to the right

d)

all of the choices.

10.

Which of the following is another name for a K-turn?

a)

U-turn

b)

Broken U-turn

c)

3-point turn

d)

Both Broke U-turn and 3-point turn.

11.

When executing a parking maneuver, the driver must roll slow and steer slow.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

One of the proper hand position for the steering wheel is to place your hands at the ___ and 2 positions.

a)

10

b)

9

c)

8

d)

12

13.

What is the correct steering sequence for a k-turn?

a)

right to pull over, left to pull away, and left when backing

b)

right to pull over, left to pull away, and right when backing

c)

right to pull over, left to pull away, right when backing, and left to complete the maneuver

d)

right to pull over, left to pull away, right when backing, and right to complete the maneuver

e)

right to pull over, left in reverse, and right when moving forward to complete the maneuver

14.

What is 'dry steering'?

a)

Turning the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving.

b)

Turning the steering wheel while the vehicle is not moving.

c)

Turning the steering wheel while the vehicle is parked.

d)

Turning the steering wheel while the vehicle is in reverse.

15.

What are traffic control devices and why are they important?

a)

They help in navigation

b)

They ensure safety on roads

c)

They are decorative

d)

They are used for advertising.

16.

The correct application of right of way rules is essential because it helps in ______.

a)

reducing traffic

b)

increasing speed

c)

ensuring safety

d)

saving fuel

17.

Which of the following is a color used for traffic signs?

a)

Purple

b)

Red

c)

Gray

d)

Pink

18.

A traffic sign in the shape of a _______ is commonly used.

a)

A) Star

b)

B) Octagon

c)

C) Heart

d)

D) Hexagon

19.

Which of the following is a type of traffic sign?

a)

Regulatory

b)

Pedestrian

c)

Countdown Timer

d)

Left Turn Lane

20.

Which of the following is a type of pavement marking?

a)

Side markers

b)

Double solid yellow lines

c)

License plate light

d)

Vehicle turn signals

21.

_______ are used as special vehicle lights to indicate a vehicle's intention to turn.

a)

Bicycle paths

b)

Vehicle turn signals

c)

Blue curb

d)

White lines

22.

A 'Yellow sign with black lettering and symbols' is a ______ sign.

a)

Destination

b)

Service

c)

Warning

d)

Work Area

23.

A regulation sign is normally what shape?

a)

square

b)

rectangle

c)

circle

d)

diamond

24.

A warning sign is normally what shape?

a)

square

b)

rectangle

c)

circle

d)

diamond

25.

A stop sign is usually in the shape of a ______.

a)

triangle

b)

octagon

c)

hexagon

d)

circle

26.

Which of the following must you obey over the other three?

a)

a steady red light

b)

a police officer

c)

a stop sign

d)

a flashing red light

27.

What are the colors of a sign that tells you the distance to the next exit of a highway?

a)

yellow with black letters

b)

black with white letters

c)

red with white letters

d)

green with white letters

28.

What are the colors of a warning sign that indicates hazards ahead, such as a curve in the road or a narrow bridge?

a)

black with symbols on a white background

b)

black letters or symbols on a yellow background

c)

white letters or symbols on a blue background

d)

white letters or symbols on a green background

29.

Warning signs that indicate hazards ahead, such as a curve in the road or a narrow bridge, typically have ______ letters or symbols on a yellow background.

a)

black

b)

white

c)

red

d)

green

30.

A diamond-shaped sign is a?

a)

road hazard sign

b)

interstate route sign

c)

school crossing sign

d)

speed limit sign

31.

What type of vision is primarily used for reading signs while driving?

a)

Central Vision

b)

Focus Vision

c)

Peripheral Vision

d)

Night Vision

32.

90% of driving decisions are based on information gathered with the ______.

a)

ears

b)

hands

c)

eyes

d)

feet

33.

What are the elements of the Smith System that can be applied to various driving situations?

a)

Observation, Anticipation, Reaction

b)

Aim high in steering, Get the big picture, Keep your eyes moving, Leave yourself an out, Make sure they see you

c)

Speed control, Lane discipline, Mirror check

d)

None of these choices

34.

The best lane position for a left turn is ______.

a)

Lane position 1

b)

Lane position 2

c)

Lane position 3

d)

Lane position 4

35.

What does the acronym SIPDE stand for in driving?

a)

Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

b)

Search, Interpret, Plan, Drive, Evaluate

c)

See, Investigate, Prepare, Direct, Engage

d)

Stop, Inspect, Proceed, Determine, Exit

36.

The Smith System is a set of principles for _________.

a)

cooking

b)

driving

c)

painting

d)

swimming

37.

Which of the following best describes 'Line of Sight'?

a)

Space you will occupy.

b)

Section of roadway where target is located.

c)

Distance you can see ahead in the direction you are going.

d)

A fixed object seen in the center of the path you intend to drive 20-30 seconds in the future.

e)

The path the car will travel when focused on the target/target area.

38.

The 'Targeting Path' is ________.

a)

Space you will occupy.

b)

Section of roadway where target is located.

c)

Distance you can see ahead in the direction you are going.

d)

A fixed object seen in the center of the path you intend to drive 20-30 seconds in the future.

e)

The path the car will travel when focused on the target/target area.

39.

Fill in the blank: The 'Target' is defined as a ______.

a)

Space you will occupy.

b)

Section of roadway where target is located.

c)

Distance you can see ahead in the direction you are going.

d)

A fixed object seen in the center of the path you intend to drive 20–30 seconds in the future.

e)

The path the car will travel when focused on the target/target area.

40.

Which term describes 'A safe distance between the driver’s own vehicle and any other vehicle that may be in front, along either side, or to the rear'?

a)

Separate

b)

Compromise

c)

Space Cushion

d)

3-4 Second Rule

41.

'A method for judging safe following distance at any speed. This time should elapse between the time a vehicle clears a given point and the following vehicle clears the same point.' This is known as the ________.

a)

Separate

b)

Compromise

c)

Space Cushion

d)

# Second Rule

42.

Which of the following is a strategy to minimize risk when driving in fog?

a)

Increase speed

b)

Use high beam headlights

c)

Use low beam headlights

d)

Turn off headlights

43.

When driving in rain, it is important to maintain a safe distance from other vehicles. This helps to prevent ______.

a)

Overheating

b)

Skidding

c)

Engine failure

d)

Flat tire

44.

What is the role of Central Vision in driving?

a)

Reading signs

b)

Viewing path of travel

c)

Detecting motion and color changes

d)

None of the choices

45.

The task of driving is ___% visual input.

a)

50

b)

70

c)

90

d)

100

46.

The area hardest to manage a space cushion is the ______ of the car.

a)

front

b)

side

c)

rear

d)

top

47.

Which of the following factors can affect visual space and following distance while driving?

a)

Vehicle speed

b)

Physical environment

c)

Weather conditions

d)

All of the choices.

48.

When driving in foggy conditions, it is important to maintain a greater ______ to ensure safety.

a)

Speed

b)

Following distance

c)

Acceleration

d)

Distraction

49.

What is the recommended following distance when driving in heavy traffic?

a)

1 second

b)

2 seconds

c)

3 seconds

d)

4 seconds

50.

When driving in the rain, it is important to maintain a safe visual space. Which of the following is a recommended practice?

a)

Increase speed

b)

Use high beams

c)

Maintain a safe following distance

d)

Drive close to the vehicle in front

51.

What is the purpose of maintaining a safe following distance while driving?

a)

To reduce fuel consumption

b)

To ensure enough time to react to the car ahead

c)

To increase speed

d)

To improve car performance

52.

In the context of following distance, what should you use as a reference point to maintain a safe distance?

a)

The car's speedometer

b)

A fixed reference point on the road

c)

The car's rearview mirror

d)

The car's dashboard

53.

What is the recommended following distance for a car traveling at 55 MPH in good conditions?

a)

1 sec. (~80')

b)

2 sec. (~ 160')

c)

3 sec. (~240')

d)

4 sec. (~320')

54.

At highway speeds, what is the recommended following distance behind a semi-truck?

a)

1 sec.

b)

2 sec.

c)

3 sec.

d)

4 sec.

55.

The recommended following distance behind an emergency vehicle is _____ feet.

a)

300

b)

400

c)

500

d)

600

56.

What is the following distance for a vehicle traveling at 50 mph (~70 ft./s) with a 2-second interval?

a)

~140 ft.

b)

~210 ft.

c)

~280 ft.

d)

~350 ft.

57.

Under ideal conditions, a vehicle traveling at 60 mph has a total brake distance of ___ ft.

a)

~190 ft.

b)

~275 ft.

c)

~352 ft.

d)

~416 ft.

58.

What is the term used to describe the distance a car travels from the moment a hazard is detected until the brakes are applied?

a)

Stopping Distance

b)

Reaction Distance

c)

Braking Distance

d)

Total Distance

59.

The _______ is the total distance a car travels from the moment a hazard is detected until the car comes to a complete stop.

a)

Reaction Distance

b)

Braking Distance

c)

Stopping Distance

60.

In ideal conditions, a car traveling at 40 mph has a stopping distance of ____.

a)

~37 ft.

b)

~67 ft.

c)

~104 ft.

d)

~150 ft.

61.

What is a blind spot in the human eye?

a)

An area with no light perception

b)

An area with enhanced vision

c)

An area with double vision

d)

An area with color blindness.

62.

The blind spot in the human eye is located where the _______ leaves the eye.

a)

Retina

b)

Optic nerve

c)

Cornea

d)

Lens

63.

When perpendicular parking, your reference point to get into the Parking space is?

a)

The first line of the parking space.

b)

The center of the parking space.

c)

The second line of the parking space.

d)

The curb.

64.

When angle parking, when should you begin to turn into the space?

a)

At the nearest line

b)

At the middle of the space

c)

At the far line of the space

d)

Once you pass a car in the space before yours

65.

What reference will you use to get into an angle space?

a)

Mirror is even with mirror of 1st vehicle

b)

Bumper is even with mirror of other vehicle

c)

Front bumper crosses center of space

d)

Front bumper crosses the 2nd line

66.

Parallel parking is when the:

a)

Front wheels are turned toward the street.

b)

Vehicle is in line with other parked vehicles.

c)

Rear wheels are touching the curb.

d)

I need help with this one

67.

About how much space should be allotted to park your vehicle parallel to the curb?

a)

2'-3' longer than your vehicle

b)

3'-4' longer than your vehicle

c)

5'-6' longer than your vehicle

d)

the same size as your vehicle

68.

To make adjustments while parking, use

a)

Steady acceleration

b)

A series of light taps on the accelerator