WorksheetsQuiz 3 Driver Education
Total questions: 64
Worksheet time: 33mins
What is the primary force that acts on your car when “rounding” a sharp curve?
Kinetic Energy
Friction
Gravity
Centripetal
An example of a passive restraint is?
Locking your door
Adjusting your head rest
Recessed door handles
Buckling your seatbelt
Who is exempt from wearing a seat belt?
Police Officer
Nine-month pregnant woman
Passengers in the front seat
Nine-year-old in the back seat
Airbags usually inflate in collisions at speeds of:
1–2 miles per hour
5–6 miles per hour
10–12 miles per hour
20–30 miles per hour
A nine-month-old baby in an automobile would be safest in which of the following devices?
Rear-facing car seat
Forward-facing car seat
Booster seat
On a mother’s lap
What is the force that attracts a body (e.g., a vehicle) toward the center of the earth?
Gravity
Magnetism
Friction
Buoyancy
Look at the diagram: What happens to a ball thrown in the air according to the law of gravity?
It keeps going up forever
It stays in the air
It comes back to the surface
It disappears
What happens to a vehicle when driving uphill?
The vehicle speeds up
The vehicle naturally slows down
The vehicle stops immediately
The vehicle moves backward
What happens to a vehicle when driving downhill?
The vehicle increases in speed
The vehicle slows down
The vehicle stops
The vehicle moves uphill
Refer to the diagram of the car on the road. What force acts downward on the car?
Reactive Force
gravity
Friction
Acceleration
The formula for the weight of an object is W = ___, where m is the mass of the object and g is the acceleration due to gravity.
mg
m/g
g/m
m+g
What is the value of the acceleration due to gravity (g)?
9.8 m/s²
5.0 m/s²
15.0 m/s²
20.0 m/s²
Select a situation where the design of the road, or the conditions affecting the road, change the acceleration or deceleration of a vehicle.
Driving on a steep slope and driving on a wet road
Driving on a straight, dry road and driving at night
Driving with new tires and driving with headlights on
Driving on a sunny day and driving with windows open
Kinetic energy is the amount of ______ an object has because of its motion.
energy
mass
volume
temperature
Look at the diagram showing a girl holding a ball and then dropping it. What type of energy does the ball have when it is held at the edge before being dropped?
Kinetic energy
Potential energy
Thermal energy
Sound energy
If a vehicle’s acceleration doubles, the forces involved in a collision will be _________.
quadrupled
doubled
halved
unchanged
Knowing that if a vehicle’s speed doubles, the forces involved in a collision will be quadrupled, how does this information help traffic engineers?
It helps them design safer roads and set appropriate speed limits.
It allows them to ignore speed when planning roads.
It suggests that higher speeds are always safer.
It means that collisions at any speed are equally dangerous.
What force is required to stop the car in a distance of one foot? What force will be exerted on the driver, with and without a seatbelt?
The force required to stop the car in one foot is very large, and the force on the driver is much greater without a seatbelt.
The force required to stop the car in one foot is very small, and the force on the driver is the same with or without a seatbelt.
The force required to stop the car in one foot is moderate, and the force on the driver is less without a seatbelt.
The force required to stop the car in one foot is negligible, and the force on the driver is greater with a seatbelt.
What is one way that you can tell your vehicle is accelerating?
the speed of the vehicle increases.
the sound of the engine increases
the surrounding pass by quickly.
all of the choices
You can tell your vehicle is decelerating when:
the sound of the engine is lower
objects pass by more slowly
the vehicle slows down
all of the choices
Taking a turn too fast can result in which of the following?
Losing control of the vehicle
Saving fuel
Improving tire grip
Increasing visibility
What is one technique drivers should use to let other drivers know when they are stopped on the side of a roadway, temporarily stopped, or going very slowly?
Turn off headlights
Use hand signals
Use high beams
Use hazard lights
What factor can reduce traction in different driving environments?
Smooth roads
Wet or icy conditions
Warm weather
Low traffic
What action can a driver take under conditions of limited traction?
Speed up quickly
Diligent steering and braking
Ignore road signs
Use cruise control
What should drivers do to ensure that their vehicle consistently operates?
Use the correct type of fuel
Attend t maintenance issues
Purchase quality tires
Purchase a vehicle that is easily seen
What type of vehicle technology assists in traction and steering control?
Air conditioning
GPS navigation
Traction control system
Radio system
What should be kept in the vehicle throughout the year?
Extra fuel
Emergency equipment
Extra keys
Hand cream
What is the term for the failure of a vehicle's power steering system?
Tire blowout
Power steering failure
Skidding
Traction
Which term refers to the process of recovering a vehicle that has gone off the road?
Off-road recovery
Rumble strips
Rear-wheel skid
Moth syndrome
What is the term for the loss of control of a vehicle due to reduced traction?
Skidding
Tire footprint
Map light
Sight distance rule
Which term describes the grooves on the road that alert drivers when they are veering off the lane?
Rumble strips
Overdriving headlights
Rocking the vehicle
Reduced visibility risks
What is the term for the sudden loss of air pressure in a tire?
Tire blowout
Traction
Rear mirror adjustment
Moth syndrome
Hydroplaning occurs when your vehicle rides up onto a thin film of ice.
True
False
The “moth syndrome” refers to a driver's eyes being attracted to the light of oncoming vehicles or on buildings.
True
False
When it is raining, should you drive in the tire tracks (wipes) left by other vehicles?
True
False
Only if the road is icy
Only during heavy rain
Roads are most slippery during the first 15 minutes of a rainstorm.
True
False
Drive with high beam headlights ("brights") when you encounter fog.
True
False
"Fishtailing" occurs when the rear of the vehicle swerves back and forth.
True
False
Only when turning
Only on wet roads
In adverse weather conditions, reduced traction is far more critical for motorcyclists than for drivers of other types of vehicles.
True
False
Is it recommended to drive with the cruise control on in adverse weather conditions?
Yes, it is recommended.
No, it is not recommended.
It depends on the type of vehicle.
Only if the weather is extremely adverse.
Which statement about using high beams ("brights") at night is correct?
it is illegal
they may only be used if there is fog
they should not be used when there is oncoming traffic
all of the above
When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:
low beams
headlights
high beams
It is a very windy day. You are driving and a dust storm blows across the freeway, reducing your visibility. You should decrease your speed and turn on your
parking lights
interior lights
headlights
How long do points stay on a driving license?
12 months
18 months
24 months
36 months
Driving with a suspended license, is initially a
criminal offense
misdemeanor
felony
all of these choices
A driver’s emotions can be affected by their lack of concentration, inattention while driving, and ability to process information.
True
False
What is the definition of road rage?
A feeling of joy while driving
Angry behavior by a driver
A type of road construction
A peaceful driving experience
Which of the following actions is considered aggressive driving?
Coming close to another driver's car.
Listening to music while driving.
Stopping at a red light.
Using a GPS for directions.
What is an example of road rage behavior?
Running a person off the road.
Yielding to pedestrians.
Using turn signals.
Driving within the speed limit.
Which action involves physical confrontation during driving?
Taking a swing at another driver.
Pulling over.
Getting out of your car.
Walking towards another car.
What is an example of using a weapon in a road rage incident?
Hitting your car against another car.
Honking the horn.
Flashing headlights.
Waving a bat at another driver.
Who is held accountable for a driving offense?
The driver
The passengers
The owner of the car
The other driver
What information is entered on the driving record/driver “abstract?”
Traffic violations and points
Make and model of the car
Location and weather of the accident
Police officer's name and badge number
How many points can you get on your license in NY for it to be suspended?
11 or more points in 6 months
11 or more points in 12 months
11 or more points in 18 months
11 or more points in 24 months
Depending on the conviction, how long can a driving license be suspended?
30 days to 60 days
60 days to 1 year
1 year to 1 ½ years
All of these choices
What can you do to avoid becoming angry?
Take deep breaths
Yell at someone
Ignore your feelings
Eat junk food
What should you do to prepare for emotion-producing situations?
Ignore them completely.
Anticipate them.
Avoid them at all costs.
Dwell on them.
What is a recommended action to take after making a mistake?
Forget about it.
Blame others.
Learn from it.
Repeat it.
Completing a drivers education course and obtaining a drivers license means you are ready to drive safely!
True
False
Driver licenses are issued by:
County or parish officials.
The state government.
The federal government.
The city officials.
A driver license is issued to a person that: (two answers)
Has demonstrated knowledge of traffic laws.
Has demonstrated the ability to properly operate a vehicle.
Has the ability to travel at high speeds.
None of these answers.
Which of the following are potential hazards you must be aware of while driving?
Stopped vehicles
Pedestrians
Accidents
All of the above
What object is holding the boy in the car?
the seatbelt
the airbag
the crumple zone
the boy's inertia
