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WorksheetsFINAL EXAM REVIEW
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
How often should the pre-driving checks identified for approaching the vehicle and checking the outside the vehicle be performed?
When you first buy the vehicle.
Every so often (at least once a week).
Every time you drive.
Only if something goes wrong
When approaching your vehicle parked at a curb, you should:
Approach the driver’s door from the rear of your vehicle, with your back to approaching traffic.
Approach the driver’s door from the front of your vehicle, facing oncoming traffic
Never enter using the driver’s door
Keep your keys concealed
Which of these hand positions allow for the best control when turning the steering wheel?
10 o’clock and 2 o’clock
6 o’clock and 12 o’clock
9 o’clock and 3 o’clock
None of these
In vehicles equipped with a driver’s side airbag, sitting closer than _______ inches from the steering wheel increases risk of arm, neck, and facial injuries in a crash.
10
12
14
16
The top of the head restraint should be adjusted to a point:
Slightly above your ears
Slightly below your ears
At the base of your neck
As high as the adjustment will allow
Approximately what percent of crashes are caused by driver error?
33
50
67
90
Drivers should develop the habit of searching ___seconds ahead along their intended path of travel for objects and conditions that could increase risk.
2 to 3
7 to 9
12 to 15
20 to 30
A teen driver’s chance of crashing is higher when driving:
Between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.
A shared family vehicle
Monday through Thursday
To and from school
Approximately how long does it take a new driver to reach the driving ability of the average experienced driver?
The length of a driver education course
6 months
1 year
5 years
Primary factors involved in teen crashes include:
Failing to yield the right of way
Driving too fast for road conditions
Being distracted
All of the above
To allow enough distance to stop when responding to hazardous objects or conditions, you should identify a planned path of travel _______ seconds ahead.
2-4
12-15
20-30
50-60
___________provides less traction than when driving on concrete.
Asphalt
Gravel
Brick
All of the above
If a vehicle’s speed doubles, e.g., from 20 mph to 40 mph, the distance needed to stop the vehicle increases by _______ times.
2
3
4
8
When turning to the right, the contact patches of the ______ increase in size.
Front tires
Rear tires
Right side tires
Left side tires
When braking hard, the weight of the vehicle noticeable shifts _____.
To the rear of the vehicle
To the front of the vehicle
To the left of the vehicle
To the right of the vehicle
When starting the engine, you should release the key or start button:
After you check over your left shoulder
As you release the parking brake
When you hear a grinding sound
As soon as the engine starts
When backing straight or to the right:
Position your right hand on the back of the passenger seat
Grip the steering wheel at the 12 o’clock position with your left hand
Move the wheel left or right in the direction in which you want the rear of the vehicle to go
All of the above
acceleration is used to maintain slow forward motion or allow speed to increase gradually with minimum weight shift.
Idle
Light
Threshold
Squeeze
Total stopping distance is made up of:
Reaction time
Braking time
Perception time
All of the above
braking is used to smoothly and gradually reduce brake pedal pressure at the end of a braking maneuver, helping avoid abrupt weight transfer when turning at an intersection or into a curve.
Trail
Threshold
Squeeze
Cover
Traffic-control devices communicate meaning using:
Color
Shape
Wording
All of the Above
Railroad advanced-warning signs are:
Red and triangular
Black-on-white in the shape of an X
Orange and diamond-shaped
Yellow and round
An odd-numbered interstate with a single or double-digit number indicates a route that:
Runs in a loop around a city
Extends outward from a loop around a city
Runs east and west
Runs north and south
A solid yellow centerline on your side of the road means:
You may not pass
You may pass, if it is safe to do so
Oncoming vehicles may pass
You are approaching reversible lanes
Solid white lines are used:
To mark the right edge of highways
Between lanes to indicate areas where lane changes are discouraged or unlawful
To mark shared left-turn lanes
Both A and B
A driver’s license:
Gives an individual permission to operate a motor vehicle on public highways
Serves to verify a driver’s knowledge of the laws that govern the use of motor vehicles on public roadways
Can be taken away by the state
All of the above
______________ laws are designed to help drivers identify who may proceed first when more than one vehicle approaches an intersection at approximately the same time.
Right-of-space
Right-of-way
Emergency vehicle
Reckless driving
A certificate of motor vehicle title:
Demonstrates proof of vehicle registration
Gives an individual permission to operate a motor vehicle on public highways
Demonstrates proof of ownership
Demonstrates proof of financial responsibility
Which of the following situations describes reckless driving behavior?
A driver intentionally drives recklessly
A driver knows his or her actions will create a significant risk
Conditions make the risk obvious and serious
All of the above
Most states have blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) limits of percent for drivers under age 21.
0.04 to 0.08
0.08 to 0.10
0.00 to 0.02
0.02 to 0.08
_____ vision is the five-degree cone representing only 3% of a driver’s total visual field.
Central
Tunnel
Fringe
Peripheral
The distance ahead that you search as you drive is your:
Targeting scope
Visual scope
Targeting lead
Visual lead
Drivers should search at least seconds ahead.
3 to 4
9 to 10
12 to 15
20 to 30
Drivers should maintain a visual control zone of at least ____ seconds ahead.
3 to 4
9 to 10
12 to 15
20 to 30
To effectively search the total traffic scene, drivers should monitor the area .
To the rear
To the sides
To the front
All of the above
A “closing probability” when driving is:
The chance that another vehicle will be in the same place you plan to be at the same time
The chance that a vehicle and another object will move closer together as they move along a projected paths of travel
The chance that the oncoming vehicle on a two-lane roadway will veer into your lane
The chance that you will have a crash
Adjusting your speed to address one hazard at a time is called multiple risks.
Compromising
Deconflicting
Separating
Clear path of travel
When you are driving, it is most difficult to control the space to your:
Rear
Front
Right side
Left side
In traffic, the best way for you to provide an emergency escape path is to maintain adequate space to the:
Front and at least one side of your vehicle
Rear of your vehicle
Sides of your vehicle
Front of your vehicle
When faced with dangers close to both sides of your pathway, you should give up:
More space to your right side because it is more difficult to see to that side
More space to your left side because of the possibility of oncoming traffic
About the same space on either side of you
More space to the side with the more serious consequences
Most states’ laws require a driver to signal at least feet ahead before turning in an urban area.
50
100
250
500
When preparing to turn, you should:
Brake as you begin turning the steering wheel.
Coast down to the appropriate turning speed instead of braking.
Shift to Neutral to help balance your vehicle.
Complete your braking before you turn the steering wheel.
When reversing direction, you should consider:
Traffic density and speed
Street layout and design
Visibility and line of sight
All of the above
Your can be used to help you know how far forward to pull into a parking space.
Side mirrors
Rearview mirror
Sun Visor
Front Tires
When parking uphill next to a curb, you should turn your front wheels:
Straight
Toward the curb
Away from the curb
None of the above
Which of the following are considered to be vulnerable road users?
Pedestrians
Motorcyclists
Bicyclists
All of the above
In crashes involving a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle, the motorcyclist is usually at fault.
True
False
Which of the following statements is true regarding sharing the road with large trucks?
Large trucks stop in less distance than other vehicles.
Large trucks have multiple mirror blind zones around them.
Drivers of large trucks typically are unmotivated to reach their destinations safely.
Large trucks can turn left and right tightly using little space.
Driving courtesy is important as you share the road with:
Drivers in funeral processions
Vulnerable road users
Farm machinery operators
All of the above
Drivers of passenger vehicles are at significant risk of serious injury and death when colliding with:
Trains
Bicyclists
Domestic animals
Skateboarders
By design, intersections are risky because:
Traffic signals might not always work.
Drivers pay close attention to other road users.
Vehicles cross one another’s paths of travel at various angles.
Pedestrians typically cross roads and streets quick
Intersection types include:
Open and closed
Warning and regulatory
Line of sight and path of travel
Controlled and uncontrolled
Successfully navigating intersections involves:
Identifying intersections well in advance of reaching them
Managing speed appropriately
Adjusting position as necessary
All of the above
An important difference between expressways and freeways is that expressways feature intersections, whereas freeways use:
Interchanges
Medians
Rumble strips
Green guide signs
Three main parts of freeway driving are:
Signaling, turning, stopping
Distraction, fatigue, emotion
Getting on, driving on, getting off
Shifting, backing, idling
People who are driving while affected by marijuana will:
Still be capable of driving safely
Tend to concentrate on one thing at a time while driving
Be more relaxed and drive better
See better at night
Combining one or more drugs can cause a synergistic effect on your body, meaning:
The combined effect is greater than the sum of the two effects separately
The drugs cancel out each other’s effects
The first drug taken will be the only drug that has any effect on you
The last drug taken will be the only drug that has any effect on you
A driver can legally drive after consuming marijuana:
In states where recreational marijuana is legal
If the driver has an authorized medical marijuana card
If the marijuana is consumed by eating edibles instead of smoked
None of the above
Who is ultimately responsible for preventing you from driving after consuming drugs that can affect your driving abilities?
Your doctor
Your pharmacist
You, the driver
The police
Prescription medicines and over-the-counter drugs can reduce your ability to drive safely by:
Reducing your ability to perform complex tasks
Reducing your level of alertness
Causing drowsiness
All of the above
The three categories of distractions include visual, manual, and .
Synergistic
Mental
Complex
Compound
How can being distracted affect the core skills needed to drive safely?
Slowed perception
Delayed decision-making
Improper action
All of the above
After using voice commands on vehicles and phones to make a call, send a text or change the music, mental distractions can last up to seconds.
2
12
18
27
The most effective way to prevent becoming distracted by a cell phone while driving is:
Put your cell phone on silent
Do not engage in emotional conversations while driving
Turn on your phone’s Do Not Disturb mode
Keep your conversations short
If you encounter a suspected distracted driver, your first step should be to:
Put more space between you and that driver
Safely come to a stop
Obtain information about the vehicle: type, make, model, color, and license plate number
Call 9-1-1
According to research, approximately how many drivers who crashed after falling asleep did not detect any signs of drowsiness before crashing?
One-fourth
One-half
Three-fourths
All drivers who crashed
Most people experience energy dips between approximately midnight and 6am, and again from approximately , during which they are more likely to fall asleep while driving.
9am to 11am
Noon to 2pm
2pm to 4pm
5pm to 7pm
People ages 12 to 18 need between hours of sleep each day.
7 and 8
8 and 8 ½
8 ½ and 9
9 and 9 ½
occurs when a driver uses a vehicle or some other object to threaten or cause harm to another road user as a result of a traffic incident.
Aggressive driving
Circadian rhythm
Road rage
Microsleep
is an effective way to remain awake when drowsy behind the wheel.
Playing the radio at high volume
Chewing gum
Opening the windows
None of the above
It’s raining hard, and your vision is so limited that you cannot see the edges of the roadway. There is no rest stop or parking lot in sight. What is your best course of action?
Drive slower
Put your emergency flashers on while you drive
Pull over to the side of the road
None of the above
Which of the following vehicles is especially prone to brake loss when traveling on downhill roads?
Motorcycles
Passenger cars
Trucks
All of the above
______ can increase risk when driving in low light or nighttime conditions.
Glare
Narrower side vision
Impaired drivers
All of the above
Grime can reduce headlight effectiveness by as much as percent.
10
30
60
90
As few as inches of water can cause you to lose control of your vehicle.
4
6
10
12
_______ occurs when water between the tires and the road builds until the tires begin to ride on a film of water, resulting in traction loss.
Hydroplaning
Hydrolocking
Aqualocking
Tire skipping
To avoid crashing, you can use:
Evasive steering
Evasive braking
Evasive acceleration
All of the above
A(n) skid occurs when your front tires lose contact with the road surface.
Loose
Understeer
Oversteer
Four-wheel
If you begin to skid, the best response is to:
Downshift to a lower gear.
Turn on the emergency flashers.
Continue to look and steer where you want your vehicle to go
Smoothly apply the brakes.
If you believe that your brakes have failed, your first action should be to .
Position warning devices at 100- and 200-foot increments behind your car.
Scrape against a solid surface to reduce speed.
Shift to a lower gear.
Pump the brake pedal
Vehicles use the greatest amount of fuel when .
Accelerating
Braking
Idling
Turning
_____ should be considered when purchasing tires.
Tire quality
Tread life
Traction rating
All of the above
The recommended tire air pressure can typically be found:
In the owner’s manual
On a placard typically located on the driver’s doorjamb
On the side of the tire
Both A and B
To be safe to use, our vehicle’s tires should have a minimum tread depth of _____ .
2/32 of an inch
4/32 of an inch
1/4 of an inch
The thickness of a quarter
Engine oil should be changed .
Every 3,000 miles
Every 5,000 miles
Every 7,500 miles
According to the maintenance schedule in your owner’s manual
Lane departure warning systems are designed to .
Steer a vehicle back into its lane.
Warn the driver when there is a vehicle in his or her blind spot.
Warn the driver when the vehicle drifts into the next lane.
Maintain traction on the road by applying the brakes to individual wheels.
_________ is a technology that requires the driver to maintain constant control of the vehicle.
Forward collision avoidance
Automatic emergency braking
Lane keeping assist
All of the above
Before driving any vehicle equipped with safety technology, the driver should:
Understand the purpose and function of each technology.
Ignore the limitations of each technology.
Read the vehicle’s owner’s manual.
A and C only
Adaptive cruise control is designed to____________.
Perform emergency steering to avoid a collision.
Warn the driver when there is a vehicle in his or her blind spot.
Maintain traction on the road by applying the brakes to individual wheels.
None of the above
The potential benefit(s) of self-driving vehicles include:
Increased fuel use
Improved traffic flow
Reduced mobility
Increased pollution
_____ is an effective way to remain awake when drowsy behind the wheel.
Playing the radio at a high volume.
Chewing gum.
Opening the windows.
None of the above.
Nearly of all new drivers are either charged with a traffic offense or involved in a crash during their first 12 months of licensed driving.
One-quarter.
One-half
Two-thirds
Three-quarters
Driver should look:
20–30 seconds ahead on an open road
5–7 seconds ahead when driving in the city
At the yellow line in the center of the road
At the middle of the front edge of the hood
A flashing yellow signal light means a driver should:
Stop
Yield to another road user facing a flashing red signal light
Slow down and proceed with caution
Maintain their speed and move away from the area
If two drivers on crossing paths arrive at a 4-way STOP sign intersection at the same time, who should yield to who?
The driver on the left should yield to the driver on the right
The driver on the right should yield to the driver on the left
The driver who stops farther back should yield to the driver who stops closer to the intersection
The driver of the smaller vehicle should yield to the driver of the larger vehicle
To check your mirror blind areas, you should:
Turn your head and check over your shoulder in the direction of the blind area
Adjust all of your mirrors temporarily
Use your vehicle’s blind spot monitoring system
Try to see the reflection off of the vehicle traveling in your blind spot
A driver should maintain a minimum following distance of:
One car length for every 10 mph
1 to 2 seconds
3 to 4 seconds
15 to 20 seconds
Which of the following are maneuvers for reversing direction?
Two-point turning and three-point turning
U-turning
Traveling around the block
All of the above
_____require(s) driving at speeds that are reasonable and prudent for conditions.
Good driving habits
The Basic Speed Law
Safety factors
Driving environments
What information do you need to exchange with the other driver(s) and any injured persons if involved in a crash?
Your names
Vehicle identification and registration information
Insurance information
All of the above
