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WorksheetsChapter 1 : You are the Driver
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 8mins
While driving in heavy traffic, you notice a bicyclist moving unpredictably near your lane. Who are you responsible for keeping safe?
Only yourself
Yourself, passengers, and other road users
Only your passengers
What is the main purpose of the Highway Transportation System?
To create jobs in transportation
To move people and goods safely and efficiently
To give police more enforcement power
Which factor most directly ensures that traffic moves safely?
Drivers following traffic laws
Lawmakers creating new rules
Police writing more tickets
Which law established nationwide safety guidelines for drivers?
National Highway Safety Act
Driver Safety Improvement Act
Federal Vehicle Safety Program
Steering, braking, accelerating, and scanning for hazards together make up what?
The driving task
Roadway responsibilities
Traffic management
Which law requires new cars to be equipped with safety features such as seat belts and airbags?
National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Vehicle Registration Act
Clean Air Act
A driver slows down because they expect another vehicle might pull into their lane. Which IPDE step are they using?
Predict
Identify
Execute
Which ability is most important for reacting quickly and safely in traffic?
Decision-making
Good eyesight
Physical strength
You see a pedestrian about to step into the road unexpectedly. Which IPDE step are you using?
Identify
Decide
Predict
Which is the correct order of the IPDE steps?
Identify → Predict → Decide → Execute
Identify → Prepare → Defend → Evaluate
Identify → Predict → Delay → Execute
A driver is thinking about where another vehicle might turn or merge. Which IPDE step is this?
Predict
Decide
Execute
You quickly press the brake pedal to avoid hitting a slowing car. Which IPDE step are you using?
Execute
Predict
Identify
A driver ignores other road users and makes unsafe lane changes. What does this show?
Low-risk driving
Risky driving behavior
Courteous driving
Always wearing your seatbelt, obeying traffic rules, and staying alert are examples of what?
Defensive driving
Low-risk driving
Aggressive driving
Staying calm and respectful while driving helps you become what kind of driver?
Safe driver
Competitive driver
Impulsive driver
The leading cause of death for teenagers is:
Motor vehicle crashes
Illness
Homicide
Which mode of transportation results in the most fatalities?
Cars and other motor vehicles
Boats
Airplanes
What is the most common cause of crashes?
Driver error
Poor road design
Defective vehicles
Required car insurance usually covers:
Property damage and injuries you cause to others
Repairs for your own car
Gas expenses
Why is conserving fuel important for the environment?
It reduces air pollution from fuel emissions
It keeps the engine clean
It makes cars last longer
Being “financially responsible” as a driver means:
Paying for property damage and injuries you cause
Paying for your own vehicle repairs
Paying for car washes regularly
How does saving fuel reduce your environmental impact?
Less fuel burned means fewer pollutants released
It prevents wear on your tires
It makes the engine quieter
Refusing a chemical test for alcohol can result in license loss because of which law?
Implied Consent Law
Zero Tolerance Law
Safe Driver Act
What is a good first step to becoming a skilled driver?
Taking a driver education course
Buying a sports car
Getting insurance before practicing
While driving, you see a school bus stopped with its red lights flashing. What should you do?
Slow down and pass carefully
Stop until the lights stop flashing
Honk to warn children
A friend brags about texting while driving but claims they’re “good at multitasking.” What’s the safest response?
Tell them it’s dangerous and illegal
Ignore it — it’s their choice
Ask them to text for you instead
Which of these is an example of a “low-risk” driving habit?
Tailgating slower vehicles
Scanning far ahead for possible hazards
Changing lanes without signaling
What’s the main purpose of the IPDE process?
To keep track of your vehicle’s mileage
To help you drive defensively and avoid collisions
To remember traffic laws for a test
If you see a driver weaving across lanes, what’s the safest action?
Speed past them to get away
Slow down, give them space, and avoid passing unless safe
Honk until they move over
Why do traffic signs, road markings, and signals exist?
To help drivers navigate safely and follow rules
To make roads more colorful
To advertise local businesses
If a driver is “predicting” in the IPDE process, they are:
Guessing what other road users might do
Looking at their GPS for directions
Checking their fuel gauge
What should you do if you see a green light but cars ahead haven’t moved yet?
Honk immediately to hurry them
Wait and scan the intersection before proceeding
Drive around them quickly
Why is it important to maintain a safe following distance?
To give yourself time to react to hazards
To let more cars merge ahead of you
To improve fuel economy
A driver covers the brake when approaching an intersection. What are they doing?
Preparing for a possible hazard
Resting their foot
Slowing down for a stop sign only
Which situation is an example of “executing” in the IPDE process?
Turning the steering wheel to avoid debris
Looking for possible hazards ahead
Deciding to change lanes in the future
Why is wearing a seatbelt important, even on short trips?
Most crashes happen close to home
It prevents tickets but doesn’t help in a crash
It makes you look like a safe driver
Which law makes drivers agree to alcohol testing if suspected of DUI?
Implied Consent Law
Vehicle Safety Act
National Highway Safety Act
What’s the safest way to deal with road rage from another driver?
Ignore them and create distance
Confront them to defend yourself
Honk and match their speed
Why is it important to adjust your driving in bad weather?
Poor conditions reduce visibility and traction
Your car uses more fuel in the rain
It’s illegal to drive normally in bad weather
Which driving action can help save fuel?
Accelerating smoothly
Rapidly braking and accelerating
Driving well above the speed limit
Which is an example of “identifying” in the IPDE process?
Seeing a car about to run a red light
Slamming on the brakes
Choosing a new route
What’s the best way to become familiar with your car’s controls?
Reading the owner’s manual and practicing in a safe area
Learning while driving in heavy traffic
Watching online videos only
Which of the following is considered a fixed cost of owning a car?
Monthly loan payments
Gas expenses
Tire replacement
Which of the following is an operating cost of driving?
Insurance premiums
Depreciation
Fuel and maintenance
Why should you check your mirrors frequently while driving?
To stay aware of vehicles around you
To adjust your hair or appearance
To avoid speeding tickets
Which is a common mistake that leads to collisions?
Failing to yield right-of-way
Signaling turns in advance
Keeping a safe speed for conditions
Which of these is NOT part of the driving task?
Accelerating
Steering
Choosing your route for vacation
What’s a good example of courtesy on the road?
Allowing another driver to merge into your lane
Driving faster to keep others from passing
Honking at slow drivers
What’s the first thing you should do before changing lanes?
Check mirrors and blind spots
Accelerate quickly
Honk to warn others
Why do most states require vehicle insurance?
To cover damages and injuries caused to others
To keep car prices high
To pay for routine car washes
