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Final Exam - Driver's Education

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A safe driver is responsible for only

a)

passengers and self only.

b)

other roadway users only.

c)

himself or herself only.

d)

passengers, other roadway users, and self.

2.

Which of the following driver reactions is NOT that of a low-risk driver?

a)

tries to avoid conflict

b)

pays little attention to other roadway users

c)

anticipates actions of other roadway users

d)

adjusts to changing weather and roadway conditions

3.

A driver who refuses to take an alcohol test might lose his or her license under which law?

a)

financial responsibility

b)

implied consent

c)

highway protection act

d)

provisional license

4.

A driver-education course

a)

teaches you everything you will ever need to know about safe driving.

b)

is not necessary if you already know how to drive.

c)

gives you a good start toward becoming a skillful driver.

d)

guarantees that you will become a safe driver.

5.

Yielding in traffic means

a)

allowing others to go before you.

b)

expecting others to stop for you.

c)

coming to a complete stop every time.

d)

speeding up to avoid a collision.

6.

Route signs

a)

may be combined with information about a city's streets.

b)

vary from state to state.

c)

All of the above are correct.

d)

vary according to the type of roadway.

7.

The purpose of a rumble strip is to

a)

wake up drivers who are falling asleep.

b)

alert you through the noise your tires make when driving over them.

c)

warn you that you are driving too close to the roadway edge.

d)

B and C above are correct.

8.

What roadway markings are used to guide your driving path?

a)

rumble strips

b)

curve signs

c)

overhead lights

d)

reflectors

9.

In a vehicle with automatic transmission,

a)

slow down and then shift.

b)

always come to a full stop before shifting to another gear.

c)

shift to another gear whenever needed.

d)

accelerate and then shift.

10.

If leaving the car from the street side,

a)

glance over your right shoulder.

b)

walk around the rear of the car.

c)

walk around the front of the car.

d)

place keys where you can see them.

11.

The brake system warning light tells you

a)

the braking system is not working properly.

b)

the braking system is working properly.

c)

the brakes should be applied.

d)

the parking brake has been released.

12.

Adjust a safety belt so it

a)

fits snugly.

b)

lets you reach all door locks.

c)

keeps you from leaning forward.

d)

allows comfortable movement.

13.

The driving task is primarily a

a)

social task.

b)

physical task.

c)

thinking task.

d)

routine task.

14.

The process of searching critical areas of the traffic environment in a regular sequence is called

a)

a random search pattern.

b)

minimal visual exercise.

c)

an orderly visual search pattern.

d)

separating.

15.

A space cushion is

a)

the distance you can see ahead.

b)

a step in the IPDE Process.

c)

the room available for parallel parking.

d)

an open area of space all around a vehicle.

16.

The best way to send and receive messages to and from other roadway users is to

a)

communicate by using your lights and/or horn.

b)

take another route.

c)

speed up and pass.

d)

call on a cell phone.

17.

If a tire is underinflated, the only part that grips the road well is the

a)

center of the tire tread.

b)

tire cords.

c)

wear bar.

d)

outside edges of the tire tread.

18.

Energy of motion is another way of expressing

a)

the way vehicle bodies are designed.

b)

mileage rating of a vehicle.

c)

kinetic energy.

d)

effect of wind on vehicle control.

19.

An example of an active restraint is

a)

an air bag.

b)

an automatic safety belt.

c)

the padded interior of a vehicle.

d)

a safety belt.

20.

Child restraint seats must be used

a)

only when driving more than two miles away.

b)

in the front passenger seat.

c)

in conjunction with an air bag.

d)

in the back seat.

21.

The hand signal to indicate slow or stop is

a)

left arm and hand pointed straight out.

b)

left arm and hand pointed upward.

c)

left arm and hand pointed downward.

d)

right arm and hand extended downward.

22.

A turnabout maneuver is risky because

a)

you cross or back into one or more lanes of traffic.

b)

it must be made at an intersection.

c)

there is no signal for a turnabout.

d)

other drivers might not yield to you.

23.

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

a)

2 vehicle lengths

b)

2-3 feet longer than your vehicle

c)

the same as the size of your vehicle

d)

5-6 feet longer than your vehicle

24.

When leaving a parallel parking space, you

a)

must yield to all approaching traffic.

b)

can choose to yield to all traffic.

c)

have the right of way.

d)

should expect traffic to yield to you.

25.

You should use the lower gears

a)

when driving up and down steep hills.

b)

when driving on long, flat highways.

c)

whenever you need to drive slowly.

d)

whenever you need to drive quickly.

26.

When turning, your last check is

a)

for a controlled zone.

b)

in the direction of your unintended path of travel.

c)

over your right shoulder.

d)

behind you.

27.

A delayed green light means

a)

you may turn right when it turns red.

b)

the turn is unprotected.

c)

one side of an intersection has a green light and the other side remains red.

d)

do not go until it becomes fresh.

28.

Yielding the right of way means

a)

traffic signs stop traffic for you.

b)

letting others go first.

c)

others will not stop for you.

d)

always stopping at YIELD signs.

29.

When an emergency vehicle sounds its sirens or uses a flashing light, you

a)

may proceed without stopping.

b)

should turn on your emergency flashers.

c)

must yield the right of way.

d)

should yield only if the vehicle is in your lane.

30.

When joining traffic by turning left, the gap to the left should be

a)

one-half that for turning right.

b)

greater than when turning right.

c)

less than when turning right.

d)

the same as when turning right.

31.

Injuries and deaths from motorcycle collisions are primarily from

a)

driving too fast

b)

the exposed position of the rider

c)

other vehicles hitting them

d)

hitting deer

32.

As the driver of a vehicle, you should

a)

never tailgate a cyclist before passing.

b)

toot your horn at cyclists to tell them to stay away

c)

pass by getting close to the bicyclist.

d)

flash your lights at a cyclist so he will move over

33.

Wearing a motorcycle helmet

a)

does not affect the risk of injury.

b)

reduces the risk of fatal head and neck injuries.

c)

increases the risk of fatal head and neck injuries.

d)

increases risk of eye injury.

34.

As bicyclists share the roadway with other roadway users, they also must share the

a)

insurance costs of collisions.

b)

costs of highway maintenance.

c)

responsibility for avoiding conflicts.

d)

blame for traffic congestion.

35.

Distracted driving is caused by

a)

nothing in particular.

b)

a specific event that takes the driver's focus off the driving task.

c)

the driver falling asleep at the wheel.

d)

the driver's mind wandering for no reason.

36.

Drinking a soft drink while driving

a)

is a biomechanical distraction.

b)

helps keep the driver focused on the driving task.

c)

is okay if you use a cup holder.

d)

is only a problem if the driver spills the drink.

37.

A 3-second following distance

a)

is not related to the time needed to perform the IPDE Process.

b)

is equal to the stopping distance.

c)

is effective only at slower speeds.

d)

is not the total stopping distance.

38.

A driver that follows too closely is called a

a)

bumpersicker.

b)

tailgater.

c)

carqater.

d)

tailoidle.

39.

A traffic signal that has been green for some time is a

a)

stable green light.

b)

stale green light.

c)

sequential green light.

d)

fresh green light.

40.

Rural roads are

a)

all paved.

b)

constructed of different types of materials.

c)

usually in poor condition.

d)

all gravel.

41.

Traffic controls help you to travel safely by

a)

slowing faster moving vehicles.

b)

primarily guiding you to your destination.

c)

telling drivers what to decide.

d)

providing advance information and warnings.

42.

Maintaining vehicle control at higher speeds is

a)

more difficult than at lower speeds.

b)

easier than at lower speeds.

c)

has no bearing when driving on rural roads.

d)

the same as at lower speeds.

43.

Before passing a vehicle in your lane,

a)

set a 2-second following distance.

b)

put yourself in the place of the other driver to anticipate what that driver will do.

c)

anticipate the driver ahead will yield to you.

d)

be sure there is room for you to return to your lane after passing.

44.

A minimum speed limit is

a)

intended to control drivers regardless of weather conditions.

b)

the same as the maximum speed limit.

c)

the basic speed limit.

d)

intended to keep traffic from moving too slowly.

45.

If the entrance ramp enters the expressway from the left, you should realize a greater potential for conflict because you will be entering

a)

after coming to a complete stop.

b)

the slowest lane on the expressway.

c)

a higher speed traffic lane.

d)

from the right.

46.

Assume that the common speed on the expressway is above the posted speed limit. You should

a)

drive at the posted speed.

b)

drive at a speed so you force the other drivers to slow down.

c)

drive at the common speed.

d)

drive at a speed between the posted speed and the common speed.

47.

When there is a speed limit sign on an exit ramp, you

a)

exit the expressway at the posted speed on the entrance ramp.

b)

should not exceed the posted speed.

c)

should drive slower than the posted speed.

d)

can exceed the posted speed limit under certain driving conditions.

48.

When your headlights shine into fog,

a)

drive as you would normally.

b)

it is easier to see ahead of you.

c)

light is reflected back by water particles.

d)

light is reflected forward by water particles.

49.

Hydroplaning occurs when your tires

a)

have new tread and normal air.

b)

roll on the sidewall during a turn.

c)

lose contact with the road.

d)

lose all air pressure.

50.

When your vehicle starts to skid sideways,

a)

steer in the direction that your vehicle needs to go.

b)

first press hard on the brake pedal.

c)

first steady acceleration pressure.

d)

steer opposite the direction that your vehicle needs to go.

51.

Your vehicle's temperature light or gauge warns you that the

a)

outside temperature is dangerous.

b)

vehicle's interior temperature is unhealthy.

c)

engine is producing more heat than the cooling system can handle.

d)

engine temperature is too low.

52.

When you have a blowout, what should you do first?

a)

Grip the steering wheel firmly.

b)

Apply hard pressure to the brake.

c)

Quickly remove your foot from the accelerator.

d)

Quickly pull off the roadway.

53.

As you apply the foot brake, the pedal goes to the floor. What should you do first?

a)

Turn off the ignition.

b)

Apply the parking brake.

c)

Shift to a lower gear.

d)

Pump the brake pedal three or four times.

54.

If your engine dies, causing a loss of power steering, what is the result?

a)

You need less effort to steer.

b)

You cannot steer until the steering system is repaired.

c)

You need to exert more effort to steer.

d)

You cannot steer.

55.

If a collision is about to occur,

a)

push the brake pedal to the floor.

b)

keep control of your vehicle.

c)

place your hands over your face.

d)

brace yourself against the steering wheel.

56.

When a strong emotion affects you, your chances of making a mistake

a)

do not change.

b)

decrease.

c)

vary, depending on the emotion.

d)

increase.

57.

A person with 20/40 visual acuity

a)

cannot be licensed to drive.

b)

must be twice as close to an object to see it as clearly as a person with 20/20 vision.

c)

must be twice as far away from an object to see it as clearly as a person with 20/20 vision.

d)

can see clearly at any distance.

58.

Carbon monoxide can enter from

a)

an open window, your heater, or your air conditioner.

b)

the air drawn into the engine.

c)

certain kinds of synthetic clothing.

d)

the vinyl materials used in upholstery.

59.

The first precaution you should take with regard to driving after taking medicine is to

a)

read the label on the medicine to see if the medicine has side effects that will affect your driving.

b)

test the medicine to see if it affects your driving.

c)

drive slowly.

d)

drive only short distances.

60.

Alcohol is a

a)

hallucinogenic.

b)

drug.

c)

stimulant.

d)

medicine.

61.

Depressants can make a person

a)

alert and wide awake.

b)

jittery and hyperactive.

c)

more aware.

d)

depressed and sleepy.

62.

The implied consent law

a)

protects police officers from false-arrest suits.

b)

protects drivers who have secured the implied consent of the vehicle's owner.

c)

helps authorities control alcohol-related driving problems.

d)

allows parents to give their consent to a son or daughter to get a driver's license.

63.

The level of intoxication is a BAC of

a)

0.18 percent.

b)

1.0 percent.

c)

0.08 percent.

d)

1.1 percent.

64.

One of the major expenses of owning and operating a vehicle is

a)

the cost of vehicle accessories you add on.

b)

the cost of minor repairs.

c)

the purchase price.

d)

the cost of interest on a loan.

65.

A major disadvantage of buying a used vehicle is that

a)

the owner seldom will bargain.

b)

the vehicle will usually need repairs.

c)

the price will usually be higher.

d)

there will seldom be a warranty.

66.

If the used vehicle passes your tests, you should

a)

have a friend test drive the vehicle.

b)

buy only if a warranty is offered.

c)

immediately buy the vehicle.

d)

have a mechanic make a final check.

67.

A driver with recent traffic convictions pays more for insurance because

a)

the driver usually is younger than 25.

b)

the driver had higher annual mileage.

c)

the driver tends to have more collisions.

d)

there is no relationship between convictions and collisions.

68.

Hands-free headsets

a)

are of no help with the distractions created by cell phones.

b)

completely remove the driving distractions of cell phones.

c)

increase driver distraction.

d)

reduce, but do not eliminate, cell phone distractions.

69.

The catalytic converter

a)

cools exhaust gases.

b)

pumps fuel to the engine.

c)

reduces pollution from the exhaust gas.

d)

draws fuel from the fuel tank.

70.

If the brake-warning light comes on as you are driving, you should

a)

shut off the warning light.

b)

have the brake system inspected immediately and repaired as needed.

c)

slow down and drive the vehicle home.

d)

ignore it the first time it happens.

71.

If you used 16 gallons of fuel to drive 400 miles, your mpg is

a)

16.

b)

32.

c)

25.

d)

20.

72.

To conserve fuel and extend the life of your vehicle, you should

a)

make accurate use of road maps.

b)

plan ahead and combine short trips into one slightly longer one.

c)

always take only short trips.

d)

drive so you keep the engine cold.

73.

The legend on a map indicates

a)

the history of the local area.

b)

the meaning of symbols and markings.

c)

interesting local facts.

d)

how to refold the map.

74.

A vehicle which is heavily loaded will

a)

brake easier than when not loaded.

b)

increase fuel consumption.

c)

get better fuel mileage.

d)

handle the same as without a load.

75.

A good navigator

a)

gives directions at the last second.

b)

plans ahead and gives directions well in advance.

c)

never tells the driver what to do.

d)

keeps quiet when the driver is lost.