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Final Exam Test Questions
True - โ โ Vehicle position is one method of communicating with other highway users.
False - โ โ Braking distance and stopping distance are the same.
True - โ โ The eyes don't tell the brain what they see - the brain tells the eyes what to look for.
false - โ โ A 2 second following distance usually allows enough time to brake to a stop.
closed zone - โ โ A red traffic light is an example of
- stop
- yield to pedestrians
- yield to traffic approaching from the left - โ โ Before turning right on red, the driver must
1/2 block - โ โ To cross a two lane roadway at 30 mph takes a gap of about
11 seconds - โ โ To safely turn right and merge into traffic moving 55 mph, you will need a gap equal to about
be able to see the rear tires of the vehicle ahead touching the pavement - โ โ When stopped in traffic behind another vehicle, the driver should
150 - โ โ You should not drive more than ____ feet in a shared left turn lane.
accelerate - โ โ Once you have reached the apex of a curve, you should
true - โ โ Intersections are the highest risk areas you will encounter when driving.
true - โ โ Defensive drivers tap their brakes to warn traffic behind before stopping.
true - โ โ Never enter an intersection until you identify an open space for your vehicle on the other side of the intersection.
false - โ โ It is illegal to pull into a shared left turn lane and wait for traffic to clear when executing a left turn from a driveway.f
false - โ โ Lane position 2 is recommended when approaching the crest of a hill.
true - โ โ Excessive steering in a curve can result in either an understeer or oversteer skid.
you should not return to your lane until you can see the front of the vehicle being passed in your rear view mirror - โ โ When passing another vehicle on a two lane roadway
13 seconds - โ โ A vehicle traveling 40 mph will take about _______ to pass another vehicle traveling 30 mph.
60 feet per second - โ โ A vehicle traveling 40 mph, is going approximately
Most states have set the level of intoxication at a blood alcohol content of: - โ โ 0.08%
You see someone drinking at a party and you know he/she drove there. What should you do? - โ โ Ask for the keys and help them find a safe ride home.
Which of the following is one of the most important facts known about the effects of alcohol on driving ability? - โ โ Small amounts of alcohol lower a user's ability to drive without the driver realizing it.
You plan to ride to a party with your friend. If you suspect your friend might drink after arriving at the party when should you agree that your friend should not drive? - โ โ Decide who will be the designated driver before you leave for the party.
What is the only effective way to reduce the blood alcohol content in the body? - โ โ Wait the necessary time to burn off the alcohol.
What is the most important thing to remember about your exhaust system? - โ โ Your exhaust system must be kept in top condition to prevent carbon monoxide from leaking into your car.
How far in advance should you signal before changing lanes or making a turn? - โ โ 100 feet if traveling under 40 mph; 200 feet if traveling 40 mph or over.
- Keep your foot firmly on the brake
- Select proper gear
- Check traffic
- Use proper signals - โ โ The following procedures for preparing to move the vehicle should be performed in the following order:
true - โ โ When stopping on the right side of the road, you need to position your vehicle in lane position 3.
true - โ โ When coming to a stop, it is a good idea to tap your brakes before applying full pressure to let others know what your intentions are.
26 - โ โ Experts believe it takes ____ positive performances to create a lasting habit.
True - โ โ Habit levels of performance mean that the tasks are done in a sequence without thinking about them.
True - โ โ Developing a procedure for driving tasks will help ensure performance at the habit level with acceptable performance.
False - โ โ Drivers who have developed basic maneuvering skills are usually considered good drivers.
True - โ โ Most crashes involving teen drivers result from improper search.
False - โ โ New drivers can usually develop good habits quickly.
You should know everything that is happening around your car 100% of the time, 360 degrees - โ โ at all times.
The lane of least resistence is the lane with - โ โ less traffic and hazards.
If you are in the middle of a busy intersection attempting to turn left when the traffic light begins to change, what should you do? - โ โ Turn left only after you are sure all approaching traffic is going to stop, even if it means turning after the traffic light has turned red.
Total stopping distances consists of: - โ โ perception, reaction, and braking distance.
If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway, what is the very first thing you should do? - โ โ Pump your brakes fast and hard to attempt to build up pressure, downshift to a lower gear and gently apply your parking brake.
If you experience a blowout while driving what should your first action be? - โ โ Steer straight to maintain control and decelerate by taking your foot off the gas pedal.
If a motorcycle or car is tailgating you, what should you do? - โ โ Increase your following distance from the car in front of you (3- seconds).
To reduce risk while backing up in a parking lot, you should look - โ โ in all directions.
If you have to drive through deep water, you may be able to keep your brakes from getting too wet by: - โ โ braking gently, without coming to a complete stop, and continue slowly
In all driving conditions, how often should you move your eyes? - โ โ Continually.
When driving on an expressway, a safe following distance from the car in front of you should always be at least - โ โ 3 seconds.
What is a blind spot? - โ โ A spot behind your head on either side of your car that you can't see by using your mirrors alone and requires you to turn your head.
Turn your front wheels to the left when parking - โ โ uphill with a curb.
If you arrive at a four-way stop at the same time as another vehicle, who has the right-of-way? - โ โ The vehicle on the right.
If you leave a paved roadway and drive onto a sandy, muddy, or gravel roadway, your traction: - โ โ is reduced
When nearing the top of a hill, or approaching a sharp curve on a narrow roadway, you should - โ โ keep as far to the right as possible and slow down.
What is the Colorado Seat Belt Law? - โ โ Seat belts are required for everyone in the front seat and children anywhere in the vehicle must be fastened in a seat belt or child safety restraint.
Always scan left, center and right when - โ โ going through an uncontrolled intersection, starting up at a light that has just changed to green, and going through a busy intersection on a green light.
To use ABS brakes properly you should: - โ โ be aware the brake pedal may vibrate and there may be "chatter." apply hard, firm pressure to the brakes. maintain pressure until the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
What can you do to keep your car insurance rates low? - โ โ Shop around for reasonable rates from different insurance companies. Attend a driver's education program. Keep your driving record free of traffic tickets and accidents.
When is it necessary to have car insurance? - โ โ Whenever you operate a motor vehicle.
false - โ โ It is not necessary to stop when pulling out of a driveway if there is no traffic.
False - โ โ It is not necessary to signal if you are pulling to the curb to stop.
False ( you need to stop when the curb appears to intersect the center of the
vehicle hood.) - โ โ The reference point for stopping 6 inches from a curb is over the right headlight.
True - โ โ One hand steering is acceptable when backing the vehicle.
False - โ โ The pivot point for backing and turning is the door post.
False - โ โ To back to the right, the driver will need to steer left.
True - โ โ The accepted procedure for backing straight is to place the left hand on the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position and look over the right shoulder.
True - โ โ When backing and turning, you should look in the direction you are turning.
Focal Vision - โ โ To read signs, you need good ____.
Central Vision - โ โ The vision used to judge depth perception is
what you can see while looking ahead - โ โ Your field of vision is
peripheral - โ โ A driver uses his/her _____ vision to detect the motion from the sides.
peripheral - โ โ Which vision is first affected by fatigue, drugs and speed?
20 seconds - โ โ Your visual lead time should be
4 seconds - โ โ When traveling 50-55 mph, a _____ following interval is recommended.
3/4second - โ โ Average foot reaction time is
- the visual lead area
- line of sight
- path of travel - โ โ The visual search pattern includes
True - โ โ The distance needed for steering around an object is shorter than the distance needed to brake for the object.
False - โ โ As speed increases, more steering input is need for vehicle response.
True - โ โ If the line of sight and the path of travel are not the same, you should reduce your speed.
- what to look for
- how to evaluate what they see - โ โ To search effectively, drivers need to know
20 - โ โ The driver should search at least ____ seconds ahead of the vehicle for an open path of travel.
6 - โ โ In zone control driving, the driver monitors ____ zones around the vehicle.
4-8 seconds ahead of the vehicle - โ โ Your immediate path of travel should be
12-15 seconds ahead of the vehicle - โ โ Searching ___ seconds ahead of the vehicle allows time to determine an alternate path of travel.12-15 seconds ahead of the vehicle
2 - โ โ A vehicle positioned 6 inches from the left line is in lane position
3 - โ โ If the left front zone is closed and the right front zone is open, lane position ___ would be a wise choice.
Neither a or b - โ โ Staggered stop lines
true - โ โ Classifying traffic elements into four major groups helps organize a visual search pattern.
