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When you come to an intersection with a stop sign, where should you stop? - Answer--At the stop line, pedestrian crosswalk, or before entering the intersection
Within how many feet is a driver required to dim the headlights before meeting another vehicle? - Answer--500 feet
What is the single greatest factor in motor vehicle crashes? - Answer--Alcohol
For what distance should a continuous turn signal be given when making a left or right turn in a business or residential district? - Answer--Not less than 100 ft before turning
A driver may pass another vehicle by driving along the shoulder of a road. - Answer--False
What should a driver do when it is approached by an authorized vehicle using its signs and flashing lights? - Answer--Stop, and wait for the vehicle to pass.
What should a driver do when approaching a traffic control signal that is not in operation? - Answer-- Come to a full stop and yield the right of way before entering the intersection.
How should a driver proceed if within an intersection waiting to make a left turn and the traffic signal light turns red? - Answer--Yield to oncoming traffic and finish the turn.
What is the penalty for being convicted of illegally passing a stopped school bus? - Answer--Driving privileges or vehicle registration suspended and a $150 fine.
Speed limit should be reduced below the posted speed limit for which reasons? - Answer--Adverse weather
Approaching an intersection
Crossing an intersection
When must a driver slow down for a school zone? - Answer--On school days between 7am and 4pm when children are present and signs are posted.
All vehicles are required to stop within how many feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing when a train is approaching? - Answer--Between 15 and 50 feet
What must drivers do upon approaching a bicyclist? - Answer--Yield the right of way to a bicyclist just as they would to another vehicle.
Must driver yield to pedestrians in an unmarked crosswalk? - Answer--YES
What should drivers do when approaching a construction area? - Answer--Slow down, yield to authorized vehicles or workers, change lanes away from the workers, and proceed with caution.
-Participation in a Youthful Intoxication Driver's Visitation Program
What is the maximum speed limit in Illinois? - Answer--65 mph
You may pass another vehicle on a 2-lane roadway only if: - Answer--There is a single broken center line ----or---- you have a broken yellow center line and oncoming traffic has a solid yellow line.
You must stop on a 2-lane or 4-lane highway when a school bus is stopped and its lights flashing and signal arm extended: - Answer---from either direction on a 2-lane highway
-if you are traveling on a 4-lane highway and you're traveling in the same direction as the bus
-you do NOT need to stop on a 4-lane if you're going in the opposite direction
When the traffic light is fed and you want to make a right turn, you must: - Answer---come to a complete stop at the line
-determine that turning right on red is legal, then yield to traffic and pedestrians before turning
In urban areas, drivers exiting out of an alley, building, or private road, or driveway must: - Answer--Stop and give right of way to pedestrians and other traffic
Which is more dangerous in winter: the surface of a bridge or the surface of a road? - Answer--A bridge, ice may linger after the rest of the road is clear.
What are most rear-end collisions caused by? - Answer--The car in the back following to closely.
What should you do when you're driving and the front wheel of your vehicle goes off the pavement? - Answer--Grip the steering wheel firmly and game your foot off the accelerator.
Why do most collisions at intersections occur? - Answer--Because drivers fail to check the traffic from their left and right before entering the intersection.
1/6 of a responsible driver: JUDGEMENT - Answer--A driver must be able to detect potential hazards and reduce/manage the potential risk
1/6 of a responsible driver: ATTENTION - Answer--A driver must be mentally alert, aware of driving environment, and ready to respond
1/6 of a responsible driver: MOTOR SKILL - Answer--a driver must know how to control the vehicle (use accelerator, brake, etc.). To do this, driver must be in good physical condition and use proper techniques
1/6 of a responsible driver: RESPONSIBILITY - Answer--A driver makes certain all passengers are safely restrained and aren't at risk while the vehicle is in motion
1/6 of a responsible driver: VISION - Answer--A driver needs to be able to scan effectively, knowing when, where, and how to look.
1/6 of a responsible driver: KNOWLEDGE - Answer--Be able to use information possessed to make correct decisions, knowing when and how to apply knowledge.
What does scanning refer to? - Answer--Knowing when, where, and how to look
What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid on a slippery road? - Answer--Release pressure from the gas or brake pedal and steer in the direction of the skid.
-scanning ahead 10-15 seconds
-scanning+steering for center of lane
How to parallel park? - Answer--Even w/. Car in front, back up until 45degree angle to curb (turning right), turn wheel to left and finish turn in
How far down the road should you scan on an open roadway? - Answer--12-15 seconds or 1-1 1/2 blocks
Define space - Answer--Distance between cars (amount of traffic/# of lanes/width of roadway)
What is a No-zone? - Answer--Areas you shouldn't drive in bc truck driver can't see you
What are the 6 factors that contribute to braking smoothly? - Answer---scanning
-squeeze pedal
-smooth pressure
-foot position on pedal
-left foot on tirewall
-early braking
What are the 5 important considerations when making safe turns? - Answer---braking to safe speed
-scanning through turn
-hold+turn method
-hand over hand method
-accelerate through turns
What are the recommended steps for backing safely? - Answer---avoid when possible
-check path
-turn body
-brake pedal alone
-left hand on wheel
Explain contact patches - Answer--Area where tire grips the road
Larger patch = more traction
How does weight transfer affect contact patches? - Answer--More weight = larger patch
What are the 4 keys to skid avoidance? - Answer---scan ahead
-adjust driving + speed to suit conditions
-smoothness in braking, acceleration, turning
-be proactive
Difference b/w front-wheel skid and a rear-wheel skid? - Answer--Rear wheel: back tires bc accelerating/braking mistake
Front wheel: front tires bc of steering mistake
What is hydroplaning? - Answer--Water bw tires and road surface that affects traction
When can your vehicle hydroplane? - Answer--Wet road surface at speeds of 30 mph or greater
