JCC DRIVERS ED EXAM

Which of the following is the best procedure for making a lane change to the right?

Check all sides for a safe gap in traffic, signal right, recheck bind areas to the rear in the direction you plan to move, steer into the lane when safe, then cancel the signal

when you are a new driver and practicing turning right or left with good traction and normal conditions your speed should not exceed

5-15 mph

A three-point roundabout

Should only be used when there is not much traffic

When you are angle or perpendicular parking you should

Signal in the direction of your intended parking space since you are turning

You have the option of making a two point turn, U-turn, or going counter clockwise around the block to reverse your direction. You will likely minimize your risk by:

Going around the block

You are driving 30 mph, and you realize you are quickly approaching a street you want to turn right onto: you should:

Continue straight ahead and consider if you need to turn right at the next street and return to your intended route

when you intend to change labes in heavy, rush hour city traffic, you should:

Use your turn signal

you are traveling on a multi-lane street and the land you are in is blocked ahead, you should:

yield to traffic in the clear lane before changing lanes

when shifting gears with a manual transmission, the clutch must be

Always pushed all the way to the floor

first gear in a vehicle with a manual transmission should be used for speeds up to approximately:

5 mph

when you park and leave a manual shift vehicle it is best to set the parking brake and shift to

First gear and reverse (both a and c are correct)

if you do not operate the clutch properly, you could

stall your enegine, experience bumpy jerks when slowing down, have the vehicle jerk forward when you attempt to accelerate. (All the above)

you should have your headlights on when you drive during daylight hours because it's easier

For others to see your vehicle

When driving a “close-probability” is:

the chance that a vehicle and another object will move closer together as they move along a projected path of travel

which of the following is an indication that the driver you observe has poor spatial judgement

the driver is tailgating another vehicle

Communicating should be thought of as:

Exchanging information

it could take pedestrians as much as ten seconds to cross a street, Which would take the longest to cross?

An elderly person

Animals are especially dangerous when you see them near the roadway because:

their actions are erratic and unpredictable

when you pass a motorcycle you

give the motorcycle as much room as you would any other vehicle you pass

you should avoid driving for extended periods of time besides a large truck because

large trucks have large blind areas and the truck driver may not realize you are there

As a driver you have a responsibility to pedestrians that is

Legal and moral (both a and b are correct)

the effect of alcohol on the central nervous system is the same as any other

Depressant

When you drink alcohol

Mental judgment is affected before your physical coordination

prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs can hinder your ability to drive by

reducing your ability to perform complex tasks, reducing your level of alertness, and causing drowsiness. (all of the above are correct)

Once you are of legal age, if you drink alcohol you should:

Space your drinks out over a long period of time

young drivers between the ages of 16-19 with a B.A.C of .085% are ____ times more likely to crash than a sober driver

40

when a person is affected by marijuana he/she will

be at higher risk because of reduced concentration

alcohol affects your behavior as soon as it

Reaches your brain

Barbiturates and tranquilizers are

Depressants

in one hour a male that weights 150 pounds will oxidize approximately how much alcohol

0.15% B.A.C

String emotions can affect your ability to make safe driving decisions

True

Emotional responses are

Learned and can be changed

one of the best ways to prevent fatigue while driving on a long trip is

Stop get out of the vehicle, and walk around for at least ten minutes every two hours

If you are driving and become fatigues

Stop driving and rest

Circadian rhythm will

cause you to be less alert, even drownsy, between approximately 2-4 pm

it is recommended that you have your headlights on any time you are driving because it is easier for

Others to see your vehicle

when you are driving and encounter heavy fog you should

reduce your speed and make sure your low beam headlights are on

when your vehicle is equipped with and anti-lock breaking system (ABS) you will

retain some ability to steer while breaking hard

you are driving 45 mph when a situation occurs and you must avoid a collision by either braking or steering. You have a clear path to your right You should

steer out of danger because it will take less distance

during the winter your vehicle speed must be high for you to cause your vehicle to skid

False

you are about to collide with another vehicle. You should:

use controlled braking and steer so that you collid with the other vehicle at an angel

Children under 12 years of age should always ride in the back seat

True

an airbag / safety belt combination helps to keep the driver

All of the above

the fastest way to stop your vehicle with or without your ABS is

Controlled braking

when your vehicle begins to skid you should

ease off the brake or accelerator and look and steer where you need your vehicle to go

An effective control device that is less used in emergencies is the

Horn

Locked doors on your vehicle

Can be less likely to open during a rollover

to reduce the forces of a collision with another vehicle, you should

Reduce your speed and try to hit the other vehicle in front of the front wheel or behind the rear wheels

if you are involved in a collision, you must stop at the scene and

assist the injured, notify the policee, exchange information. (all the above are correct)

your first duty in the event of a collision is to

Check for injuries and call 911