Courtesy Driving School State Test Segment 1

True

If the head restraint is adjusted properly, it should be behind the middle of the persons head. T/F

The signal for traffic in your direction will soon turn yellow

You are approaching an intersection. The light for your direction is green. You notice the pedestrian signal on the other side of the intersection just changed to "Don't Walk."

Controlled

An intersection that has signs or signals to assign the right of way is called a ______________________ intersection.

15 mph

The speed limit for a mobile home park, or on some roads adjacent to parks, is _______.

Left, right, front

When you are first in line and the light turns green, you should check the areas to the ________________, _________________, and ___________________ of your vehicle before moving ahead.

Added

This sign means a(n) ____________ lane ahead.

The entire area of the highway and surroundings you can see.

A driver's field of vision should include __________.

No passing

A pennant-shaped signs means __________________.

Open, stop, ringing

When approaching a railroad crossing that has gates lowered with signals flashing and bells ringing, you should stop and wait until the gates are to _______________, to ________________, and to ______________.

25 MPH

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a business/residential district is _____________.

1 block ahead

When driving in city traffic, you should check traffic signals at least ________.

True

To steer straight forward, look far ahead toward the center of your intended path. T/F

Steer for something soft.

If you must leave the roadway at a high speed and no open space is available, you should _________.

Continually search for hazards.

The best way to keep from getting involved in emergency driving situations is to _________.

Head on

The most basic principle of controlling the consequences of a crash is to avoid a ___________ crash.

Right

If you must turn your vehicle around on a narrow roadway and most of the traffic is coming towards you, the best type of turnaround would be a 3-point turnaround using a driveway on the _____________.

Too fast

Collisions occur at curves because speed on the approach is ________.

Deer

Driving of rural roadways can be especially hazardous due to ______.

To the right portion of your lane.

When driving one a one-way street past vehicles parked on the left, you should position your vehicle __________.

True

If you reach an intersection without stop signs or signals you should slow down and yield to pedestrians and other traffic that arrives at the intersection before you. T/F

Increase your following distance.

If you MUST attend to a distraction while driving ________.

Searching

When you are looking far and near and side to side you are ___________.

35 MPH is the fastest recommended speed under ideal conditions

An advisory speed sign with a speed limit of 35 MPH attached just before a curve means ________.

Slow down and proceed with caution if unable to lane change away from incident/parked emergency vehicle

On an expressway, the "Move Over Law" requires drivers to __________.

Speed, windshield wipers, low beam

When it is very foggy, you should reduce your ___________________, turn on your _____________________, and then turn on your ____________________ headlights.

When facing a walk signal

Pedestrians should only cross at an intersection __________.

Be prepared for lane shifts or alternating lane closures

When driving through highway work zones, you should _____________.

Divided Highway

You do not have to stop for a school bus that has stopped on the other side of a ___________________ where the road is separated by a barrier.

Speed and distance

A motorcycle's smaller size makes it difficult for vehicle drivers to judge a motorcycle's __________

Wide right turns

You should stay out of the open space to the right of a tractor-trailer truck because trucks make ______________________.

It will turn wide and use part of your lane to complete its turn.

You're coming to an intersection. You see a tractor-trailer coming to the intersection from the left and starting to turn right. What should you expect from the tractor-trailer?

Reduce

When approaching loose gravel on the road, you should __________________ speed before the gravel.

Hydroplaning

You are driving in steady rain. A good indication that ____________________ can occur is when the vehicle in front of you creates water splashes.

Light and steady pressure

To slow or stop gradually on ice, use ________________ on the brakes.

Grip the steering wheel firmly

When you have a tire blowout, you should first __________.

Maintain a safe following distance.

If the driver ahead of you is distracted, you should _____________.

Intertia

A body at rest tends to remain at rest is defined as _____________.

Increases by four times

If the speed of a vehicle doubles, its destructive power in a crash _____________.

Vehicles move sideways without any additional steering input

In a read-wheel skid your __________.

Before

In a multiple lane round-about you should change lanes before or after?

Rear

Head restraints when properly adjusted, provide the most protection when a vehicle is struck from the ________.

9 and 3

If there's an air bag in your vehicles steering wheel keep your hands at __and __positions.

False

The correct technique when backing up is to steer the car in the opposite direction that you want the back of the car to move. T/F

Blind spots

Your vehicles outside mirrors should be adjusted in a way that the _____are reduced.

10

When driving a vehicle with air bags, you are safest when seated____ inches away from the steering wheel.

Airbags

_____ are designed to be used with safety belts.

Head and shoulder turn is greatly reduced

Which of the following is an advantage of using the enhanced mirror setting?

True

if you approach an intersection without stop signs or signals you should slow down and yield to pedestrians and other traffic that arrives before you. T/F

A change of road conditions

Rumble strips are placed across the road to alert drivers they are approaching _________.

A triangle, slow down

A yield sign is in the shape of _________. when you see a yield sign you should ________.

Regulate , warn, and give info/guide

the purpose of traffic signs are to ________________.

Clear

A broken yellow light means that passing is allowed when it's _______.

Stop and make sure it's legal and clear

You approach an intersection where you plan to turn right you must always ____________.

Time

Lane use lights indicate which lane you can use at any given __________.

To the portion of the left lane

when driving past vehicles parked on the right you should position your vehicle ___________________.

Right

You should always back out slowly and look over your _______ shoulder as you back up.

Front of vehicle

When another driver is tailgating your vehicle it's best to allow a greater space area to the _______________.

False

To avoid collision with a vehicle that appears will hit you in the side you should break or accelerate slowly. T/F

You reach the hazards more quickly

You need to identify hazards farther ahead when driving at faster speeds because ____________________.

Return to your lane

when passing another vehicle on a two-lane road your engine missed and your speed decreases. you should______________.

Both headlights in the rear view mirror

When passing a vehicle on a two lane road you should return to the right side of the road when you can see _________________.

Slow down, steer right, sound horn

If you encounter a vehicle headed the wrong way on a one-way street you should_____________________.

Move to right lane

If you are continually being passed on the right and left while driving in the center lane at the speed limit you should _________________________.

True

To pass safely you need to have a large enough gap in the oncoming traffic. T/F

Turn

When turning you last check is in the direction of your_________.

Look over right/left shoulder when changing lanes to the right/left.

When looking for blind spots _______________.

Left, right

When two vehicles at an uncontrolled intersection from different streets arrive at the same time the drive on the _______ shall yield to the driver on the ______.

4 Seconds Rule

The rule used to estimate your total stopping distance under ideal conditions is the ____________.

Right

To turn right from a one way street you should position your vehicle one the _______ lane.

Left

To make a left turn from a one way street to a two way street you should turn from the far ________ lane.

Right, right curb

To make a right turn onto a a two way street you should start your turn in the farthest ________ lane and end it the lane closest to the ________.

15ft

You should stop no closer than ______ from a railroad crossing if a train is approaching.

Right

When near the crest of a hill on a two lane road way you should reduce your speed and move your vehicle to which side of your lane?

Decide what to do

When you identify a potential hazard you must ___________.

Adjust lane position slightly right of center

When meeting an oncoming vehicle on a 2-way 2-lane city street with no parked cars on either side you should _____________________.

Safe for dry conditions under 45mph

When measuring a following distance under normal driving conditions the 4 second following distance is ___________________.

Tap break petal to flash break lights

When preparing to make a right turn besides signaling 3-4 seconds in advance you should __________________.

500ft

You must use your headlights when there is not enough light to see pedestrians and vehicles clearly at a distance of _____________.

High beams

If you cannot see well with headlights use your ________ when legal and keep your interior lights off.

500ft

When driving at night with your high beam headlights on you must dim your lights when you are within _________of an oncoming vehicle.

When facing a walk signal

Pedestrians should only cross at an intersection _________________.

You may be unable to enter road because of shoulder conditions

If you choose to leave the road to avoid a hazard or emergency you should keep in mind _________________________.

3-4 seconds

Under normal driving conditions your following distance when traveling at 65MPH on the expressway should be _______________.

True

When you are approaching a school bus that had stopped off the roadway with its hazard warning lights flashing you should pass the bus with caution. T/F

True

When driving behind a large slow moving vehicle on a rural road you should leave enough space so it doesn't block your view of potential dangers. T/F

True

If the exit ramp that you want to use is entirely blocked by traffic you should use the next exit ramp . T/F

True

Some expressway entrances come in from the left instead of the usual right. these present special problems because the left lane is usually reserved for high speed limits. T/F

True

When driving in the far right lane of an expressway you should expect merging vehicles at entrance ramps. T/F

True

When exiting an expressway search early for your exit. T/F

Large

You should increase your following distance if the vehicle in front of you is __________.

Steer the vehicle

The primary problem associated with front wheel lock up when braking on a slick surface is the inability to ____________________.

Not apply

If your vehicle begins to lose traction you should slow gradually and ___________ the breaks.

False

Cruise control works best when driving on slippery roads. T/F

A thin sheet of invisible ice

What is black ice?

True

If the left front tire blows out while you are driving you vehicle will pull sharply to the left. T/F

Taking a breath or blood alcohol concentration test

Implied consent laws are designed to penalize drivers for refusal of ___________________.

Behavior

In any driving situation you must always be able to mature enough to adjust your _________ to minimize risk.

True

Fatigue affects your ability to perceive or respond to hazards. T/F

Crumple

_____________zones and side impact panels protect occupants by allowing structures to collapse at different rates reducing the risk of penetration into the passenger compartment or spreading forces over a wider area.

Hit an approaching vehicle rather than a stationary object

Which of the following is a principle of controlling the consequences of a vehicle crash?