Drivers Ed Midterm 🚘

Approximately what percent of crashes are caused by driver error?

90

Drivers should develop the habit of searching ___ seconds ahead along their intended path of travel for objects and conditions that could increase risk.

20 to 30

A teen driver’s chance a crashing is higher when driving:

between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Approximately how long does it take a new driver to reach the driving ability of the average experienced driver?

5 years

Primary factors involved in teen crashes include:

all of the above

How often should the pre-driving checks identified for approaching the vehicle and checking the outside of the vehicle be performed?

every time you drive

When approaching your vehicle parked at a curb, you should:

approach the driver’s door from the front of your vehicle, facing oncoming traffic

Which of these hand positions allow for the best control when turning the steering wheel?

9 o’clock and 3 o’clock

In vehicles equipped with a driver’s side airbag, sitting closer than ___ inches from the steering wheel increases the risk of arm, neck, and facial injuries in a crash.

10

The top of the head restraint should be adjusted to a point:

slightly above your ears

To allow enough distance to stop when responding to hazardous objects or conditions, you should identify a planned path of travel ___ seconds ahead.

20-30

___ provides less traction then when driving on concrete.

All of the above

If a vehicle’s speed doubles, e.g., from 20 mph, the distance needed to stop the vehicle increases by ___ times.

4

When braking hard, the weight of the vehicle noticeably shifts ___.

to the front of the vehicle

When turning or curving to the right, the contact patches of the ___ increase.

left side tires

When starting the engine, you should release the key or start button:

as soon as the engine starts.

When backing straight or to the right:

All of the above

___ acceleration is used to maintain slow forward motion or allow speed to increase gradually with minimum weight shift.

Idle

Total stopping distance is made up of:

All of the above

___ braking is used to smoothly and gradually reduce brake pedal pressure at the end of a braking maneuver, helping avoid abrupt weight transfer when turning at an intersection or into a curve.

Trail

Traffic-control devices communicate meaning using:

All of the above

Railroad advanced-warning signs are:

yellow and round

An odd-numbered interstate with a single or double-digit number indicates a route that:

runs North and South

A solid yellow centerline on your side of the road means:

you may not pass

Solid white lines are used:

both A and B