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

Between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What should you do with your cell phone during a driving session?

Turn it off and place it out of sight

Nearly _______ of all new drivers are either charged with a traffic offense or involved in a crash during their first 12 months of licensed driving.

One-half

What does GDL stand for?

Graduated Driver Licensing

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

5 years

Approximately what percentage of crashes are caused by driver error?

90

Primary factors involved in teen crashes include:

failing to yield right of way, driving too fast for road conditions, being distracted

New drivers tend to ____________ the risks involved in driving on any road.

Underestimate

Successfully completing a driver education course will guarantee that you become a safe driver.

no it does not guarantee it

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

When should you check your rear-view mirror?

when you are slowing or stopping, near the bottom of a hill, after turning onto a street

What adjustments should you make inside the vehicle prior to adjusting the mirrors?

seat, steering wheel and column, head restraint

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

10

When approaching your vehicle parked at a curb, you should

Approach the driver’s door from the front of your vehicle, facing oncoming traffic and keep your finger on the alarm

When it is raining, when should you use cruise control?

You should not use cruise control in these conditions

Which of the following is a risk of keyless ignition systems?

Carbon monoxide buildup

Which of the following hand positions allow for the best control when steering?

9 and 3 or 8 and 4

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

Slightly above your ears

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

Who is responsible for ensuring all passengers are wearing their safety belts?

The driver

The adhesion, or grip, between the tires and the road surface is called:

Traction

How does gravity affect braking distance when driving downhill?

It lengthens braking distance

Which is the proper placement of your left foot while driving?

Resting on the dead pedal or floor

When turning to the right, the contact patches of the increase in size on what side of tires

Left side tires

If a vehicle’s speed doubles, the distance needed to stop the vehicle

Increases by four

_______provides less traction than when driving on concrete.

brick, gravel, asphalt

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

To the front of the vehicle

The _______ a tire’s contact patch, the _______ traction the tire has with the road surface.

larger, more or smaller, less

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

35

Where should you look to follow your intended path?

The left and right of the center of your path

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

Trail or squeeze off

threshold braking

This is applying brake pressure to a point just short of locking the wheels

controlled or squeeze braking

This is performed using consistent pressure sufficient to slow the vehicle while avoiding the abrupt weight transfer that can lead to loss of traction

idle braking

releasing the brake

idle acceleration

Idle acceleration is simply releasing pressure from the brake pedal that can cause the vehicle to move slowly forward or backward

light acceleration

Light acceleration is used to maintain slow forward motion and to gradually increase the speed with minimum vehicle weight shift.

progressive acceleration

progressive acceleration involves firm pressure on the accelerator to increase speed

thrust acceleration

Thrust acceleration is a firm push or thrust of the accelerator to increase speed. you use this on the highway entry ramp.

When backing straight or to the right

put your left hand at 12 and your right hand on the passenger head rest then slowly steer in the direction you want the back to go in.

what should you do to tell other drivers your slowing down

tap the brake a few times

when starting the engine

release the key after the engine starts

How should you brake in an emergency situation if your vehicle has an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)?

Press the pedal as hard as you are able and hold

the total stopping distance is made up of

reaction, braking and perception time

the hand signal for stop is

hand down

the hand signal for turning left is

hand straight out

the hand signal for turning right is

hand up

solid white lines are for used for

marking the right edge of the highway and passing is unlawful

double solid yellow lines mean

you cant pass

one yellow line with a dotted line means

the side with the dotted line can pass

double dotted lines mean

both sides can pass when able to

a odd number interstate with single or double digit runs in which directions

north and south

a even numbered interstate with single or double digit runs in which direction

east and west

road users communicate with

horn, hand signals and headlights

traffic control devices communicate with

color, shape and wording

flashing yellow light means

proceed with caution

How does a driver know if an Interstate highway runs east-west or north-south?

By the route number

What type of warning sign do you see as you approach a railroad crossing?

yellow and round with cross

A certificate of motor vehicle title:

demonstrates proof of ownership

A driver’s license

cna be taken away from the state and shows that you know the laws and gives permission to drive on highway

Drivers entering a roundabout:

Must yield the right-of-way to vehicles already within the roundabout

examples of agressive driving are

speeding, tailgating and running red lights

examples of road rage are

yelling, rude gestures and assualt

reckless drivers know

the risk and continue too do it

If two drivers on crossing paths arrive at a 4-way stop sign intersection at the same time, who should yield to who?

The driver on the left should yield to the driver on the right

________ laws are designed to help drivers identify who may proceed first when more than one vehicle approaches an intersection at approximately the same time.

Right-of-way

Many states have “zero tolerance” laws that feature minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limits ranging from:

0.00 to 0.02

BAC stands for ______________.

Blood alcohol concentration

The most common form of color blindness is the inability to distinguish between:

Red and green

_______ is the imaginary line extending from your eyes to a point of focus.

line of sight

Drivers should maintain a visual control zone of at least _______ seconds ahead.

12 to 15

To effectively search the total traffic scene, drivers should monitor the area _______

to the rear, sides and to the front

To check your mirror blind areas, you should:

Turn your head and check over your shoulder in the direction of the blind area

______ vision is used to judge depth and position.

Fringe

_______ vision is the five-degree cone representing only 3% of a driver’s total visual field.

Central

The distance ahead that you search as you drive is your

visual lead

when ground viewing look at the

shadows, pavement markings and road conditions

Of the options presented, which is the most effective for maintaining space around your vehicle?

speed

In most states, you are allowed to exceed the posted speed limit when passing another vehicle.

no you are not allowed to exceed it

When you are driving, it is most difficult to control the space to your

rear

In traffic, the best way for you to provide an emergency escape path is to maintain adequate space to the:

Front and at least one side of your vehicle

When dealing with tailgaters it is best to

Slow down and let them pass by

Adjusting your speed and/or position to address one hazard at a time is called:

separating

When faced with dangers close to both sides of your pathway, you allow:

More space to the side with the more serious consequences

When a vehicle moves into your space you should:

Safely maneuver to re-establish your space

A “closing probability” when driving is:

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

Your intended path of travel is the space into which you can

safely direct your vehicle with the least risk.

When preparing to turn, when should you brake:

Complete your braking before you turn the steering wheel

When parking downhill next to a curb, you should turn your front wheels:

Toward the curb

When reversing direction, you should consider:

traffic density, visiblity and design of the street

What are some common situations that might require you to change lanes?

entering and leaving traffic and multiple lane roads

the following are maneuvers for reversing direction?

2 and 3 point turning, uturning traveling around the block

When should you adjust your speed to turn?

before turning

What is the MOST important step in safely changing lanes?

Ensuring the lane to which you plan to move is open

Most state laws require a driver to signal at least _______ feet ahead before turning in an urban area.

100

Your _______ can be used to help you know how far forward to pull into a parking space.

Side mirrors

Which way should your front wheels be turned when parking uphill next to a curb?

Away from the curb

While driving on a two-lane roadway, you encounter a fire truck coming toward you with its siren and emergency lights on. You should:

Move off the roadway and stop until the fire truck passes you

Driving courtesy is important as you share the road with:

funeral processions, vulnerable road users, farm machinery

What should you NOT do when you see the flashing lights of a police officer behind you?

Reach for any object, or into the glovebox, console or other closed area, or under your seat or down to the floorboard

As a driver you have a responsibility to pedestrians that is:

legal and moral