National Drivers Training Final Test

Driving is the right given to all teenagers in America

False

Teen vehicle fatalities in the last decade surpassed the death toll of the Vietnam War

True

Alcohol can be a serious challenge for all age groups. In the 1997 study...

A

Graduated licensing is a concept that is sweeping the United States.

True

Young people have a real sense of the realities of death and do not see themselves as invincible.

False

Which is not requires by the state licensing authority to obtain a permit?

Doctor's Permission

Which of the following disqualifies a vehicle to be safe for operating?

The windshield is too dirty to see through

Dual Master Cylinders work together in such a way that if one fails, they both fail.

False

Also called the emergency brake. This break uses cables and levers to activate the rear brakes in case the hydraulic brakes fail. It should be engaged when parking on a hill or slope.

Parking Break

These work independently to pressurize the brake fluid. The pressurized fluid activates the brake mechanism. Redundant independent systems allow you to brake even if one fails.

Dual Master Cylinder

The _________ holds the fuel and fuel gauge.

Fuel Tank

The _________ system permits the driver to turn the ignition switch to activate an electric motor, Solenoid switch, wiring, and battery.

Starting

The minimum age for a provisional driver's license is 14 years.

False

There are three classes of commercial driver license.

True

Skin, cornea, bone, bone marrow, blood, kidney, heart, lung, pancreas, liver, small bowel and heart valves are all tissues that can be transplanted.

True

You know if you vehicle has antilock brakes if the "ABS" light illuminates when you start the vehicle.

True

BGE mirror settings will..

B or A

Deaths of motor vehicle occupants have occurred at speeds as low as 12 mph.

True

Which person would experience the greatest force of impact in a sudden collision?

150 lb. woman at 30mph

The average 150 lb. female passenger can easily hold an unbelted 10 lb. infant in her lap at 25 mph, even if they get in a collision.

Flase

Chances of death or injury at low speeds when the driver is unbelted are the same as those for belted drivers.

False

NHTSA report reveals that about 65% of child seats are not properly used.

True

Inexperience and poor judgment play a far greater role in new-driver crashes than all other factors.

True

Some states allow parents to restrict driving privileges until age _______.

18

Drivers Ed students are good drivers

Not always

Immaturity and inexperience are characteristics that often make the teen less skilled and less cautious.

True

Statistics show that most teenagers wear seatbelts most of the time.

False

Looking over the shoulder is the most critical factor in compensating for blind spots to the sides.

True

Traditional steering wheel hand positions such as 10:00/2:00 are no longer acceptable because deploying airbags may throw the drivers hands into his face.

True

The first step when encountering a fallen tree branch on the right side of the roadway is...

Reposition your vehicle to the left lane position

Over ___________ Americans die annually from causes that leave them able to donate organs.

12,000

The gift of life to a person in need is available with only a minimal cost to the organ donor.

False

A special computerized national network (UNOS) coordinates organ distribution. The acronym UNOS stands for...

United Network for Organ Sharing

Select the one tissue or organ below which cannot be transplanted:

Large Intestine

Some accessories can use battery charge even when the vehicle is off.

True

Regardless of where you live and what temperature it is outside, you should always start the vehicle and give it a few minutes to warm up.

True

When the oil pressure light activates, one should have one's vehicle serviced soon.

True

Your vehicle's electrical system is in trouble if this light comes on or your gauge shows "discharge' while the engine is running.

Alternator/ Generator light or gauge

Those cited most often for speeding while driving are which age group?

16

Modified hand-to-hand method of steering means you never actually bring your right hand in contact with your left hand.

True

The shoulder of the road is designed to allow drivers to pass to the right of broken-down vehicles.

Flase

Guard rails, street lights, and electronic notification signs are safety features one might encounter in today's Highway Transportation System.

True

People, vehicles, and roadways are all part of the __________.

HTS- Highway Transportation System

Good traction for any slippery condition is typically lost after the first ________ miles, even with high grade tires.

20,000

The oil pressure warning light or gauge indicates if your oil is low.

True

The "Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)" light means your breaks need to be serviced soon.

True

Older batteries may require to have water added every so often.

True

What does the "I" in the acronym SIPDE stand for?

Identify

What does the E in the acronym SIPDE stand for?

Execute

New drivers tend to try to look at all the things in the driving environment.

False

It should be the goal of every driver to identify hazards just as they enter ones path of travel.

False

Twice as many crashes happen at intersections with traffic control devices than without them.

True

When driving in heavy snow or fog, the driver should always turn his lights on high beam to see the road more clearly.

False

When traveling under 40 miles per hour, which rule is best for using turn signals?

Signal continuously for at least 100 feet before the turn

Which of the following should you NOT do when passing a car?

Get back into your lane as soon as you clear the front of the car passed.

What is the default speed limit for school, business, and residential zones?

25 mph

Pedestrians have the right of way:

At intersecting streets where there are neither traffic lights nor traffic officers

Vehicle controls, like those for the stereo of heater, are probably the riskiest because they:

Are so commonly used

All children under the age of __________ should be properly restrained in the backseat.

12

Most drowsy-driving accident occur between the hours of ________

Midnight and 6 a.m.

If you find yourself nodding off while driving, you should:

A) find a motel or safe rest area and get some sleep as soon as possible
B) call someone to pick you up
C) ask a rested passenger to take over
D) all of the above

A blind spot behind or to the side of a large truck or bus is also known as a/an __________.

No Zone

The ___________ is your right to pursue your intended path of travel.

Right of way

A loaded freight train of 100 cars weighs approximately 6,000 tons and requires __________ to stop.

A mile or more

More deaths occur because of train collisions than airline crashes.

True

Trespassing on railroad property results in nearly __________ deaths per year.

500

How should you respond to flashing red lights at a railroad crossing?

Stop and wait for the train to pass, then proceed when it is clearly safe to do so.

If you are waiting to turn left when there is oncoming traffic, you should turn off the front wheels towards the left to get ready for the turn. This will give you quicker response time to make your turn.

False

When turning onto a street with more than one turning lane, drivers must

Turn into the first available lane nearest them

When approaching an intersection, you should always look for

A) Bicycles
B) Vehicles
C) Children
D) All of the above

If the sun is on the horizon behind you, other drivers looking in your direction will have a difficult time seeing you. You can help enable other drivers so see you better if you...

Turn your headlights on

If the turn indicators are not operating, hand signals have to be used

True

If you can't see the driver's face in his rearview mirror, you can probably assume

He cannot see you

According to the map, there is a restaurant on Burton Orlando Blvd.

True

A driver must yield the right of way to all of the following EXCEPT

Maintenance trucks

One must yield to blind people with or without a white cane, with or without a guide dog, no matter where they cross.

True

A teenager at a crosswalk steps off the curb out to the roadway. As a driver you are required to...

Stop to yield the right of way

At a "T" intersection, the driver on the through street has the right of way.

True

At four way stops, if two vehicles arrive at the stop sign at the same time, the vehicle on the _________ yields to the vehicle on the ________.

Left/ Right

When entering a curve where it is difficult to see approaching traffic...

Decrease speed

Another way to define "smart breaking" is

Positioning foot over the break pedal

The best means for a driver to make smooth turns is to slow before the turn and _________ gently through the turn.

Accelerate

The turn signal must be used...

Before braking for the turn

To stop completely a driver must apply the brakes and then feel the vehicle __________. Then the driver waits one full second, searches left, right and left again before proceeding when safe.

Return or rock back

With smart breaking, you _________ reaction time if you need to slow or stop.

Reduce

To execute smooth turns, the driver needs to...

Slow down before the turn

"Riding" your breaks while descending a hill can cause the breaks to __________.

Overheat/ fail

Distractions hinder one's driving ability by drawing attention away from driving.

True

One way a person can eliminate distractions while driving is to put on a set of music headphones.

False

If headphones are not available, another way to eliminate distractions while driving is to turn up the volume on the radio so that all you hear is the music.

Flase

While cell phones are, indeed, a valuable device in one's car for emergency situations, a cell phone should not be used while driving.

True

Familiarize yourself with a destination site before driving to eliminate map reading while driving.

True

Because of the tenseness of a traffic jam situation, drivers rarely become distracted in traffic jams.

False

One tip to eliminate distractions while driving on toll roads is to keep a container of change in the vehicle.

True

Motorcycles and bicycles share many of the same risk factors and should be treated similarly by drivers.

True

It is unsafe to pass to the right of a tractor trailer because the truck driver may be turning right and not see you.

True

When another driver us driving as if intoxicated, the BEST thing to do is to....

Let him get in front of you

A flashing yellow light means...

Slow down and proceed with caution

A shared left turn lane is designated by...

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line on each side.

A high occupancy vehicle lane...

has white diamonds painted in the middle of it