Drivers Ed ; UNIT 1

Which of the following is part of the highway transportation system (HTS)?

Passengers, roadways, vehicles

It’s important to learn low-risk driving habits so that you can

actively avoid dangerous driving situations

If you hold a learner’s permit, you can drive

only with a licensed, adult driver

The operating costs of driving include

fuel and tires

This sign is important for drivers because

drivers have a responsibility to preserve our environment

If you’re involved in a collision, by law you must

stop

the most important action you should take before you sign this card is

discussing it with your family

The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act requires

Auto makers to install safety features in all cars

What does a round traffic sign mean?

railroad crossing

Yielding in traffic means

allowing others to go before you

When you see this sign, you should drive

No faster than 45 mph.

What color is a construction zone sign?

orange

Your traffic light changes to yellow as you approach and intersection. In most cases, what action should you take?

Make every reasonable effort to stop

A solid line and a broken line aimed on the center of a two-lane highway means passing is

not allowed when the solid line is on your side

To park in a space hat is marked with this symbol you must

have the proper permit

Curbs painted red, yellow, or white are generally designated as

no-parking zones

You can never rely completely on your rear-view mirrors when changing lanes because

they have blind-spot areas

While approaching your parked car, the first step before getting in, should be

have the key in your hand

To make a smooth braking action, you should

release some braking pressure 1-2 seconds before the car stops

A parking lot is a good place to practice the first in-vehicle lesson because

you have the opportunity to repeat your actions often.

To avoid injury from an airbag in your vehicle’s steering wheel during a collision, keep your hands between the

9 and 3 or 8 and 4 positions

The most important safety features shown here will prevent all of the following expect that it

will not keep un-belted passengers from crashing into you

The rear-view mirror should be checked

whenever you apply the brakes

Which statement is true?

An angle parking space is the easiest type to get into

When backing, you should

use mirrors to supplement looking out the rear window

The driver is using a hand signal to show that she is

making a left turn

Which statement is false?

backing is as safe as driving foward

during a parking maneuver, you begin steering at

the forward reference point

the driver of this car has parked

uphill against a curb