driver's ed test

7/18/25

the Smith System

1. aim high all

2. keep your eyes moving koalas (be)

3. get the big picture getting

4. make sure others see you mad

5. leave yourself an out lately

while driving you must maintain… (3)

1. lane position (center of lane)

2. constant and predictable speed (coast)

3. safe fallowing distance (while knowing where your ‘‘out’’ is)

SMOGS - steps to make a proper lane change

1. signal

2. mirrors

3. over shoulder (blind spot)

4. go

5. signal off

steps to merge on interstate (3)

1. check flow of traffic

2. adjust your speed to match flow

3. merge

what do defensive drivers do?

consider what other drivers might do and prepare for it

#1 cause in collisions

tailgating/ rear end

fatal 5 driver errors

1. tailgating

2. operating defective vehicle

3. not pay attention to weather conditions

4. traffic tie-ups

5. emotional driving

carbon monoxide causes…

drowsiness, blurred vision, and death

what do u do if traffic signal is out?

treat it as a four way stop

always use ________ when changing lanes

turn signal

most important safety device in car

seat belt

what do u do at a four-way stop sign?

yield to person on your right, otherwise proceed in order of arrival

when approaching an intersection with flashing lights…

prepare to stop

solid yellow line on your side and broken on the other means…

no passing

WHITE lines

separate lanes in traffic going same direction

YELLOW lines

opposite direction

SOLID lines

no passing (yellow)

no lane change (white)

BROKEN lines

may pass (yellow)

may change lanes (white)

what are the 4 main types of signs?

regulatory, hazard, construction, guide

Regulatory signs (and fall out shelter)

rectangular/ square - white background

• exceptions: stop; yield; crosswalk

Hazard sign

diamond - yellow

• exceptions: rail-road ahead, school crossings, no passing zone

Guide sign

rectangular - green= rout signs, mileage markers, etc.

blue= service facilities

brown= recreational/ historical sights

you must _________ when turning left (even with green light)

wait for both oncoming traffic and pedestrians

flashing red lights

stop completely, then proceed

flashing yellow lights

slow down and proceed with caution

you may turn right on read after _________

a complete stop when road is clear

speeding in a school zone

evidence for reckless driving = 2pts

minimum fallowing distance for all speeds

2 minutes

Construction sign

diamond - orange

what must you do when you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights?

pull off to right side of road

alcohol is oxidized in the liver at a rate of ______ _______ per hour

1 drink

tn DUI penalties 1st conviction

jail; 48 hours

fine; $350

license revoked; 1 year

seized vehicle; no

IID; up to 6 mo

tn DUI penalty 2nd conviction

jail; 45 days

fine; 650

license revoked; 2 years

seized vehicle; if within 5 years

IID; up to 3 years

tn DUI penalty for 3rd conviction

jail; 120 days

fin; 1,150

license revoked; 3 years

seized vehicle; yes

IID; up to 10 years

you may not change lanes when in _ _______

an intersection

if you are caught in an intersection trying to turn left when the light turns red, ………….

complete the turn as soon as traffic clears

you must have your headlights on in which situations? (3)

• at night

• anytime tour wipers are on (rain or snow)

• when visibility is low (fog)

never use your high beam headlights in…… or else ………..

fog or snow ; light will reflect back at you

it’s illegal to park your car …………. and leave it unattended

with the engine running

your car must have _____ insurance in tn, covering ________

liability; damage you cause to others

pull off the road if you are driving ___ mph under the speed limit and __ or more cars are behind you

10 ; 5

what is the maximum speed limit for Federal Highways?

55 mph

What is the maximum speed limit for interstates?

70 mph

you must contact _____ of an address change withing __ days

the Department of Safety ; 10

What is your Total Stopping Distance?

the distance it takes to stop your vehicle after a hazard appears

what are the 3 distances for your total stopping distance?

• perception - recognize and decide

• reaction - executing break

• breaking - distance before car stops after break is applies

what is Perception distance?

recognize the hazard and decide to act

what is Reaction distance?

executing your break action

what is Breaking distance?

the distance a car travels before it stops after breaks are applied

the “no-zone” in front of a large vehicle is approximately _____ ft

20

when using medicine, ___________ before driving.

consult with your doctor

what is illegal to do on an interstate on portions of an exit or entrance?

parking on paved or unpaved portions of any entrance or exit, unless your vehicle is disabled

over 95% of driving info is received through your ____

eyes

what do you do and not do when hydroplaning??

ease off gas to slow down - NO BREAKING

how do you keep your wheels when you are waiting to make a left turn?

pointing straight

what is the grace period in which you may drive legally once your tn license has expired?

there is none

when exiting a driveway, you must _________ when pulling into a street

yield

you should signal your intent to turn at least ____ ft before your turn

50

you must maintain a distance of ___ ft when passing a bicyclist

3

texting and driving results in a ___ times crash risk

23

texting and driving is illegal, resulting in a $____ fine and $____ in court

$50 ; $10

how should you drive in bad weather or heavy traffic?

below the minimum speed limit

which vehicles can drive in HOV (high occupancy vehicle lanes) during heavy traffic periods?? (4)

• vehicles with 2 or more people in the car

• emergency vehicles

• motorcyclists

• high efficiency vehicles

drivers aged 21 and over are DUI with a BAC of ______%

0.08%

drivers under the age of 21 are DUI with a BAC of ____%

0.02%

with a 1st DUI license suspension, you may request a ___________ to drive to work, _____, or _________.

Restricted License ; school ; any court ordered duties

a BAC of 0.10% makes you ___ times more likely to cause an accident

7

the first loss of ability when drinking is your _____

judgment

under the Child Protection Act, you can recieve…..

additional penalties for DUI when you have a child under 18 in the car

you can loose your license if you reach ____ points of fraudulently alter it. A____ will be sent to you if you reach 6-11 points.

12 ; warning letter

juvenal drivers (minors) will receive a notice of suspension if they accumulate ____ or more points within a 12 month period

6

you must park at least ___ feet from the fire hydrant

15

when the rear of the vehicle starts skidding left, turn the wheel _____. steer the car in the direction _________________________. NEVER USE ________.

left ; you want it to go ; BREAKS

you must park btw ___ and ___ feet before railroad tracks when a train is coming.

15 - 50

you must dim your headlights when you are within ___ ft of an approaching vehicle

500