Unit 1: Driving, Mobility, and Laws
Chapter 1: Driving, Mobility, and Laws
1 The highway transportation system consists of vehicles, roadways, and people.
A) True B) False
2 The main goal of the highway transportation system is to move people from place to place as efficiently and safely as possible.
A) True B) False
3 A vehicle equipped with an air bag is less safe in a collision than a vehicle equipped with only a safety belt.
A) True B) False
4 An interstate highway sign with an odd number means that the interstate goes in a north/south direction.
A) True B) False
5 An interstate sign numbered 90 means that the interstate goes in an east/west direction in the northern part of the United States.
A) True B) False
6 Federal, state, and local governments all work together to regulate the highway transportation system.
A) True B) False
7 The rules governing vehicle registration, driver's licensing, and highway maintenance can be found in the National Highway Safety Act.
A) True B) False
8 The highway transportation system is regulated only by local agencies.
A) True B) False
9 State governments have the right to enact certain laws, such as the age at which a person is allowed to drive.
A) True B) False
10 Good drivers need very little space between them and other vehicles because they have much better reactions than other drivers.
A) True B) False
Chapter 2: Administrative and Traffic Laws
1 The individual state's administrative laws set statewide standards for (pg. 24)
A) financial responsibilities.
B) interstate highway maintenance.
C) right-of-way.
D) both b and c.
2 Before granting a driver's license, most states test for (pg. 24)
A) minimum visual requirements.
B) knowledge of traffic laws.
C) driving ability.
D) all of the above.
3 A state has the power to (pg. 24)
A) issue you a driver's license.
B) suspend your driver's license.
C) do both a and b.
D) do none of the above.
4 Most states use _______ to determine whether or not to suspend a driver's license. (pg. 25)
A) police discretion
B) a point system
C) a judge's discretion
D) none of the above.
5 A certificate of title proves (pg. 25)
A) who owns a car.
B) you have insurance.
C) the car is registered in the state.
D) your license plate is not stolen.
6 When turning left at an intersection, yield (pg. 28)
A) all oncoming vehicles until you have the time and space to turn.
B) only to traffic on the right.
C) only to traffic on the left.
D) only to emergency vehicles.
7 Before a speed limit is determined for a particular road, a study must be made of (pg. 30)
A) road surface.
B) average amount of traffic.
C) any hidden dangers.
D) all of the above.
8 Maximum and minimum speed limits tells you (pg. 31)
A) how fast you must drive.
B) the speed that cannot be exceeded.
C) the minimum speed that you must go.
D) both b and c.
9 At night, some states (pg. 31)
A) have lower speed limits.
B) have higher speed limits.
C) eliminate speed limits on rural roads.
D) do both b and c.
10 When driving, you must yield to (pg. 26)
A) any ambulance.
B) any police vehicle.
C) both a and b.
D) any emergency vehicle with its siren on and emergency lights flashing.
Unit 1: Driving, Mobility, and Laws
Chapter 3: Signs, Signals, and Pavement Markings
1 Traffic that is traveling in the same direction is separated by (pg. 53)
A) a yellow line.
B) double solid yellow lines.
C) broken white lines.
D) none of the above.
2 At an intersection with a traffic signal and police officer directing traffic, you should obey (pg. 57)
A) the traffic signal.
B) the officer.
C) the light first, then the officer.
D) none of the above.
3 If you come to a yield sign, (pg. 44)
A) stop 10 feet past the sign.
B) yield to traffic in the cross street.
C) do not pay attention to it.
D) stop to check if there is traffic behind you.
4 A blue sign with white lettering tells you about (pg. 50)
A) speed limits.
B) roadside services.
C) state parks.
D) mileage to your destination.
5 Traffic that is traveling in opposite directions on a two-lane highway is separated by (pg. 51).
A) yellow lines.
B) solid white lines.
C) broken white lines.
D) none of the above.
6 If you come to a stop sign and there is no white line on the road, stop (pg. 44)
A) even with the stop sign or just before it.
B) even with the stop sign or just before it.
C) 10 feet before the stop sign.
D) anywhere as long as you stop.
Read each statement below. If it is true, place a T in the space to the left of the statement. If the statement is false, place an F
next to it.
7 At a stop sign, when there are two white lines crossing the roadway, you must stop at the second line you come to. (pg. 44)
A) True
B) False
8 A brown sign with white lettering indicates a recreational area, a state or national park, or a historic site. (pg. 50)
A) True
B) False
9 A broken white line means that you can move into the lane next to you once it is safe to do so. (pg. 53)
A) True
B) False
10 If you see a railroad advance warning sign, the best thing to do is to get across the railroad tracks as fast as possible. (pg. 47)
A) True
B) False
Unit 2: Basic Vehicle Control
Chapter 4: Mechanical Systems and Checks Prior to Driving
1 In cars without power seats, the driver's seat adjustment is usually located (pg. 68)
A) on the steering column.
B) in the lower left or front of the driver's seat.
C) on the dashboard.
D) on the floorboards.
2 The air conditioner is used to (pg. 69)
A) lower humidity.
B) raise humidity.
C) defog windows.
D) do none of the above.
3 The ignition switch is used to (pg. 69)
A) turn on the car's electrical system.
B) start the engine.
C) turn off the electrical system.
D) do all of the above.
4 A vehicle with an automatic transmission is usually started in Park because (pg. 71)
A) the vehicle could roll if you started it in Neutral.
B) the vehicle could jump forward if you started it in Drive.
C) it is easier on the ignition switch.
D) it will not start in Neutral.
5 Vehicles with manual transmissions have a clutch pedal (pg. 72)
A) Vehicles with manual transmissions have a clutch pedal (pg. 72)to the right of the accelerator.
B) between the accelerator and the brake pedal.
C) on the dashboard.
D) to the left of the brake pedal.
6 Cruise control is a vehicle option that lets you (pg. 73)
A) drive at a chosen speed without using the accelerator pedal.
B) drive safely in the snow.
C) keep moving safely in a traffic jam.
D) drive without having to use the brake pedal.
7 The defroster is used to (pg. 76)
A) clear moisture from the inside windows.
B) clear frost from the windows.
C) make it easier to scrape ice from the windows.
D) do all of the above.
8 You can reduce the size of your blind spots by (pg. 75)
A) adjusting your rearview mirror 30 degrees upward.
B) adjusting your sideview mirrors 45 degrees outward.
C) adjusting your rearview and sideview mirrors 15 degrees outward.
D) adjusting your visor.
9 You should check your vehicle's fluids (for example, engine oil, battery fluid, brake fluid) (pg. 85)
A) at least once a day.
B) at least once a week.
C) at least once a month.
D) every six months.
10 The function of a shoulder-lap safety belt is (pg. 77)
A) to reduce by 50 percent the risk of being killed in a collision.
B) to help you stay in control of the car if you have to swerve or brake hard by keeping you close to the steering wheel.
C) to lessen the chance that you will be thrown through the windshield.
D) all of the above.
Unit 2: Basic Vehicle Control
Chapter 5: Basic Control Tasks
1 When backing your vehicle, (pg. 93)
A) you should use your rearview mirror.
B) you look over your shoulder to see where you are going.
C) your vehicle's front swings in the same direction in which the steering wheel is turning.
D) you should do all of the above.
2 You set a vehicle's automatic choke by (pg. 92)
A) pressing the brake pedal once to the floor and then releasing it.
B) pressing the clutch pedal once to the floor and then releasing it.
C) having a mechanic give your vehicle a tune-up.
D) doing none of the above.
3 After starting your engine, you should (pg. 93)
A) check that the oil pressure system is working.
B) activate your turn signal.
C) pull into traffic.
D) check your oil dipstick.
4 The amount of foot pressure required to stop a vehicle depends on (pg. 98)
A) the size and weight of the vehicle.
B) the road surface.
C) the type of brakes on the vehicle.
D) all of the above.
5 After coming to a red light while driving a vehicle with an automatic transmission, you (pg. 98)
A) leave the vehicle in Drive.
B) shut the engine down.
C) put the car's transmission in Reverse.
D) put the car's transmission in Park.
6 Locking your wheels in an emergency braking situation (pg. 98-99)
A) decreases braking effectiveness.
B) can make you go into a skid.
C) increases your stopping distance.
D) can do all of the above.
7 The effect of threshold braking is to (pg. 99)
A) prevent locking of wheels.
B) lock wheels.
C) prevent locking of wheels.
D) increase stopping distance
8 Vehicles with manual-shift transmissions (pg. 100)
A) usually cost more than automatics.
B) can reduce fuel consumption if driven properly.
C) do not have clutches.
D) are easier to drive than vehicles with automatic transmission.
9 The friction point is (pg. 101)
A) the place where the wheels meet the pavement.
B) the point where, as you let up on the clutch pedal, the transmission and engine engage.
C) the point where, as you push down on the brake, the vehicle begins to slow down.
D) the place where the brake shoes rub against the wheel drum.
10 When you want to downshift from Second gear to First, (pg. 103)
A) don't.
B) you should be going very slowly, almost stopped.
C) your speed should be no more than 28 mph.
D) your speed should be no more than 22 mph.
Unit 2: Basic Vehicle Control
Chapter 6: Basic Maneuvers
1 You should signal for a turn at least (pg. 118)
A) 50 feet in advance of the turn.
B) 100 feet in advance of the turn.
C) 150 feet in advance of the turn.
D) 500 feet in advance of the turn.
2 When making a right turn from a two-way street, you should (pg. 119)
A) turn from the right lane.
B) turn from the left lane.
C) When making a right turn from a two-way street, you turn from either lane.
D) always come to a complete stop before turning.
3 When making a right turn at an intersection, make sure that (pg. 119)
A) your car is 3 to 5 feet from the curb.
B) there are no cyclists on your right.
C) there is no other traffic entering your path in the intersection.
D) all of the above are true.
4 When making a right turn, you should have a ________ gap in traffic to your left. (pg. 119)
A) 2- to 5-second
B) 8- to 11-second
C) 10- to 15-second
D) 15- to 25-second
5 A driver turning left (pg. 121)
A) always has the right-of-way at a light.
B) must yield to cross traffic and to vehicles approaching from the opposite direction.
C) must yield to cross traffic but not to oncoming traffic at a light.
D) must do none of the above.
6 The parking maneuver used most often along the side of a street is (pg. 131)
A) parallel parking.
B) perpendicular parking.
C) angle parking.
D) double parking.
7 When beginning a perpendicular parking maneuver, you should (pg. 130).
A) line up 3 to 5 feet from the vehicles you are parking next to.
B) line up 7 to 8 feet from the vehicles you are parking next to.
C) line up 10 feet from the vehicles you are parking next to.
D) do none of the above.
8 When parallel parking, you (pg. 131)
A) need a space at least 5 feet longer than your vehicle.
B) need a space at least 5 feet longer than your vehicle.
C) should drive into the space going 3 to 5 mph.
D) both b and c.
9 When parking in a space just beyond an intersection, you (pg. 131)
A) signal after you have entered the intersection.
B) signal after you have entered the intersection.
C) signal when you are completely through the intersection.
D) do not signal at all. It is safer to avoid signaling in this case.
10 You know that it is illegal to pass another vehicle when (pg. 135)
A) a warning sign says so.
B) a roadway marking says so.
C) both a and b occur.
D) none of the above occurs.
Unit 3: Foundations of Effective Driving
Chapter 7: Searching and Giving Meaning
1 Peripheral vision is reduced, (pg. 148)
A) when driving on a sunny day.
B) when an object is far away.
C) when an object is too close.
D) the faster you drive.
2 Systematic sensing and scanning helps (pg. 153)
A) reduce boredom.
B) in reading a map.
C) hear a police siren.
D) identify where to look and what to look for
3 A driver tends to steer (pg. 154)
A) in the path of their headlights.
B) before turning their vehicle.
C) away from their focal point.
D)
in the direction they are looking.
4 Accurate depth perception is critical for (pg. 148)
A) checking tire tread depth.
B) checking dashboard indicators.
C) passing a vehicle on a two-lane highway.
D) focusing on roadway signs.
5 Of all your senses that you use while driving, the most important one is your sense of (pg. 148)
A) hearing.
B) sight.
C) smell.
D) taste.
6 Backing your vehicle is always dangerous because (pg. 157)
A) it is hard to see what is behind your vehicle.
B) it is hard to see what is behind your vehicle.
C) your mirrors may be dirty.
D) driveways are too narrow.
7 The vision that enables you to detect movement not directly in front of you is (pg. 148)
A) field vision.
B) central vision.
C) peripheral vision.
D) none of the above.
8 Giving meaning is (pg. 158)
A) important when making a lane change.
B) a social process.
C) understanding what you perceive.
D) focusing on roadway signs.
9 When giving meaning to traffic events, planning should include (pg. 159)
A) where to look
B) what to look for
C) when to look
D) both a and b
10 The function of depth perception is (pg. 148)
A) to give three-dimensional perspective.
B) to help to judge the distance between two things.
C) to help to judge the distance an object is from you.
D) all of the above.
Unit 3: Foundations of Effective Driving
Chapter 8: Options and Responses
1 When determining options you (pg. 166)
A) determine what to do now.
B) forecast how events may affect you in the future.
C) evaluate the condition of the road surface.
D) must consider the size of your car.
2 You should identify objects or conditions in your path of travel that could increase the level of risk (pg. 173)
A) 2 to 3 seconds ahead.
B) 20 to 30 seconds ahead.
C) 12 to 20 seconds ahead.
D) You should identify objects or conditions in your path of 30 to 40 seconds ahead.
3 Space margin when you drive means managing the distance between your car and the vehicle (pg. 176)
A) ahead of you.
B) behind you.
C) to the sides of you.
D) in all of the above locations.
4 It is safe to follow a vehicle closely in (pg. 177)
A) bumper-to-bumper traffic.
B) very slow traffic.
C) a medical emergency.
D) none of the above conditions.
5 Human perception time is (pg. 169)
A) when to act in a given situation.
B) the likelihood of any kind of collision.
C) the total time that you need to make a choice.
D) none of the above is true.
Read each statement below. If it is true, place a T in the space to the left of the statement. If the statement is false, place an F
next to it.
6 Driving too fast is a major cause of crashes, injuries, and fatalities. (pg. 170)
A) True
B) False
7 Taking a curve at a fast speed is safe because you have better tire traction. (pg. 171)
A) True
B) False
8 It often takes less time and space to steer away from an object than to brake to avoid it. (pg. 171)
A) True
B) False
9 Visual lead is the amount of space you allow between you and the car in front of you. (pg. 173)
A) True
B) False
10 It is wise to increase your space margin when weather and road conditions are poor. (pg. 177)
A) True
B) False
Unit 4: Applying Effective Driving
Chapter 9: Environment and Traffic Settings
1 You can minimize risk by managing visibility, time, and space. (pg. 198)
A) True
B) False
2 To manage visibility, you should keep your eyes fixed on the path directly ahead of your vehicle. (pg. 193)
A) True
B) False
3 There is usually heavy traffic in urban areas and busy suburban areas. (pg. 192)
A) True
B) False
4 Speed limits in the city are usually higher than speed limits in rural areas. (pg. 201)
A) True
B) False
5 On most controlled-access highways, vehicles enter and exit from the right side. (pg. 196)
A) True
B) False
6 Exit and entrance ramps for controlled-access highways usually have a speed limit ranging from 25 to 45 mph. (pg. 196)
A)
True
B)
False
7 On highways, identify threatening conditions 4 seconds ahead. (pg. 199)
A)
True
B)
False
8 To manage visibility in suburbs, be alert to pedestrians, movement of vehicles, and warning signs and signals. (pg. 194)
A)
True
B)
False
9 Interchanges are points where two major highways cross. (pg. 196)
A)
True
B)
False
10 You can always assume that pedestrians will obey traffic rules. (pg. 192)
A)
True
B)
False
Unit 4: Applying Effective Driving
Chapter 10: Intersections
1 At a railroad crossing, stop (pg. 214)
A) 15 feet or closer to the crossing.
B) no closer than 10 feet from the crossing.
C) no closer than 15 feet from the crossing.
D) anywhere as long as it is before the crossing.
2 At an intersection with a four-way stop sign, drivers should (pg. 212)
A)
proceed immediately after they stop.
B)
lightly tap on their horn before driving away.
C)
proceed in the order in which they reached the intersection.
D)
wait 3 seconds before leaving the intersection.
3 If you come to a railroad crossing with warning lights flashing, (pg. 213)
A)
do not attempt to cross.
B)
cross quickly after you have checked both directions.
C)
cross slowly after you have checked both directions.
D)
cross only after you have gotten out of your vehicle to see whether or not a train is really coming.
4 Of all the collisions between vehicles and pedestrians, most (pg. 218)
A)
occur in urban areas.
B)
occur in rural areas.
C)
occur near playgrounds.
D)
result in a fatality.
5 When turning left at an intersection that allows two lanes to turn left, (pg. 219)
A)
turn into the lane corresponding to the one you left.
B)
turn into the next lane.
C)
it does not matter what lane you turn into.
D)
you don't need to signal.
6 When driving in an area with pedestrians, drivers (pg. 219)
A)
should ignore pedestrians.
B)
have the right-of-way.
C)
may go faster than posted speed limits.
D)
must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in a crosswalk.
7 Interchange designs include (pg. 221)
A)
turnabouts.
B)
the diamond interchange.
C)
two-way lane highway.
D)
a T-intersection.
8 A roundabout allows traffic to move in _____ direction(s) at a slow, safer pace. (pg. 215)
A)
two.
B)
one.
C)
three.
D)
four.
9 When turning left at an intersection without a left turn arrow, yield (pg. 219)
A)
to approaching traffic and to pedestrians in the intersection.
B)
just to traffic on the right.
C)
just to traffic on the right.
D)
only to emergency vehicles.
10 From a stop, you need about a ___________ gap to cross a typical intersection for maximum safety. (pg. 211)
A)
3 second
B)
10 second
C)
6 second
D)
8 second
Unit 4: Applying Effective Driving
Chapter 11: Sharing the Roadway with Others
1 One way to avoid a collision with an animal at night is to(pg. 231)
A) drive to the right side of the lane.
B) look for red spots caused by the reflection of your headlights off the animal's eyes.
C) always try to steer around it.
D) drive more quickly than usual.
2 A clue that children may be playing nearby is (pg. 229)
A) parked vehicles on the side of the road.
B) toys in the front yard.
C) a 35-mph-speed sign.
D) all of the above.
3 Pedestrians jaywalk when they (pg. 228)
A) cross a street without regard for traffic rules or signals.
B) walk along the side of the road.
C) cross the street at a crosswalk.
D) walk in between cars in a parking lot.
4 When backing up your vehicle where children may be present, (pg. 230)
A) honk your horn before backing.
B) look behind and next to your car first.
C) look in your mirror and back up.
D) do none of the above.
5 When a school bus has its red lights flashing, (pg. 241)
A) drivers traveling in either direction must stop.
B) drivers traveling behind the bus must stop.
C) stop and then proceed with caution.
D) drivers may pass, but must follow the posted speed limit.
6 Problems with animals on the roadway is particularly serious during (pg. 231)
A) the afternoon.
B) the hours of sunset and sunrise.
C) rainy days.
D) the winter.
7 Motorcycles and bicycles are a safety risk because (pg. 232)
A) they are less stable than cars.
B) drivers tend not to look for cyclists.
C) they can easily be in a driver's blind spot.
D) all of the above apply.
8 After passing a truck, you should not pull in closely in front of it because (pg. 240)
A) you need to have plenty of room between you and the truck in case you have to hit the brakes.
B) you will block the truck driver's view of the road.
C) you could get a ticket for tailgating.
D) all of the above apply.
9 When driving a small car, you (pg. 238)
A) need less time and space than a larger vehicle to pass another vehicle.
B) have greater visibility than you would in a larger car.
C) need more time and space than a larger vehicle to pass another vehicle.
D) should never pass another car.
10 Children are at a disadvantage as pedestrians because they are (pg. 228)
A) smaller and less visible than adults to drivers.
B) ess capable than adults of judging where it's safe to cross a street.
C) less likely to fully understand the consequences of making a bad judgment.
D) all of the above.
Unit 5: Challenges to Vehicle Control
Chapter 12: Options and Responses
1 The distance it takes you to stop any vehicle is called the (pg. 254)
A)
human-reaction time.
B)
total stopping distance.
C)
vehicle-reaction time.
D)
none of the above.
2 Your car speeds up going down a steep hill because (pg. 261)
A)
it takes longer to apply the brakes when going downhill.
B)
gravity makes the car go faster.
C)
higher elevations reduce traction.
D)
all of the above apply.
3 One way you can reduce the effects of inertia in a car is by (pg. 257)
A)
wearing safety belts.
B)
using chains.
C)
using studded tires.
D)
braking hard.
4 Under inflated tires grip the road unevenly, (pg. 258).
A)
but are better on rainy surfaces.
B)
and only the middle of the tire grips the road.
C)
and only the middle of the tire grips the road.
D)
and only the outer edges of the tire grip the road.
5 When you are driving on ice and snow, (pg. 259)
A)
you have less traction than when driving in rain.
B)
your traction is poorest when the temperature is near 32° Fahrenheit.
C)
your chances of skidding are greater.
D)
all of the above are true.
6 Driving on a bouncy, rough road that has potholes (pg. 259)
A)
increases your inertia.
B)
makes your traction worse.
C)
increases your vehicle's kinetic energy.
D)
does all of the above.
7 If a vehicle's weight doubles, then its ___________ also doubles (pg. 260)
A)
momentum.
B)
center of gravity.
C)
kinetic energy.
D)
friction.
8 A vehicle's center of gravity (pg. 261)
A)
A vehicle's center of gravity (pg. 261)needs to be high to be safe.
B)
needs to be low to be safe.
C)
does not change the way that a vehicle drives.
D)
does none of the above.
9 A banked curve is one that (pg. 265)
A)
is higher in the inside of the curve than the outside.
B)
has at least a 30-degree turn.
C)
curves and goes downhill at the same time.
D)
is higher on the outside of the curve than the inside.
10
If you are driving in the rain on tires that have been properly inflated and have good tread, (pg. 259)
A)
you will never skid.
B)
you will hydroplane at 10 mph.
C)
much of the water will go into the grooves between the tread.
D)
you will increase your inertia.
Unit 5: Challenges to Vehicle Control
Chapter 13: Light and Weather Conditions
1 Hydroplaning occurs (pg. 278)
A)
when your vehicle is riding on a thin film of water.
B)
when your vehicle sprays water off its wheels.
C)
when a truck sprays water onto your vehicle.
D)
in none of the above circumstances.
2 When driving at dusk or dawn, you should (pg. 272)
A)
use your parking lights.
B)
not use your parking lights.
C)
use your high beams.
D)
use your emergency flashers.
3 You should use your high beams (pg. 273)
A)
to see farther in dense fog.
B)
while it is snowing.
C)
only on dark roads with no other cars around.
D)
in all of the above situations.
4
When an oncoming vehicle's headlights are too bright, you should (pg. 273)
A)
look at the right edge of the traffic lane beyond the oncoming vehicle.
B)
look at the spot just below the oncoming vehicle's headlights.
C)
turn on your high beams.
D)
cover your eyes, but for no more than 2 to 3 seconds.
5 The sun's glare is most dangerous (pg. 274)
A)
in the morning or late afternoon.
B)
in the morning or at noon.
C)
at noon.
D)
at noon or in the later afternoon.
6 When the sun's glare is bad, you should (pg. 275)
A)
stay at home.
B)
use hand signals in addition to taillight signals to communicate your intentions.
C)
use hand signals only.
D)
do none of the above.
7 Parking lights were designed for (pg. 272)
A)
use while you are parked.
B)
driving at dawn or dusk.
C)
driving during the day when cloudy.
D)
all of the above.
8 A dirty or scratched windshield (pg. 274)
A)
decreases glare.
B)
increases visibility.
C)
increases glare.
D)
is illegal.
9 On a wet pavement, it is a good idea to drive in the tracks of the vehicle ahead of you because (pg. 276)
A)
it will help to pack snow down better.
B)
the tracks are drier than the surrounding surface and offer better traction.
C)
you can maintain momentum.
D)
of none of the reasons above.
10 If snow becomes so heavy that your windshield wiper's fastest speed can't keep up, (pg. 277)
A)
turn your defroster on.
B)
pull off the road.
C)
keep on driving and let the wind blow off the snow.
D)
do none of the above.
Unit 5: Challenges to Vehicle Control
Chapter 14: Environmental Challenges to Vehicle Control
1
If driving down a long, steep hill in a car with an automatic transmission, (pg. 289)
A)
use the brakes to slow down.
B)
move the selector to a lower gear to slow down.
C)
ease off the pressure on the accelerator to slow down.
D)
do all of the above.
2
If you are driving on a mountain road behind a truck, you need to (pg. 290)
A)
pass the truck as soon as you can.
B)
blink your lights.
C)
increase your following distance.
D)
do all of the above.
3
In driving on mountain roads, the altitude makes ___________ especially dangerous. (pg. 291)
A)
snow
B)
rain
C)
fog
D)
all the above
4
Your car speeds up going down a steep hill because (pg. 289)
A)
it takes longer to apply the brakes when going downhill.
B)
gravity makes the car go faster.
C)
gravity makes the car go faster.
D)
all of the above apply.
5
The first thing to remember to do in a skid is (pg. 292)
A)
brake hard.
B)
steer in the opposite direction of where you want the car to go.
C)
do not brake.
D)
none of the above.
6
Skids can be caused by (pg. 292)
A)
reduced traction.
B)
driving too fast.
C)
changing directions too quickly.
D)
all of the above.
7
A dirty or scratched windshield (pg. 301)
A)
decreases glare.
B)
increases visibility.
C)
increases glare.
D)
is illegal.
8
When driving in bad weather or when visibility is low, you can increase other drivers’ ability to see your vehicle by (pg. 301)
A)
turning your high beam headlights on.
B)
driving with your parking lights on.
C)
driving at the speed limit.
D)
driving with your low beam headlights on.
9
When driving at night, most of the light you need to drive comes from (pg. 301)
A)
streetlights.
B)
your vehicle.
C)
moonlight.
D)
other vehicles.
10
Driving too fast in any environment (pg. 304)
A)
may reduce your chance of skidding.
B)
is safe when roadways are clear of other vehicles.
C)
reduces your ability to respond to a situation.
D)
is always safe.
Unit 5: Challenges to Vehicle Control
Chapter 15: Vehicular Emergencies
1
The first thing to do in the event of brake failure is to (pg. 313)
A)
use the parking brake to stop your car.
B)
pump the brake pedal rapidly.
C)
shift to a lower gear.
D)
steer against the curb.
2
Engine failure can be caused by (pg. 310)
A)
a broken timing gear.
B)
a lack of fuel.
C)
extreme heat.
D)
all of the above.
3
If your engine stalls, (pg. 312)
A)
your power brakes won't work at all.
B)
your power steering won't work at all.
C)
your power brakes and power steering won't work very well.
D)
you should pump your power brakes.
4
In case of total steering failure, (pg. 315)
A)
stop quickly using the foot brake.
B)
stop as quickly as possible using the parking brake.
C)
downshift.
D)
do both b and c.
5
If your tire loses pressure while you are driving, you should (pg. 316)
A)
keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands.
B)
release the accelerator pedal slowly.
C)
brake hard and pull over.
D)
do both a and b.
6
If you change a flat tire for an undersized or low-mileage spare, you should drive (pg. 318)
A)
no faster than 50 mph to the nearest repair station.
B)
no faster than 15 mph to the nearest repair station.
C)
no faster than 25 mph to your destination.
D)
no farther than 6 miles to the nearest repair station.
7
If you are involved in a collision and even if no one appears to be hurt, you should (pg. 325)
A)
stop immediately and pull your vehicle off the roadway.
B)
accuse the other driver of causing the collision.
C)
keep on driving to the nearest phone and alert the police.
D)
do none of the above.
8
To warn other drivers of a collision, you can (pg. 325)
A)
turn on your four-way flashers.
B)
set flares or reflective triangles in front of and behind the collision scene.
C)
wave a flashlight or a light-colored cloth at oncoming traffic.
D)
do all of the above.
9
Fatality rates are highest for occupants of (pg. 326)
A)
large cars.
B)
small pickup trucks.
C)
tractor-trailers.
D)
station wagons.
10
If you have injuries as a result of a motor vehicle collision, or if the crash was serious, you should (pg. 327)
A)
continue to your destination.
B)
see a doctor.
C)
see your lawyer.
D)
file an accident report.
Unit 6: Driving Readiness
Chapter 16: Options and Responses
1
Driver fatigue can be caused by (pg. 338)
A)
boredom.
B)
overwork.
C)
exposure to too much sun.
D)
all of the above.
2
The reason that you should turn your engine off if you have to pull over in a rest area for sleep is to (pg. 341)
A)
prevent a robbery of your vehicle.
B)
prevent driver fatigue.
C)
prevent the noise of the vehicle’s engine from disturbing anyone.
D)
prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
3
Of all your senses that you use while driving, the most important one is your sense of (pg. 347)
A)
a. hearing.
B)
b. sight.
C)
smell.
D)
taste.
4
The best remedy for driving fatigue is (pg. 339)
A)
fresh air.
B)
rest.
C)
singing loudly.
D)
coffee.
5
If you must stop along a roadway to rest, you should (pg. 341)
A)
try to find a lighted area, then pull over as far off the road as possible.
B)
lock all doors but keep the window open a little.
C)
turn on your parking lights but turn off all other accessories.
D)
do all of the above
Read each statement below. If it is true, place a T in the space to the left of the statement. If the statement is false, place an F next to it.
6
A cold can affect your ability to remain alert while driving. (pg. 342)
A)
True
B)
False
7
People with physical disabilities can drive if they prove that they are able to drive safely. (pg. 345)
A)
True
B)
False
8
A hand-operated brake and accelerator can help people without the full use of their legs to drive. (pg. 346)
A)
True
B)
False
9
Prosthetic device is another term for an artificial limb. (pg. 346)
A)
True
B)
False
10
A person with cerebral palsy may be able to get a driver's license. (pg. 345)
A)
True
B)
False
Unit 6: Driving Readiness
Chapter 17: Psychological and Social Readiness
1
The main reason that you should not play loud music in the car is that it is rude to other passengers.
A)
True
B)
False
2
Every year driver inattention plays a part in causing over 1 million vehicle crashes. (pg. 354)
A)
True
B)
False
3
In most states it is illegal to wear stereo headphones while you drive. (pg. 357)
A)
True
B)
False
4
Being stuck in a traffic jam and eating food while driving can be distracting. (pg. 357)
A)
True
B)
False
5
Anger is not a major emotional impairment while driving. (pg. 361)
A)
True
B)
False
6
Using a cellular phone while driving is unsafe. (pg. 355)
A)
True
B)
False
7
Driving when you are frustrated, sad or depressed can pose problems. (pg. 362)
A)
True
B)
False
8
The primary problem with using a cell phone while driving is the distraction caused by dialing the phone and viewing the display. (pg. 356)
A)
True
B)
False
9
Anger is the only emotion that can really interfere with your ability to drive safely. (pg. 359)
A)
True
B)
False
10
If you are upset, one good remedy is to go on a long drive. (pg. 364)
A)
True
B)
False
Unit 6: Driving Readiness
Chapter 18: Alcohol and Other Drugs and Driving
1
A hallucinogen that makes a user drowsy and distorts reaction time and judgment of time and space is (pg. 384)
A)
cocaine.
B)
PCP.
C)
a barbiturate.
D)
marijuana.
2
Other drugs that can impair your ability to drive are (pg. 382)
A)
some prescription
B)
most illegal drugs
C)
some non-prescription drugs
D)
all the above
3
Alcohol has the greatest effect on (pg. 378)
A)
the heart
B)
speech
C)
the brain
D)
the stomach
4
Alcohol is classified as a (pg. 377)
A)
depressant.
B)
stimulant.
C)
hallucinogen.
D)
narcotic.
5
The way to sober up a person who has had too much to drink is to (pg. 377)
A)
give the person black coffee.
B)
make the person take a cold shower.
C)
make the person exercise.
D)
give the alcohol time to wear off.
6
A person's ________________ is/are affected by alcohol. (pg. 380)
A)
vision
B)
judgment
C)
coordination
D)
all of the above
7
Regarding alcohol and driving, it is false that (pg. 380)
A)
40 percent of all highway deaths are alcohol related.
B)
about 24% of young drivers aged 16 to 20 who die in highway crashes is intoxicated.
C)
one or two drinks will not affect one's night vision.
D)
about three in ten Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some time in their lives.
8
A can of beer, a glass of wine, and 1 1/2 ounces of liquor (pg. 376)
A)
have greatly different alcohol contents.
B)
have almost equal alcohol contents.
C)
will not show any level of alcohol on a Breathalyzer test.
D)
are not absorbed into the bloodstream if you have eaten a big meal.
9
If you suspect another driver on the roadway of being drug impaired, (pg. 385)
A)
flash your headlights at them
B)
drive close to them
C)
use your horn to get there attention
D)
increase the space between your vehicles
10
A symptom of a problem drinker is (pg. 375)
A)
lots of speeding tickets.
B)
drinking to relieve stress.
C)
always being on time.
D)
drinking less than was planned.
Unit 6: Driving Readiness
Chapter 19: Chapter Objectives
1
After turning the key in the ignition, power is drawn from the battery directly to the (pg. 400)
A)
ignition.
B)
starter motor.
C)
crankshaft.
D)
spark plugs.
2
A child should sit in the back seat until the age of ________, whenever possible. (pg. 410)
A)
13 years old
B)
5 years old
C)
10 years old
D)
3 years old
3 The _______________ moves the power from the engine to the wheels.
A)
front wheels.
B)
rear wheels.
C)
power wheels.
D)
power train.
4 All 50 states require that children up to age four who are riding in an automobile (pg. 409)
A)
use a safety-tested and safety-approved child safety seat
B)
use at least a lap belt.
C)
use a lap and shoulder belt.
D)
use at least a booster seat.
5 Check your vehicle's oil (pg. 396)
A)
every time you fill the fuel tank.
B)
every second time you fill the fuel tank.
C)
once a month.
D)
once every three months.
6 The purpose of the car's exhaust system is to (pg. 399)
A)
carry away polluting byproducts.
B)
muffle engine noise.
C)
ignite the fuel.
D)
do both a and b.
7 A warning sign of steering trouble is (pg. 406)
A)
too much play in the steering wheel.
B)
vibrations in the steering wheel.
C)
a wobbly front end to your vehicle.
D)
all of the above.
8 As the engine is running, the battery is charged by (pg. 401)
A)
the alternator, or generator.
B)
the distributor.
C)
the carburetor.
D)
none of the above.
9 To keep your battery in top condition, (pg. 401)
A)
keep the terminals clean.
B)
keep battery cables firmly connected.
C)
keep the battery fluid level up if you have an older type of battery.
D)
do all of the above.
10 Coolant is circulated throughout the radiator and engine block by (pg. 403)
A)
induction.
B)
the water pump.
C)
the radiator fan.
D)
all of the above.
nit 1: Driving, Mobility, and Laws
Chapter 1: Driving and Mobility
Chapter 2: Administrative and Traffic Laws
Chapter 3: Signs, Signals, and Pavement Markings
Unit 2: Basic Vehicle Control
Chapter 4: Mechanical Systems and Checks Prior to Driving
Chapter 5: Basic Control Tasks
Chapter 6: Basic Maneuvers
Unit 3: Foundations of Effective Driving
Chapter 7: Searching and Giving Meaning
Chapter 8: Options and Responses
Unit 4: Applying Effective Driving
Chapter 9: Environment and Traffic Settings
Chapter 10: Intersections
Chapter 11: Sharing the Roadway with Others
Unit 5: Challenges to Vehicle Control
Chapter 12: Options and Responses
Chapter 13: Light and Weather Conditions
Chapter 14: Environmental Challenges to Vehicle Control
Chapter 15: Vehicular Emergencies
Unit 6: Driving Readiness
Chapter 16: Options and Responses
Chapter 17: Psychological and Social Readiness
Chapter 18: Alcohol and Other Drugs and Driving
