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Chilean Driver's License Quiz
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1
Worldwide surveys estimate that young women:
under-estimate their ability to drive
over-estimate their ability to drive
should not be allowed to drive
believe that most accidents depend on the traffic
2
If a vehicle has anti-lock brakes, the braking distance is _______ than normal.
shorter
the same
longer
3
Which category of signs indicate to drivers or pedestrians the correct way to use the road?
informative
transitory
warning
regulatory
4
What is the correct definition of "berm"?
place for parking
shoulder, paved or not, adjacent to the road
it was my college nickname
lane in which vehicles circulate
5
While driving at 90 kph a driver who sneezes will be blind for ______ meters.
25
50
10
100
6
A vehicle that approaches a curve tends to continue its trajectory in a straight line:
False
None of the above
Depends on the type of vehicle
True
7
Stopping distance consists of two parts:
braking distance: breaking bad
reaction distance; braking distance
following distance: braking distance
reaction distance: following distance
8
An elderly person may need ____ seconds more than a young person to cross an average street.
11
10
4
5
9
In the event of an emergency, should you carry injured people in private cars?
It depends on the seriousness
No, I should wait for the arrival of an emergency vehicle
How much do I really like this person?
Yes, the important thing is to save life
10
What transmits the power of the engine to the wheels?
the motor
the clutch
the wheels
the gearbox
11
When in an accident the driver slips under the safety belt, it is called:
sliding effect
not buckled effect
submarine effect
none of the above
12
Don't park within 3 meters of which of the following?
railway crossings
fire hydrants
schools during a public event
all of the above
13
Where should you take special care and caution around motorcycles?
4 lane roads
Hell's Angels rallies
intersections
rural roads
14
Which of the following is true when you double your speed?
there are no changes in energy
the energy of movement quadruples
the kinetic energy is doubled
15
When loading your vehicle, avoid:
obstructing the view of the mirrors
all of the above
carrying cargo on the rear dash/deck
carrying cargo in the front seat
16
A crash at 70 kph is like jumping off the ____ floor of a building.
4th
2nd
11th
7th
17
In emergencies I can let two people use the same safety belt:
False
Depends on the characteristics of the automobile
True
Depends on whether the people are fat
18
In which situations can you make a U-turn?
on a two-way street where there is no solid center line
whenever you damn well feel like it
wherever it is not expressly forbidden
on avenues with central medians
19
Ice on the road can increase the braking distance up to ____ times.
5
20
10
3
20
When driving in the city why should you be careful passing by a bus that is stopped?
Because pedestrians may appear behind or in front of the bus
Because the bus could be corduroy
Because the bus could suddenly start moving
Because the bus might blow up
21
The parking/emergency brake acts upon the ________.
front wheels
axles
rear wheels
all of the above
22
According to Chilean law, a child can not be the cause of an accident.
It depends on whether we like the child
True
False
It depends on the situation
23
You are driving by day in a rural area. Unless a signal tells you otherwise, do not exceed:
100 km/h
50 km/h
120 km/h
90 km/h
24
If I carry cargo, I should take care that:
it is not damaged during transit
none of the above
it does not move when braking
it does not bounce
25
The following is for what/whom?
for pedestrians
for cyclists
for two wheeled vehicles
for places of little transit
26
Motorcyclists should always drive with their lights on.
False
True
Neither
Both
27
By requiring 18 years to drive we ensure that drivers are mature.
Both
True
False; maturity and age are distinct
Neither
28
What is a "microsleep"?
a drug to combat drowsiness
a tiny sleeping bag
when a driver falls asleep for a few seconds
a short nap at a rest stop
29
A sign that tells you to "ceda al paso" is telling you to do what?
yield
proceed with caution
turn on your headlights
stop
30
Among the factors that help us to drive carefully are:
your speed
the identity of the driver
all of the above
the quality of the vehicle
31
In the following image, the "stop line":
is one meter from the crosswalk
doesn't exist
none of the above
has a zigzag form
32
What is the safest way for an 8 year old child to ride in a car?
only in the back seat with a security belt
in the arms of an adult
in the back seat in a safety seat and the security belt
33
How are the benefits of efficient driving manifested?
with a lower travel cost
with a decrease in driving stress
with a lower cost of vehicle maintenance
all of the above
34
When we see the following sign it means that:
there is no speed limit
loose gravel
danger of tire exploding
it is a skid zone
35
Which category of signs indicate the presence of temporary risks due to road work? (orange)
warning
regulatory
informative
transitory
36
If the battery fluid level is too low
It can affect performance
You must wait until it runs out
The terminals must be inverted
You must add oil
37
Studies have shown that using a seatbelt can cause harm in 1 out of ______ accidents.
1,000,000
10
1000
100
38
Under Chilean law "driver under the influence" is defined how?
over 1.00
over 0.31
anything over 0.00
over 0.79
39
In the following image, the orange signs correspond to what?
regulatory signs
informative signs
warning signs
transitory signs
40
Who does the SOAP (Mandatory Vehicle Insurance) cover?
the driver
all of the above
affect third parties
the passengers
41
How can you dry your brakes during a rain storm?
turn off the engine for 10 minutes
wipe them with a cloth
slowly brake
drive in reverse
42
If the fan belt is cut
the motor heats up
the motor doesn't function
the motor functions at a lower speed
43
You are driving on a city street with 2 lanes. What is the speed limit?
50 km/h
60 km/h
80 km/h
30 km/h
44
In relation to fatigue and driving, of the following statements, which one is false?
Fatigue is a major cause of traffic accidents
If a driver is tired, it is best that passengers talk to him
A tired driver sees his reaction capacity worsened
45
We can have partial blindness by:
looking at the headlights of the oncoming car
all of the above
closing your eyes while driving
looking straight down the road
46
A BAC between 0.3 and 0.5 causes your chance of being in an accident to increase by _____.
2 times
7 times
6 times
3 times
47
Worldwide, how many people die per day due to traffic accidents?
4000
1000
2000
3000
48
Studies show that new drivers are involved in solo accidents _____ x more than the experienced.
2
3
5
10
49
The brake booster (servo) serves to
increase the duration of the brake
brake at low speed
increase the braking force
prevent damage to the brakes
50
Which is the proper sequence for changing lanes?
maneuver - mirror - signal
signal - mirror - maneuver
mirror - signal - maneuver
signal - maneuver - mirror
51
A safe tire is a tire whose treads:
measure 3 mm in depth
are less than 1.6 mm
none of the above
are not filled with mud or other materials
52
About traffic accidents we can affirm that
We are not fully aware of the problem
They cause 5,000 disabled per year
Family pain due to deaths is appreciated by society
For each death 20 people are impacted
53
You're in an accident. A passenger of the other vehicle is injured. Should you report it?
No, the injured passenger decides whether to inform police
Yes, you must report it to the police as soon as possible
Yes, you must report it to the police within 20 days
54
You are pulling a small trailer that begins to zigzag. What do you do?
Slam on the brakes
Gently remove your foot from the accelerator and slow down
Increase you speed as soon as possible
Release the wheel slightly & wait for the problem to correct
55
What does it mean if a dashed white line runs down the middle of a bi-directional road?
do not park along the side of the road
only cars in the opposing lane may pass
respect the bicycle lane
you may pass (overtake) if it is safe
56
Whenever there is a green light I can pass or turn:
None of the above
False, you can only pass
It's false if there is a signal that prohibits turning
True
57
Avoid carrying hard, pointed objects in a loaded vehicle because:
in a crash they could become projectiles
they could damage the body of the car
you will definitely die
they could hurt a passenger
58
In considering perceptions of depth and distance in the car, we must:
trust our instincts
recognize that perceptions differ from person to person
enhance our perception using narcotics
distrust our perception
59
How can the reaction distance in order to stop be obtained?
it can not be defined
dividing the speed by 3
multiplying the first number of the speed by 3
none of the above
60
According to Chilean law, children under the age of ____ must ride in safety seats.
4
3
18
2
61
On a rural road, where would it be more difficult to spot people on horseback in front of you?
going up a hill
while going into a curve to the left
going into a curve to the right
going down a hill
62
You want to pass a car, but in your mirror you see the car behind you is changing to pass you.
tap the brake pedal lightly to show your brake lights
signal and then change lanes to past
don't signal until the car has passed
hit the gas and leave both mf in the dust!
63
What does the following sign tell you?
accelerate
don't do something
stop
yield
64
The correct level of electrolyte in a battery is
1 cm above the level of the line
1 cm under the level of the line
to the level of the line
batteries do not have electrolyte
65
On long trips it is recommended that you rest 20-30 minutes for every ___ hours that you drive.
7
2
6
3
66
What do yellow lights generally mean?
the red light will appear next
speed up
have caution
there are pedestrians nearby
67
What times of the day are most conducive to drowsiness?
12am-2am; 8pm-10pm
10am-12pm; 1pm-3pm
3am-5am; 2pm-4pm
7am-9am; 6pm-8pm
68
When passing a cyclist, leave a lateral space of at least _______ meters.
2.5
1
1.5
2
69
What does the following sign indicate?
beginning of median
road narrows ahead
there is a detour
end of median
70
What does the following sign indicate?
the world is going down the drain
mini roundabout ahead
360 degree rotation
dangerous curve
71
The best traction on difficult surfaces is:
the rear tires
the front tires
the middle tires
none of the above
72
Select the checks to the brakes that you must perform periodically.
brake fluid
radiator system
engine coolant
the state of disks and brake pads
73
A car with the engine in front is heavier in this part, therefore:
the driver will have less control
it tends to go faster
it tends to spin less
it tends to spin more
74
What part of a car's engine produces the electricity?
radiator
alternator
battery
catalytic converter
75
This signal is called "road narrows to the right".
None of the above
It is not possible to say
True
False
76
If you are in an accident involving hazardous materials, where should you locate yourself?
stay in the driver's seat
upwind
a sunny beach
downwind
77
When is there a high risk of misinterpreting reality when driving?
When you are very tired, especially if driving at night
When going down the road in a dense fog
When going down a winding mountain road & visibility is bad
When driving in good visibility on a road with good markings
78
In emergencies I can let a person not use a seatbelt:
True
Depends on the circumstances
False
None of the above
79
Which of the following influences the prudent distance to be maintained behind another vehicle?
all of the above
the amount of traffic
the speed of travel
the transported weight and braking capacity of the vehicle
80
If I attach a heavy load on the back of a car (such as a trailer) with a front engine:
the car will tend to spin less
the car will go faster
none of the above
the car will tend to spin more
81
Which of the following may be a consequence of shocks in bad condition?
wear on other parts of the car will increase
driving comfort is improved
braking distance is increased
the vehicle can lose stability in curves
82
At a railroad crossing what does a white light indicate?
slow down
White Lives Matter
no train is approaching
a train is approaching
83
What is the result of aggressive driving?
bad actions, impulsiveness and wrong judgment
you will impress chicks
generating new conflicts
lack of reaction capacity
84
Worldwide, pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists account for _______ % of traffic fatalities?
50
10
60
40
85
In a traffic light for public transportation:
none of the above
green is replaced with white
red doesn't exist
green doesn't exist
86
Regarding blood alcohol content (BAC) of a person, which of the following statements is true?
BAC can be lowered by hyperventilating
If amount ingested each time is the same, BAC will be same
BAC depends on the duration of the ingestion each time
BAC depends on how much is eaten on each occasion
87
What is the purpose of motor oil?
to kill endangered species
to improve the gas mileage
to reduce friction and corrosion in the engine
to support the Saudi economy
88
Which of the following will enable you to lower your blood alcohol content?
let time pass
eat food
drink water
pray to God
89
Looking at accident statistics, we can say that
motorcyclists are the main problem
young drivers are the main problem
women are the main problem
the faculties to drive decline with age
90
International statistics indicate that what percentage of accidents are caused by drowsiness?
100%
15-30%
5-15%
30%-45%
91
An increase in motor temperature can be due to the following causes
lack of coolant
all of the above
problems with the tensioning of the ventilation belt
obstruction in the cooling system
92
If thrown from a vehicle for lack of a seatbelt, your chance of death increases by _____.
200%
300%
600%
700%
93
The following signs have what in common?
they do not have a common pattern
both are "regulatory signs"
both are "warning or hazard signs"
there are intersections and forks
94
What is the penalty for a DUI that causes no injury or accident?
being forced to listen to Hanson for 3-5 months
cancellation of license
3-5 years loss of license
3 months loss of license
95
When increasing speed upon turning, the energy of movement increases how much?
16-fold
4-fold
2-fold (double)
8-fold
96
If a car does not carry the required documents, what happens?
The car will be removed from circulation
The driver will be subject to restriction
The driver will be summarily executed
The driver must look for his documents
97
In an emergency, what factor influences your reaction time?
the condition of the road
the climatic conditions
your state of health
the speed of your vehicle
98
Which part of the car requires the most frequent and thorough inspection by the driver?
lights
tires
fluids
engine
99
As you _______ your speed, you _______ your visual field.
increase; decrease
increase; increase
decrease; decrease
all of the above
100
If I have a trailer, I must:
attach the trailer to a tow ball
all of the above
install surge brakes if the trailer exceeds 750 kg
extend the side view mirrors
101
The average person’s peripheral vision should cover approximately:
90 degrees
135 degrees
180 degrees
270 degrees
102
You can pass a vehicle on the right - if done safely - without leaving the road:
On any road with 2 lanes in the same direction
When the overtaken vehicle is making a turn to the left
On urban roads when there are 3 lanes in the same direction
103
Reflective clothing reflects over ____ % of light.
5
90
75
50
104
The use of a seatbelt and an airbag together reduces the probability of fatal injuries by:
10%
50%
5%
20%
105
At night, in rain or fog, the opposite traffic
all of the above
can not be seen
looks closer than it really is
looks farther away than it really is
106
If I encounter a red light with a green arrow, I can cross in that direction:
none of the above
giving preference to pedestrians that are crossing
I should wait for the green light
I can't cross
107
In Chile, crashes involving pedestrians account for _____% of traffic fatalities.
10
40
50
60
108
In Chile, traffic accidents especially affect
women accompanied by children
young people between 18 and 29
senior citizens over 65
Peruvians
109
The certificate of technical revision (revision tecnica):
none of the above
must always be valid
serves for one week after expiration
does not serve for one week before expiration
110
How should you consider a driver who imitates a race car driver?
high development in personality
maturity
acute sensory abilities
none of the above
111
If I see a flashing red light what should I do?
None of the above
do not proceed
continue once I verify there are no vehicles approaching
speed up
112
What does the following sign show?
approaching a pedestrian crosswalk
none of the above
pedestrians have the right of way
this is a pedestrian zone
113
In Chile, traffic accidents reduce the country's GDP by what percentage?
5%
10%
2%
1%
114
Using only an airbag and not a seatbelt causes what?
the driver hits the airbag before it is fully inflated
the driver may be ejected from the car laterally
the driver will die a horrible death
the driver's impact may puncture the airbag
115
Flashing hazard lights should only be used when?
when the vehicle is stopped because of a fault or breakdown
none of the above
when there is some hazard other cars should be aware of
when one needs to park and there is no space
116
The following image shows what happens when the tow ball
has low pressure
has high pressure
has the necessary pressure
none of the above
117
You arrive at the scene of an accident of motorcyclist. He lies conscious in a state of shock.
Help the motorcyclist to stand up
Make sure the motorcyclist does not take off his helmet
Have the motorcyclist take off his helmet
Make sure there is not damage to the motorcycle
118
The law establishes 18 years to drive because
it is when one has the most acute senses
you have the best vision
the necessary maturity is presumed
none of the above
119
What is the most secure way to brake?
downshifting to a lower gear
none of the above
letting up on the accelerator and pressing the brake
stepping on the brake
120
Which of the following about driving with a trailer is NOT true?
If the trailer starts to zigzag, increase the speed slightly
A Class B license allows you to drive with a light trailer
Trailers hauling more than 750 kg must have brakes
Trailers are usually wider than automobiles
121
A vehicle traveling 100 km/h travels 27.7 m/s. This is obtained by dividing the speed by 3.6.
Yes
Both
Neither
No
122
If a vehicles front wheels become locked while turning, it is because:
the vehicle is carrying excess weight
you are skidding
none of the above
you are braking while turning
123
Which age group has the fastest reaction time?
51-65
65 and over
35-50
18-34
124
After an accident, it is recommended that the seat belt:
continue to be used
be replaced by an airbag
none of the above
be replaced
125
Tires should be changed at least once every _____ years regardless of wear.
3
5
2
6
126
The category of signs that are for Warnings or Danger have which colors?
white with black symbols
green with white symbols
red with white symbols
yellow with black symbols
127
Most injuries by traffic accidents occur on urban roads with an annual average over
50,000 injured
40,000 injured
30,000 injured
20,000 injured
128
Which systems are responsible for maintaining contact between the tires and the road?
nervous
none of the above
suspension
shock
129
The following sign indicates what?
that there is a school nearby
only pedestrians permitted
that there is a road without pavement
that we must be careful with pedestrians nearby
130
When driving in ice and/or snow, where should you drive?
in the middle of the road
in the tracks left by other vehicles
stay home
on the shoulder
131
The vast majority of traffic fatalities occur on what kinds of roads?
interurban roads
rural roads
urban roads
El Rodeo
132
Turn on your turn signal at least _____ meters before you turn.
100 meters
30 meters
20 meters
5 meters
133
Why is it important to wear appropriate shoes when you drive?
to be able to make gear shifts more quickly
to look fashionable
to have adequate control of the pedals
to prevent accelerated wear on the pedals
134
According to the following image, which of these statements is true:
braking distance increases if speed increases
braking distance is always less than the reaction distance
none of the above
dry asphalt is more dangerous than wet asphalt
135
In what situation do you back up with your vehicle at a crossing?
Never
Only if you have stopped on the crosswalk
If there is no one behind you
Only if you receive an express indication from a Carabinero
136
The following sign shows what?
this sign doesn't actually exist
uneven pavement
an elevated roadway is beginning
slippery road
137
You should be able to press the brake only until about ________ the distance to the floor.
quarter
it depends on the vehicle
half
three quarters
138
What does a flashing red light at a stop light mean?
stop
danger
accelerate
yield
139
When the speed of a vehicle increases from 30 to 50, the chances of hitting a pedestrian rises
4-fold
8-fold
2-fold
16-fold
140
Which of the following can cause momentary blindness?
driving into direct sunlight
driving past vehicles with their high beams on
driving out of a tunnel into sunlight
all of the above
141
What does the following image mean?
traffic light ahead
stoplight out of service
Sesame Street ahead
stoplight activated by pedestrians
142
If driving while pressing the ________ for a long time, your control of the vehicle is reduced.
clutch
brake
accelerator
luck
143
More traffic fatalities occur in urban than in rural areas.
no one cares
False
True
such statistics aren't gathered
144
Emergency measures when approaching a traffic accident are:
avoid stopping other cars
turn off the engine
prevent people from smoking
prevent people from talking on the phone
145
If I want better stability, what should I do with newer tires?
put them on the front wheels
put one on a rear wheel and one on a front wheel
put them on the rear wheels
it is not a relevant issue
146
The following signs are part of the group "Regulatory Signs":
Such a group doesn't exist
True AND False
False
True
147
What is the emergency phone # for the Carabineros?
123
133
911
666
148
What elements of your vehicle should you keep clean?
all of the above
mirrors
windows
lights
149
The following sign indicates what?
road widens
there is a fork in the road
there is a crossing
road narrows
150
In Chile, what is the type of accident that causes the greatest number of deaths?
crashes against fixed obstacles
pedestrians killed in crashes
overturns
collisions between 2 or more vehicles
