When backing to the left, the front wheels move

far to the right of the rear wheels.

are three point lap and shoulder safety belts.

To steer straight forward, look

far ahead toward the center of your intended path.

A turnabout is a maneuver for

turning your vehicle completely around.

Searching for other roadway users includes identifying

users of different sizes and shapes.

No-parking zones often are near

fire hydrants, curves, and intersections.

Red roadway markers mean that

you are driving in the wrong direction.

A turnabout maneuver is risky because

you cross or back into one or more lanes of traffic.

Posted minimum speed limits are

the slowest to drive under normal conditions.

To aim high in steering means

you look ahead 12-15 seconds in your target area.

To make turns while backing,

look thru rear & side mirrors & in direction you want to go.

automatically inflates to protect an occupant.

You can make sure the warning lights are working by

turning the ignition switch on.

A beginner driver may tend to oversteer. The means the driver

turns the steering wheel too much.

an open area of space all around a vehicle.

The second collision occurs when

the occupants hits the inside of the vehicle.

If leaving the car from the street side,

walk around the rear of the car.

Backing into a driveway or an alley on the right side

is the safest turnabout maneuver.

If two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time, who must yield?

The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

Your traffic light changes to yellow as you approach an intersection. What should you do?

Make every reasonable effort to stop.

An advantage you should gain as you increase driving experience is that

Identification and prediction skills become more accurate.

line of sight or path of travel blocked

Before entering traffic from the curb, you should

check traffic ahead, both mirrors and over left shoulder.

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1
When backing to the left, the front wheels move
in the same track as the rear wheels.
to the left of the rear wheels.
across the track of the rear wheels.
far to the right of the rear wheels.
2
Modern seat belts
are installed only when requested.
are passive restraint devices.
are three point lap and shoulder safety belts.
should fit somewhat loosely across the chest.
3
To steer straight forward, look
far ahead toward the center of your intended path.
at your hand position on the steering wheel.
to the left and right to judge available space.
at the center line or lane lines.
4
The leading cause of death among young people is
Cancer
Motor Vehicle Collisions
AIDS
Homicide
5
If you lock the brakes when braking suddenly, you
lose steering ability.
avoid losing traction.
gain steering ability.
gain speed slightly.
6
Attempting to start an engine that is already running may result in
warning lights being illuminated.
electrical system damage.
expensive starter damage.
damage to the selector lever.
7
Two solid yellow center lines on a two-lane highway include
no passing from either way.
passing only with caution.
passing both ways.
left turns between intersections.
8
A turnabout is a maneuver for
entering a driveway.
steering into a left-hand turn.
an Australian driver.
turning your vehicle completely around.
9
Searching for other roadway users includes identifying
the characteristics of the roadway.
signs, signals and roadway markings.
only those in motor vehicles.
users of different sizes and shapes.
10
No-parking zones often are near
where pedestrians cross.
a school area.
fire hydrants, curves, and intersections.
railroad crossing.
11
Red roadway markers mean that
a railroad crossing is ahead.
an exit ramp is approaching.
you are driving in the correct direction.
you are driving in the wrong direction.
12
A turnabout maneuver is risky because
you cross or back into one or more lanes of traffic.
there is no signal for a turnabout.
other drivers might not yield to you.
it must be made at an intersection.
13
Posted minimum speed limits are
15 mph lower than the posted limit.
not legal and need not be observed.
the slowest to drive under normal conditions.
speed limits lowered for driving at night.
14
Choosing only those clues and events that pertain to your driving task is
an orderly visual search pattern.
selective seeing.
your minimum sight distance ahead.
your field of vision.
15
Interstate route signs
vary from state to state.
vary according to the type of roadway.
All of the above are correct.
may be combined with information about a city's streets.
16
Turning right and accelerating to 30 mph takes about
12 seconds
6 second
4 second
2 seconds
17
A shape like this means
route marking.
school zone.
railroad crossing.
warning.
18
To aim high in steering means
your headlights are aimed up so others can see you.
you check the area in the immediate vicinity.
you keep your eyes moving constantly.
you look ahead 12-15 seconds in your target area.
19
Conserving fuel is important because burning fuel
is necessary only for long trips.
damages the engine.
effects the environment.
is dangerous in large amounts.
20
The chance of collision is greatest at
a driveway entrance.
school crossing.
parking lot entrances and exits.
an intersection.
21
To make turns while backing,
steer only with one hand on the bottom of steering wheel.
look thru rear & side mirrors & in direction you want to go.
use only rearview mirrors.
use outside rearview mirrors.
22
When an emergency vehicle sounds its sirens or uses a flashing light, you
may proceed without stopping.
must yield the right of way.
should yield only if the vehicle is in your lane.
should turn on your emergency flashers.
23
Which energy absorbing feature protects the driver in a front-end collision?
steering wheel and column
shock absorbers
side door beams
head restraints
24
The distance a vehicle travels from when the driver applies the brakes until the vehicle stops
braking distance
perception distance
reaction distance
total stopping distance
25
Executing in the IPDE process primarily involves
commentary driving.
mental skills
judgement skills
physical skills
26
An airbag
automatically inflates to protect an occupant.
must be fastened and adjusted by the occupant.
is an active restraint.
is not a reliable protective device.
27
A state's driving-related laws are found in its
vehicle code
highway map
criminal law book
history book
28
You can make sure the warning lights are working by
turning the warning light switch on.
turning the ignition switch on.
turning the light switch on.
turning the ignition switch off.
29
A beginner driver may tend to oversteer. The means the driver
turns the steering wheel too much.
does not turn the steering wheel enough.
tends to steer over too many bumps.
is turning too fast.
30
When leaving a parallel parking space, you
must yield to all traffic.
have the right of way.
can choose to yield to all traffic.
should expect traffic to yield to you.
31
A space cushion is
an open area of space all around a vehicle.
a step in the Smith System.
the room available for parallel parking.
the distance you can see ahead.
32
The second collision occurs when
the occupants hits the inside of the vehicle.
a vehicle loses control and spins out.
a vehicle is struck by a vehicle following it.
a vehicle strikes a parked vehicle.
33
You are approaching an intersection that has traffic signals. The intersection is
unprotected.
controlled.
reserved.
unreserved.
34
If leaving the car from the street side,
walk around the front of the car.
place keys where you can see them.
glance over your right shoulder.
walk around the rear of the car.
35
What are the most important parts of the control system?
steering wheel and column
brakes
the clutch and accelerator
four tires
36
You should expect this sign
in a parking lot.
near a church.
at a school-bus loading zone.
near a school crossing.
37
A traffic light that has been green for some time is
fresh, likely to stay green.
stale, likely to turn red.
stale, likely to turn yellow.
fresh, likely to start flashing.
38
Backing into a driveway or an alley on the right side
is the safest turnabout maneuver.
often causes collisions.
is illegal in most states.
should be done only in heavy traffic.
39
An example of an active restraint is
an air bag
the padded interior of the vehicle
a safety belt
an automatic safety belt
40
When you judge where a possible conflict might occur, what IPDE step are you using?
execute
decide
predict
identify
41
If two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time, who must yield?
The driver on the left yields when turning.
The driver on the right yields when turning.
The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
The driver on the right yields to the driver on the left.
42
Your traffic light changes to yellow as you approach an intersection. What should you do?
Accelerate to clear the intersection.
Make every reasonable effort to stop.
Go through if no other cars are coming.
Signal for a right turn and slow.
43
What roadway markings are used to guide your driving path?
curve signs
overhead lights
unicorns
reflectors
44
If you demonstrate good attitudes toward driving, you can
drive at high speeds.
get the attention you want.
improve your capability to compete.
gain the respect of others.
45
An advantage you should gain as you increase driving experience is that
your luck in avoiding conflicts improves.
Physical skills decrease.
you always can assume what people will do.
Identification and prediction skills become more accurate.
46
When a driver foresees where points of conflict can develop, which step of IPDE is used?
Decide
Identify
Predict
Execute
47
Energy of motion is another way of expressing
the way vehicle bodies are designed.
mileage rating of a vehicle.
effect of wind on vehicle control.
kinetic energy
48
A closed zone means
line of sight or path of travel blocked
you can drive without restrictions.
a target area.
you are restricted from parking.
49
How many collisions occur when a vehicle hits a solid object?
2
3
0
1
50
Before entering traffic from the curb, you should
check traffic ahead, both mirrors and over left shoulder.
check the rearview mirrors.
check traffic ahead.
check around the car for obstructions.
51
Raised roadway markers on the roadway and shoulder are used to
define safe paths of travel.
warn traffic of an accident ahead.
indicate no parking zones.
help pedestrians at night.
52
A controlled railroad crossing is identified by
flashing red lights and a crossing gate.
a Stop sign.
yellow lights over the crossing.
listening for a warning sound from the train.
53
What is the LAST thing you do as a check inside the car?
lock all doors
Adjust the inside and outside mirror
Adjust the seat
Fasten your safety belt
54
To plan for a turn, you should
be in the correct lane about a block before turn.
signal only if other traffic is present.
concentrate on moving traffic at the intersection ahead.
maintain speed until just before the turn.
55
The three point turnabout
is best performed in heavy traffic.
is the most common turnabout used.
should only be used at a dead end with no drive ways.
takes advantage of residential driveways.
56
When you accelerate and steer at the same time, you are
executing the combination of actions.
communicating with other drivers.
predicting that the driver behind you will speed up.
oversteering.
57
The correct hand signal for a left turn is
left arm and hand pointing up.
left arm pointing downward.
left arm and hand extended straight out.
left arm waving toward the left.
58
If there is an airbag in your vehicle's steering wheel, keep your hands at
11 and 1 or 7 and 5 o'clock.
10 and 2 or 9 and 3 o'clock.
1 and 3 or 2 and 6 o'clock.
9 and 3 or 8 and 4 o'clock.
59
The primary purpose of the highway transportation system (HTS) is to
provide escape routes from natural disasters.
provide employment for federal and state workers.
ease demands on other transportation systems.
move people and cargo safely and efficiently.
60
Two kinds of signs are used to control intersections. They are the
signal ahead sign and the street name sign.
Stop sign and the lane-ends sign.
Stop sign and yield sign.
Yield sign and the no-parking sign.

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