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1
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Approximately what percentage of crashes are caused by driver error?

A

90%

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2
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Drivers should develop the habit of searching ___ seconds ahead along their intended path of travel for objects and conditions that could increase risk

A

20 to 30

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3
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A teen drivers chances of crashing are higher when driving:

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between 9 pm and 6 am

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4
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Approximately how long does it take a new driver to reach the driving ability of the average experienced driver?

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5 years

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5
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Primary factors involved in teen crashes include:

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failing to yield the right of way, driving too fast for road conditions, being distracted

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6
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How often should the pre-driving checks identified for approaching the vehicle and checking the outside of the vehicle be performed?

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every time you drive

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7
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When approaching your vehicle parked at a curb, you should:

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approach the driver’s door from the front of your vehicle, facing oncoming traffic

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8
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Which of these hand positions allow for the best control when turning the steering wheel?

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9 o’clock and 3 o’clock

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9
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In vehicles equipped with a drivers side airbag, sitting closer than ___ inches from the steering wheel increases the risk of arm, neck, and facial injuries in a crash

A

10 inches

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10
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The top of the head restraint should be adjusted to a point:

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slightly above your ears

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11
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To allow enough distance to stop when responding to hazardous objects or conditions, you should identify a planned path of travel ___ seconds ahead

A

20 to 30

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12
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___ provides less traction than when driving on concrete

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asphalt, gravel, brick

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13
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If a vehicle’s speed doubles, e.g., from 20 mph to 40 mph, the distance needed to stop the vehicle increases by ___ times

A

four

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14
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When braking hard, the weight of the vehicle noticeably shifts:

A

to the front of the vehicle

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15
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When turning or curving to the right, the contact patches of the ___ increase in size

A

left side tires

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16
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When starting the engine, you should release the key or start button:

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as soon as the engine starts

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17
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When backing straight or to the right:

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position your hand on the back of the passenger seat, grip the steering wheel at 12 o’clock, move the wheel left or right in the direction you want the rear of the vehicle to go

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18
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___ acceleration is used to maintain slow forward motion or allow speed to increase gradually with minimum weight shift

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light acceleration

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19
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Total stopping distance is made up of:

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reaction time, braking time, perception time

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20
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___ braking is used to smoothly and gradually reduce brake pedal pressure at the end of a braking maneuver, helping avoid abrupt weight transpher when turning at an intersection or into a curve

A

trail braking

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21
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Traffic control devices communicate meaning using:

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color, shape, wording

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22
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RR advanced-warning signs are:

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yellow and round

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23
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An odd-numbered interstate with a single or double-digit number indicates a route that:

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runs north and south

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24
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A solid yellow center line on your side of the road means:

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you may not pass

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25
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Solid white lines are used:

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to mark the right edge of highways, between lanes, to indicate areas where lane changes are discouraged or unlawful

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26
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A driver’s license:

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gives an individual permission to operate a motor vehicle on public highways, serves to verify a driver’s knowledge of the laws that govern the use of motor vehicles on public roadways, can be taken away by the state

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27
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___ laws are designed to help drivers identify who may proceed first when more than one vehicle approaches an intersection at approximately the same time

A

right of way laws

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28
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A certificate of motor vehicle title:

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demonstrates proof of ownership

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29
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Which of the following situations describes reckless driving behavior?

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a driver intentionally drives recklessly, a driver knows his or her actions will create a significant risk, conditions make the risk obvious and serious

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30
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Most states have blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limits of ___ percent for drivers under age 21

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0.00 to 0.02

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31
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___ vision is the 5-degree cone representing only 3% of a driver’s total visual field

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central

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32
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The distance ahead that you search as you drive is your:

A

visual lead

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33
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Drivers should search at least ___ seconds ahead

A

20 to 30

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34
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Drivers should maintain a visual control zone of at least ___

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12 to 15 seconds

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35
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To effectively search the total traffic scene, drivers should monitor the area to the ___ of the vehicle

A

front, rear, sides

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36
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When driving, a “closing probability” is:

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the chance that a vehicle and another object will move closer together as they move along a projected path of travel

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37
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Adjusting your speed to address one hazard at a time is called __ multiple risks

A

separating

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38
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When you are driving, it is most difficult to control the space to your:

A

rear

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39
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In traffic, the best way for you to provide an emergency escape path is to maintain adequate space to the:

A

front and at least one side of your vehicle

40
Q

When faced with both sides of your dangers close to pathway, you should give up:

A

more space to the side with the more serious consequences

41
Q

Most states’ laws require a driver to signal at least __ feet ahead before turning in an urban area

A

100

42
Q

When preparing to turn, you should:

A

complete your braking before you turn the steering wheel

43
Q

When reversing direction, you should consider:

A

traffic density and speed, street layout and design, visibility and line of sight

44
Q

Your __ can be used to help you know how far forward to pull into a parking space

A

side mirrors

45
Q

When parking uphill next to a curb, you should turn your front wheels:

A

away from the curb

46
Q

Which of the following are considered to be vulnerable road users?

A

pedestrians, motorcyclists, bicyclists

47
Q

In crashes involving a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle, the motorcyclist is usually at fault

A

false

48
Q

Which of the following statements is true regarding sharing the road with large trucks?

A

large trucks have multiple mirror blind zones around them

49
Q

Driving courtesy is important as you share the road with:

A

drivers in funeral processions, vulnerable road users, farm machinery operators

50
Q

Drivers of passenger vehicles are at significant risk of serious injury and death when colliding with:

A

trains

51
Q

By design, intersections are risky because:

A

vehicles cross one another’s paths of travel at various angles

52
Q

Intersection types include:

A

controlled and uncontrolled

53
Q

Successfully navigating intersections involves:

A

identifying intersections well in advance of reaching them, managing speed appropriately, adjusting position as necessary

54
Q

An important difference between expressways and freeways is that expressways feature intersections, whereas freeways use:

A

interchanges

55
Q

Three main parts of freeway driving are:

A

getting on, driving on, getting off

56
Q

BAC stands for:

A

blood alcohol concentration

57
Q

Alcohol is a __ drug

A

depressant

58
Q

The first ability to be impaired by alcohol or other drugs is:

A

judgment / decision making

59
Q

Factors that affect how high a drinker’s BAC reaches include:

A

amount of beverage consumed, strength of the beverage

60
Q

It takes the body, on average, approximately how long to eliminate the alcohol contained in one drink?

A

1.25 to 1.5 hours

61
Q

People who are driving while affected by marijuana will:

A

tend to concentrate on one thing at a time while driving

62
Q

Combining one or more drugs can cause a synergistic effect on your body, meaning:

A

the combined effect is greater than the sum of the two effects separately

63
Q

A driver can legally drive after consuming marijuana:

A

never / none of the above

64
Q

Who is ultimately responsible for consuming drugs that can preventing you from driving after affect your driving abilities?

A

you, the driver

65
Q

Prescription medicines and over the counter drugs can reduce your ability to drive safely by:

A

reducing your ability to perform complex tasks, reducing your level of alertness, causing drowsiness

66
Q

The three categories of distractions include visual, manual, and:

A

mental

67
Q

How can being distracted affect the core skills needed to drive safely?

A

slowed perception, delayed decision making, improper action

68
Q

After using voice commands to make a call, send a text, or change the music, mental distractions can last up to __ seconds

A

27

69
Q

The most effective way to prevent becoming distracted by a cell phone while driving is:

A

turn on your phone’s Do Not Disturb mode

70
Q

If you encounter a suspected distracted driver, your first step should be to:

A

put more space between you and that driver

71
Q

According to research, approximately how many drivers who crashed after falling asleep did not detect any signs of drowsiness before crashing?

A

1/2

72
Q

Most people experience energy dips between approximately midnight and 6 am, and again from approximately ___, during which they are more likely to fall asleep while driving

A

2 pm to 4 pm

73
Q

People ages 12 to 18 need between __ of sleep each day

A

9 and 9.5 hours

74
Q

__ occurs when a driver uses a vehicle or some other object to threaten or cause harm to another road user as a result of a traffic incident

A

road rage

75
Q

__ is an effective way to remain awake when drowsy behind the wheel

A

none of the above (pull over)

76
Q

It’s raining hard, and your vision is so limited that you cannot see the edges of the roadway. There is no rest stop or parking lot in sight. What is your best course of action?

A

pull over to the side of the road

77
Q

Which of the following vehicles is especially prone to brake loss when traveling on downhill roads?

A

trucks

78
Q

__ can increase risk when driving in low-light or nighttime conditions

A

glare, narrower side vision, and impaired drivers

79
Q

Grime can reduce headlight effectiveness by as much as what percent?

A

90%

80
Q

As few as __ inches of water can cause you to lose control of your vehicle

A

6 inches

81
Q

What occurs when water between the tires and the road builds until the tires begin to ride on a film of water, resulting in traction loss?

A

hydroplaning

82
Q

To avoid crashing, you can use:

A

evasive steering, evasive braking, and evasive acceleration

83
Q

A __ skid occurs when your front tires lose contact with the road surface

A

understeer

84
Q

If you begin to skid, the best response is to:

A

continue to look and steer where you want your vehicle to go

85
Q

If you believe that your brakes have failed, your first action should be to:

A

pump the brake pedal

86
Q

Vehicles use the greatest amount of fuel when:

A

accelerating

87
Q

What should be considered when purchasing tires?

A

tire quality, tread life, and traction rating

88
Q

The recommended tire air pressure can typically be found:

A

in the owner’s manual and on a placard typically located on the driver doorjamb

89
Q

To be safe to use, your vehicle’s tires should have a minimum tread depth of:

A

4/32 of an inch

90
Q

Engine oil should be changed:

A

according to the maintenance schedule in your owner’s manual

91
Q

Lane departure warning systems are designed to:

A

warn the driver when the vehicle drifts into the next lane

92
Q

__ is a technology that requires the driver to maintain constant control of the vehicle

A

forward collision avoidance, automatic emergency braking, and lane keeping assist

93
Q

Before driving any vehicle equipped with safety technology, the driver should:

A

understand the purpose and function of each technology, read the vehicle’s owner’s manual

94
Q

Adaptive cruise control is designed to:

A

none of the above

95
Q

The potential benefit(s) of self-driving vehicles include:

A

improved traffic flow

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