Chapter Tests

Question 1

Approximately what percentage of crashes are caused by driver error?

Answer 1

90%

Question 2

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

Answer 2

20 to 30

Question 3

A teen drivers chances of crashing are higher when driving:

Answer 3

between 9 pm and 6 am

Question 4

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

Answer 4

5 years

Question 5

Primary factors involved in teen crashes include:

Answer 5

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

Question 6

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

Answer 6

every time you drive

Question 7

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

Answer 7

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

Question 8

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

Answer 8

9 o’clock and 3 o’clock

Question 9

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

Answer 9

10 inches

Question 10

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

Answer 10

slightly above your ears

Question 11

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

Answer 11

20 to 30

Question 12

___ provides less traction than when driving on concrete

Answer 12

asphalt, gravel, brick

Question 13

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

Answer 13

four

Question 14

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

Answer 14

to the front of the vehicle

Question 15

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

Answer 15

left side tires

Question 16

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

Answer 16

as soon as the engine starts

Question 17

When backing straight or to the right:

Answer 17

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

Question 18

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

Answer 18

light acceleration

Question 19

Total stopping distance is made up of:

Answer 19

reaction time, braking time, perception time

Question 20

___ 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

Answer 20

trail braking

Question 21

Traffic control devices communicate meaning using:

Answer 21

color, shape, wording

Question 22

RR advanced-warning signs are:

Answer 22

yellow and round

Question 23

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

Answer 23

runs north and south

Question 24

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

Answer 24

you may not pass

Question 25

Solid white lines are used:

Answer 25

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

Question 26

A driver's license:

Answer 26

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

Question 27

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

Answer 27

right of way laws

Question 28

A certificate of motor vehicle title:

Answer 28

demonstrates proof of ownership

Question 29

Which of the following situations describes reckless driving behavior?

Answer 29

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

Question 30

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

Answer 30

0.00 to 0.02

Question 31

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

Answer 31

central

Question 32

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

Answer 32

visual lead

Question 33

Drivers should search at least ___ seconds ahead

Answer 33

20 to 30

Question 34

Drivers should maintain a visual control zone of at least ___

Answer 34

12 to 15 seconds

Question 35

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

Answer 35

front, rear, sides

Question 36

When driving, a "closing probability" is:

Answer 36

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

Question 37

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

Answer 37

separating

Question 38

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

Answer 38

rear

Question 39

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

Answer 39

front and at least one side of your vehicle

Question 40

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

Answer 40

more space to the side with the more serious consequences

Question 41

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

Answer 41

100

Question 42

When preparing to turn, you should:

Answer 42

complete your braking before you turn the steering wheel

Question 43

When reversing direction, you should consider:

Answer 43

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

Question 44

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

Answer 44

side mirrors

Question 45

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

Answer 45

away from the curb

Question 46

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

Answer 46

pedestrians, motorcyclists, bicyclists

Question 47

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

Answer 47

false

Question 48

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

Answer 48

large trucks have multiple mirror blind zones around them

Question 49

Driving courtesy is important as you share the road with:

Answer 49

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

Question 50

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

Answer 50

trains

Question 51

By design, intersections are risky because:

Answer 51

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

Question 52

Intersection types include:

Answer 52

controlled and uncontrolled

Question 53

Successfully navigating intersections involves:

Answer 53

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

Question 54

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

Answer 54

interchanges

Question 55

Three main parts of freeway driving are:

Answer 55

getting on, driving on, getting off

Question 56

BAC stands for:

Answer 56

blood alcohol concentration

Question 57

Alcohol is a __ drug

Answer 57

depressant

Question 58

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

Answer 58

judgment / decision making

Question 59

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

Answer 59

amount of beverage consumed, strength of the beverage

Question 60

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

Answer 60

1.25 to 1.5 hours

Question 61

People who are driving while affected by marijuana will:

Answer 61

tend to concentrate on one thing at a time while driving

Question 62

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

Answer 62

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

Question 63

A driver can legally drive after consuming marijuana:

Answer 63

never / none of the above

Question 64

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

Answer 64

you, the driver

Question 65

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

Answer 65

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

Question 66

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

Answer 66

mental

Question 67

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

Answer 67

slowed perception, delayed decision making, improper action

Question 68

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

Answer 68

27

Question 69

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

Answer 69

turn on your phone's Do Not Disturb mode

Question 70

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

Answer 70

put more space between you and that driver

Question 71

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

Answer 71

1/2

Question 72

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

Answer 72

2 pm to 4 pm

Question 73

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

Answer 73

9 and 9.5 hours

Question 74

__ 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

Answer 74

road rage

Question 75

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

Answer 75

none of the above (pull over)

Question 76

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?

Answer 76

pull over to the side of the road

Question 77

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

Answer 77

trucks

Question 78

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

Answer 78

glare, narrower side vision, and impaired drivers

Question 79

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

Answer 79

90%

Question 80

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

Answer 80

6 inches

Question 81

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?

Answer 81

hydroplaning

Question 82

To avoid crashing, you can use:

Answer 82

evasive steering, evasive braking, and evasive acceleration

Question 83

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

Answer 83

understeer

Question 84

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

Answer 84

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

Question 85

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

Answer 85

pump the brake pedal

Question 86

Vehicles use the greatest amount of fuel when:

Answer 86

accelerating

Question 87

What should be considered when purchasing tires?

Answer 87

tire quality, tread life, and traction rating

Question 88

The recommended tire air pressure can typically be found:

Answer 88

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

Question 89

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

Answer 89

4/32 of an inch

Question 90

Engine oil should be changed:

Answer 90

according to the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual

Question 91

Lane departure warning systems are designed to:

Answer 91

warn the driver when the vehicle drifts into the next lane

Question 92

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

Answer 92

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

Question 93

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

Answer 93

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

Question 94

Adaptive cruise control is designed to:

Answer 94

none of the above

Question 95

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

Answer 95

improved traffic flow