Safe Driving Tips

Question 1

What are the two most effective hand positions?

Answer 1

For vehicles w/o airbags: 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock

For vehicles with airbags: 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock

Question 2

How do you operate the transmission park system?

Answer 2

Park. Shift the transmission into the “park” position. Turn key to LOCK and remove.

Question 3

How do you operate the two-hand button system?

Answer 3

Park. This system requires two hands. Depress button below the steering column. Turn key to LOCK and remove.

Question 4

How do you operate the lever system?

Answer 4

Park. Depress lever located near the ignition. Turn key to LOCK and remove

Question 5

How do you operate the one-hand button system?

Answer 5

Park. Depress button located near ignition. Turn key to LOCK and remove

Question 6

How do you operate the push-in system?

Answer 6

Park. Turn key to OFF, push in. Turn key to LOCK and remove.

Question 7

How do you operate the turn and remove system?

Answer 7

Park. Turn key to LOCK and remove.

Question 8

When you are turning, driving through, or entering an intersection, which way do you look?

Answer 8

Left, right, left.

Question 9

How far ahead of your vehicle should you look while driving?

Answer 9

At least 10 seconds ahead (one block in the city, one half mile on an open road)

Question 10

What are the trouble spots that require slower speeds and increased observation?

Answer 10

Shopping centers, schools, playgrounds, residential streets, Rush hour traffic, narrow bridges, toll plazas

Question 11

What are the rules for when entering a freeway?

Answer 11

Adjust to the freeway speed in the acceleration lane. Do not cross solid white line. Signal and move carefully into freeway lane.

Question 12

Some freeway entrance ramps have traffic signals which regulate the release of vehicles onto a freeway to allow easier merging and a smoother traffic flow. During which hours do these signals operate?

Answer 12

During the morning peak period of 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

During the evening peak period of 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Question 13

Traffic moving at less than the normal speed on a freeway should always use which lane?

Answer 13

The right lane

Question 14

On a freeway, how long do you have to signal before changing lanes?

Answer 14

At least 200 feet

Question 15

What are the rules for when leaving a freeway?

Answer 15

Do not slow on the freeway. Slow down after turning into deceleration lane. Do not make last minute turnoff. Check posted safe speed for exit ramp.

Question 16

What are the steps of changing lanes?

Answer 16

Turn your signal on. Check your mirrors. Check your blind spot by looking over your shoulder. If it is safe, you may change lanes. Turn off signal after completing the lane change.

Question 17

Should you slow down or brake in a curve?

Answer 17

No. Brake before entering the curve.

Question 18

When is it required by law to drive with your headlights on?

Answer 18

From sunset to sunrise or whenever. Visibility is less than 1000 feet

Question 19

When is it required to have parking lights on, whether the vehicle is attended or not?

Answer 19

From sunset to sunrise, or whenever visibility is less than 1000 feet

Question 20

When should you use your brights?

Answer 20

When driving in rural areas and on open highways away from urban and metropolitan areas

Question 21

If you are driving with your brights on, your high beam lights on, or your low beam lights with fog lights on, you must dim them before coming within _____ feet of any oncoming vehicle.

Answer 21

500 feet

Question 22

What is hydroplaning?

Answer 22

Natural phenomenon whereby the water forms a very thin, but very strong, film on the road

Question 23

What do you do if you feel your vehicle hydroplaning?

Answer 23

Ease your foot off the gas, or
If engaged, immediately turn off your cruise control and allow the vehicle to slow down and regain traction. If the highway is wet or icy, do not use cruise control.
Keep the steering wheel straight.
Do not try to stop or turn.

Question 24

What should you do if you begin to skid?

Answer 24

Let up on the accelerator and turn the front wheels in the direction of the skid.

Question 25

How do you control speeds while going up or down long, steep hills?

Answer 25

Using a lower gear