Section 8 - An Introduction to Driving

Question 1

True or False - It’s ok to wear a headset or earplugs in both ears while driving

Answer 1

False. It’s AGAINST THE LAW to do so.

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Question 2

Can fatigue and drowsiness affect your vision?

Answer 2

Yes, they can!

Avoid driving if you are fatigued or drowsy.

Question 3

Can fatigue and drowsiness increase reaction time to hazards? That is, can they make you slower to react?

Answer 3

Yes!

It’s best to avoid driving if you are fatigued or drowsy.

Question 4

_____________ and ____________ can make you an unsafe driver. Some medicines can make you sleepy.

Answer 4

Prescription and OTC medications can make you an unsafe driver.

Question 5

You are at least 14 years of age and have either 1) lapses of consciousness, 2) Alzheimer’s disease or 3) related disorders. What must the doctor do?

Answer 5

Doctors are required to report patients, who are at least 14 years old, to DMV if they are diagnosed as having 1) Lapses of consciousness, 2) Alzheimer’s disease or 3) Related disorders. You doctor may also report other medical conditions if they believe they may affect your ability to drive safely.

Question 6

Your hands are on the steering wheel either at 9 and 3’oclock or at 8 and 4 o’clock. Your hands never cross over the face of the steering wheel. What kind of steering is this?

Answer 6

Hand-to-Hand Steering (aka push/pull steering)

Question 7

You have your hands either at the 9 and 3’oclock position or lower at the 8 and 4’oclock position. You push the steering wheel up with one hand. You let go of the steering wheel with your other hand. Reach across the arm still holding the wheel, grip the wheel, and pull up. What kind of steering is this?

Answer 7

Hand-Over-Hand Steering

Question 8

What are the situations which require one-hand steering?

Answer 8

Only two situations

1) When you are turning while backing up.
- Place your hand at the 12’oclock position on the steering wheel
2) When you are operating vehical controls that require you to remove a hand from the steering wheel.

Question 9

Optimal number of hands to control your vehicle

Answer 9

Two

Question 10

What does this mean?

Answer 10

Left turn

Question 11

What does this mean?

Answer 11

Right turn

Question 12

What does this mean?

Answer 12

Slow or stop

Question 13

You should signal at least _________ feet before you turn

a) 50
b) 75
c) 100
d) 125
e) 150

Answer 13

c) 100 feet

Question 14

What four things must you do before every lane change?

Answer 14

1) Signal
2) Check your mirrors
3) Look over your shoulder
4) Check your blind spot

Question 15

How many seconds should you signal before you change lanes of a freeway?

Answer 15

At least 5 seconds

Question 16

What must you do before you pull next to the curb?

Answer 16

Signal!

Question 17

What must you do before you pull away from the curb?

Answer 17

Signal!

Question 18

This action can help to avoid collisions even in situations when you think your are safe.

Answer 18

Using turn signal.

Make using a turn signal a habit!

Question 19

You plan on turning after crossing an intersection. When should you start signalling?

Answer 19

When you are almost through the intersection.

If you signal earlier, other drivers might think you plan to turn at the intersection and pull out in front of you.

Question 20

How can you let other drivers know that you are there or warn others of a hazard?

Answer 20

By using your vehicle’s horn.

Question 21

You’re on a narrow mountain road and cannot see at least 200 feet in front. How to alert oncoming traffic that you’re there?

Answer 21

Use your vehicle’s horn.

Question 22

It’s too dark to see and you cannot clearly recognize a person or vehicle from 1000 feet away–what to do?

Answer 22

Use your headlights.

Question 23

Start using headlights _______ minutes after sunset until _______ minutes before sunrise.

Answer 23

30 minutes after sunset

30 minutes before sunrise

Question 24

When to use low-beam headlights

Answer 24

In adverse weather.

If you need to use your windshield wipers due to rain or snow, you must turn on your low-beam headlights.

Question 25

It’s sunny and you’re driving along small country/mountain roads and tunnels. What must you do?

Answer 25

Use your headlights, even on sunny days!

Question 26

You’re driving on a mountain road and it’s cloudy. It’s hard to see other vehicles. What must you do?

Answer 26

Turn on your headlights!

Question 27

Ways to warn drivers behind you of a collision or hazard ahead

Answer 27

You can use any (or all) of the following method:

1) Turn on your emergency flashers
2) Lightly tap your brake pedal 3-4 times
3) Use a hand signal when slowing and stopping

Question 28

All of the following practices are dangerous to do while driving. Which of these is also illegal?

a) Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
b) Transporting an unrestrained animal inside the vehicle.
c) Adjusting your outside mirrors.

Answer 28

a) Listening to music through headphones that cover both ears.
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Question 29

You are about to make a left turn. You must signal continuously during the last _____ feet before the turn.

a) 100
b) 75
c) 50

Answer 29

a) 100

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Question 30

You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and:

a) Move toward the left side of your lane.
b) Signal for 100 feet before turning.
c) Avoid driving in the bicycle lane.

Answer 30

b) Signal for 100 feet before turning.
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Question 31

When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street:

a) Your front wheels must be turned toward the street.
b) Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.
c) One of your rear wheels must touch the curb.

Answer 31

b) Your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb.

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Question 32

Below is a:

a) Loading zone for passengers or mail only.
b) Loading zone for freight or passengers.
c) Loading zone for freight only.

Answer 32

a) Loading zone for passengers or mail only.

Question 33

The sign below means:

a) Winding road, use caution.
b) Merging traffic from the right.
c) Slippery when wet, use caution.

Answer 33

b) Merging traffic from the right.

Question 34

Which of the following statements is correct:

a) Use your left foot to brake.
b) Use your right foot for both braking and accelerating your vehicle.
c) You should always brake abruptly to to ensure stopping.

Answer 34

b) Use your right foot for both braking and accelerating your vehicle.

Question 35

When you see this sign, you should stop and:

a) Check for vehicles only in the direction that you plan on going, then proceed.
b) Let all vehicles that arrive before or after you go first.
c) Check for traffic in all directions before proceeding.

Answer 35

c) Check for traffic in all directions before proceeding.

Question 36

Regulatory signs are:

a) Green
b) Yellow
c) White

Answer 36

c) White

Regulatory signs inform drivers of specific laws that must be obeyed. Displayed laws may be about traffic direction, lane use, turning, speed, parking, or special situations. Regulatory signs are commonly white squares or rectangles with black, red, or green letters or symbols.

Question 37

It is illegal to park your vehicle:

a) Within three feet of a private driveway.
b) In a bicycle lane.
c) In an unmarked crosswalk.

Answer 37

c) In an unmarked crosswalk

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Question 38

Can you park within three feet of a sidewalk ramp for disabled persons?

Answer 38

No, it’s illegal to do so.

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