Segment 1 - Test Flashcards
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A new driver is a _______ driver.
Inexperienced
A licensed driving coach for Level 1 must be ______ or older?
16 years old
How many drives do you have to complete in order to take the test?
3 drives
If you schedule more than 3 drives before you take the exam there is a possibility that your 4,5,6 drives will be _______.
Rescheduled
You can schedule your drives after____
day 3
What is the maximum number of hours that a student can attend a classroom session in a single day?
2 hours
How many hours of classroom time must you complete in Segment 1?
24 hours
Are you allowed to be in a car while attending class?
No
You must cancel a scheduled drive ____ hours before to avoid a $30 charge.
48
Once you have completed all 24 hours of class, 6 hours of driving, 4 hours of observation, you must request your certificate of completion in the ___________ ____________.
Student Portal
Once you have requested your certificate of completion from your student portal, it can take up to ________ business days to arrive in your email and student Portal.
3-5
If you miss a class and need to make it up, you will be charged a $30 fee. You can schedule a makeup appointment by _________.
Calling the main office
Where can we learn more information about our vehicle’s instrument panel and safety devices?
Owner’s manual
What communication device can we use to warn others of potential danger?
Horn
How should one sit for a safety belt to work efficiently?
Sit upright, with back firmly against the seat.
Can an airbag protect a vehicle occupant without using a safety belt?
No
What part of your foot should touch the floor for your seat to be properly adjusted.
Heel
What does the letter P on the drive shift stand for?
Park
What does the letter R on the drive shift stand for?
Reverse
What does the letter N on the drive shift stand for?
Neutral
What does the letter D on the drive shift stand for?
Drive
What does the number 2 on the drive shift stand for?
Second gear
What does the number 1 on the drive shift stand for?
First gear
What does it mean if the brake light is on?
That the brake is engaged
After putting your vehicle in park, why is it important to turn off your lights and accessories?
So you don’t drain the battery.
If your gas gauge reads that is a quarter full what should you do?
Refuel
Head restraints offer the most protection for driver’s involved in which type of collision?
Rear-end collision
What is the enhanced mirror setting?
Correct mirror position - check blind spots
What is the name of the left footrest?
The dead petal
Proper head restraint position?
Back of the middle of your head, 3 inches above your ear
Properly adjusted mirrors?
To where you can see in all directions
Why are most collisions at curves?
Speeding
The more momentum a vehicle has the harder it is to ______
Stop, break
What is the primary reason that safety belts are important to a driver in a crash?
They keep you inside the car
If we don’t steer the vehicle through a curve will the vehicle continue to drive?
In a straight line
On a sharp curve a driver could brake…
before entering the curve
Do all vehicles accelerate the same?
no
When we brake the weight of the vehicle shifts?
forward
Always release this after you shift into gear, before you remove your foot from the _____ brake?
parking break
What are the three levels of deceleration?
- release the accelerator
- control your braking
- applying pressure
We use our toes and ankles to do what?
control the petal
besides checking mirrors and blind spots the technique called “The Dutch Reach” will help a driver see a bicyclist in the road before exiting their vehicle?
True
a driver exiting a vehicle parked at a curb should be able to view traffic behind them, they can make it a habit to check every time by using the “Dutch Reach”, which hand is used to open their door?
The right hand
A driver entering a vehicle parked at a curb should enter the vehicle from the front, why?
So they can see oncoming traffic
How can we avoid scratching our paint or doing damage to other vehicle’s when getting out of our car?
open it slowly and carefully
In reverse is a vehicle’s movement is 10x greater than steering forward?
yes
Why is breaking and turning at the same time dangerous?
You’re putting too much weight on your tires and loose traction
What are the three types of traffic control devices that provide information on laws, hazards, and the roads themselves?
- Traffic signs
- signals
- road marketing
What should we consider before turning left?
You have to wait for an oncoming traffic
What color lines separate oncoming traffic on a two-lane road?
Yellow
What does a broken yellow line indicate?
You can pass to the other lane
What is the purpose of a solid white line between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction?
You don’t want (can’t) to pass
Unless told, what is the speed limit in a mobile home park?
15
Unless told, what is the speed limit in a residential area?
25
Unless told, what is the speed limit in a business district?
25
If a highway traffic lane is closed for construction, maintenance, or surveying what is the speed limit?
45
Unless told, what is the speed limit on an expressway?
70
Unless told, what is the speed limit on an unmarked road or rural area?
55
Is the safest speed limit always the speed posted on the sign?
No, consider the road conditions
The condition of the road surface is a major factor in determining a safe speed in what driving environment?
Rural, country
You are most likely to find unexpected curves and hills in what driving environment?
Rural
What color and how many sides is a school zone sign?
Yellow/green with 5 sides
A yellow pennant shaped sign indicates what?
A no passing zone
Which type of signs control the movement of traffic?
Regulatory signs
Which type of signs provide information about routes and destinations?
Guide signs
What must you do at a red flashing light?
Stop
A traffic light that has been green for sometime will likely turn?
Yellow
What should you do when a traffic signal turns yellow?
Slow down
Can you ever turn left on red?
Yes, only if it’s a one-way road
If you face an oncoming yellow flashing arrow in the left turn lane, then oncoming traffic will be facing which light?
Solid green
When a driver faces a flashing yellow arrow in the left turn lane, who has the right of way?
Oncoming traffic
What do you do if the light turns green and there are still vehicles in the intersection?
Wait
White lines that are dashed:
Separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction
Who must yield if two vehicles approach an intersection at the same time?
Left
If there is a red light, but a traffic control officer is in the road telling us to go, do we follow the light of the officer?
The officer
What is Kelsey’s Law?
No phones for a Level 1 and Level 2 license
Based on what we’ve learned, are right of way laws written to those who go or those who yield?
For those who yield
Who has the right of way at a four way stop intersection, if two vehicles arrive at the same time?
The car to the right
Implied consent means?
You gave permission to the state of Michigan
What are the Implied Consent Laws designed for?
Punish drivers for refusing a BAC
Is passing on the right of another vehicle by crossing the solid white line that marks the edge of the roadway allowed or prohibited?
prohibited
Is it ever okay to pass another vehicle on the right?
No
What is the purpose of a “Michigan Left Turn”?
To replace the traditional intersections
How many vehicles can turn at the same time in a Michigan Left turn?
One, unless told otherwise
Can we legally exceed the speed limit while passing another vehicle?
No
Is it legal to turn right at a red light?
No
Should we immediately stop in the middle of a road if we get pulled over?
No, go to the side of the road
How does the Zero Tolerance Law pertain to driving?
No alcohol for minors, it’s illegal
How does a vehicle owner in Michigan show they are financially responsible for their vehicle?
Proof of insurance
Children under this age should not be left unattended in the vehicle?
6
Where should you hands be if you are pulled over by a police officer?
A steering wheel, or dashboard visible to officer
You need to show an officer your licence, registration and insurance when?
Traffic stop
How can ground viewing help a driver?
Help reduce seeing other people around you
This type of vision gives us a sense of speed
Referral
What part of our vision should we use for targeting while driving?
Central
Is it safest for the driver and other road users to drive with their headlights on at all times?
Yes
The area around you that you can see is called?
Field of vision (the donut)
To drive straight forward you should look?
Straight or the direction that you’re going
What parts of our body are used to perceive and interpret?
Eyes and brain
A driver will have a better view of the road around them if they leave more of this around their vehicle?
Space
Which mirror is the best for viewing the area behind us?
Rear-view mirrors
What should you do (check) the instant you observe a conflict/hazard ahead?
Mirrors
The acronym PDA in driver’s education stands for?
Perceive to Decide Impact
PDA helps a driver do what?
Gather, filter and act
What is the step in identifying a hazard?
Rear-view mirror
What is it called when you are looking side to side, near, and far while you drive?
Searching
When you’re stopped at an intersection and want to turn right, which direction should you look before you turn?
Left
What does an organized and aggressive visual search for hazards in traffic depend on most?
Visual on where it is
This distance is the space we travel from the time we see a hazard and our brain identifies the hazard?
Following distance
Following another vehicle too closely, curves on the road, large utility vehicles and other obstacles can restrict your ____?
Line of sight
If you see a hazard ahead and have time to react, what should you do next?
Check your mirrors
If you drive past a hazard what should you do as you approach it?
Slow down, check your surroundings
When driving there are parked vehicles to your right, where should you position your vehicle?
To the left portion of your lane
How do you select an adequate gap in traffic?
Find enough space for the driver around you so they don’t have to break or change lanes
How do we measure our following distance?
Wait till the driver ahead meets the checkpoint
If we increase the speed of our vehicle we should increase our _________ _________?
Following distance
While driving on an open roadway should our search be nearer or farther away than it would be in city traffic?
Farther
You should only begin a pass if?
It is safe to do so
If you choose to follow a vehicle closer than 3-4 seconds it may limit your _____.
Space
If being tailgated, a driver should keep more space to the:
Front part of the vehicle
To avoid emergency driving situations, a driver should:
slow down and pay attention
A driver needs to pay attention to the entire traffic area by searching:
everything
Following a motorcycle you should:
Give them lots of space
Which shoulder should you look over when backing out of a diagonal parking space?
Right shoulder
We should turn our head and shoulders and look backward when performing what maneuver?
Backing up
We should park no further than how far from the curb
12 inches
When parallel parking, how far away should we start next to the vehicle we want to park behind?
2-3 ft
Name a consideration we should make when changing lanes to the center lane on a multi lane expressway:
Other drivers could try to take the same position
What should we do after turning?
check rear-view
If you turn the steering wheel too slowly in a right turn what will happen?
Turn into wrong lane
After checking to make sure it is safe, what is the next thing you should do to perform a 3-pt turn around?
Pull onto the side of the road
When turning, our last look should be…
in the direction of the intended path
Which type of acceleration should we use while parking?
R, D, E
Which type of acceleration should we use while passing another vehicle?
Thrust
What do we need to see to return to our lane after passing?
Front end of the car passed is on the mirror
Explain the proper way to change lanes:
Check mirrors, blind spots, mirrors, signs
Are roundabouts are designed to reduce serious injury and fatal crashes?
Yes
Should you ever change lanes in a roundabout?
No
What type of signs do we often see before entering a roundabout?
Yield
If you are at an intersection and about to make a right turn, which lane do you turn into?
Right most lane
When making a left turn (even from a one way street) which lane should you start in and then end in?
Left most lane/closest to legal lane
You are the first vehicle at an intersection. Which is the best position for your wheels to be in to take when waiting to make a left turn at a traffic signal that does not have a turn light?
Wheels need to be straight
Why is it important for a driver to perform blind spot checks before changing lanes?
To cover areas not seen in mirrors
When backing-up do you steer in the same direction you want to move the vehicle?
Yes
What is your safest option for turning around on a busy narrow roadway with lots of oncoming traffic?
Back onto the driveway, all eyes on the right side
Do parked vehicles or traveling vehicles have the right of way?
Traveling vehicles
If you park facing uphill with a curb you should turn your wheels which way?
Left
Best maneuver for controlling a head on collision is unavoidable so…
pump breaks, keep a firm grip
Making a turn steer look:
oncoming traffic, then path of travel
Entering a freeway, who has the right of way?
Traffic on the freeway
Making a right turn it is important to remember that the rear wheels…
Track closer to the curb
Driving through freeway work zones drivers should be…
Slowing down and paying attention
What should you do if you see an emergency vehicle approaching?
Move to the right
Do you have to stop for an emergency on the opposite side of a divided highway?
No
What is Michigan’s “Move Over” law?
You have to pull over for emergency vehicles
When stopped at a railroad crossing, you should get no closer than how many feet from the tracks?
15 feet
Before reaching a RR crossing in slow and heavy traffic where do you stop?
Behind the line
What should we do at an unprotected railroad crossing?
Listen and look for a coming train
What color overhead lights indicate that the school bus will be stopping soon?
yellow
How long should we stay stopped for a school bus with red flashing lights on?
Until they’re off (leave)
A school bus is stopped off the roadway ahead of you with it’s yellow hazard lights flashing you should…
yield
Where should a driver stop in relation to a stop line or crosswalk?
Along the road
Where may you encounter equestrians (horses)?
Rural (country) areas
What is a tractor-trailer?
A semi-truck
If you notice a tractor-trailer at an intersection that is planning on turning you can expect?
They make a wide turn
You want to pass a large truck traveling on the expressway, what is the best method for passing?
Quickly pass them of the left
Why is it a bad idea to cut in front of a semi-truck too quickly?
They can’t stop fast enough
How much space should we give a bicycle while passing?
At least 3 feet
If we are driving on a road with a bicycle lane, we need to do what before turning?
Check your blindspots
If the intersection you are stopping at has a sidewalk you should stop…
Before it
If you see a blind pedestrian near the road when should you yield to them?
At all times
What is the acceptable response when approaching a blind pedestrian crossing the street who is using a while cane or using a guide dog?
Stop, wait till they cross
Should you give motorcycles more or less following distance?
More
Why should you always look for motorcycles when lane changing?
They are smaller and much harder to see
When another vehicle is passing you what should you do?
Let them pass you, maintain your speed and position
What should you do if a passing vehicle cuts into your stop distance, when returning to their lane?
Slow down, check from open zones to your right
In which driving environment do we most often see bicyclists, mopeds and pedestrians?
Urban or city
Before turning in an urban environment you should always check for?
Pedestrians and bicyclists
Before turning right in an urban environment you should always check for?
Pedestrians and bicyclists
Before turning right in an urban environment what should you check for?
Bicyclists
If you are not able to complete a pass before entering a no-passing zone you should not begin the pass?
True
If a deer runs out into the roadway what should you do?
Concentrate on braking and steering
If you see farm machinery ahead of you what should you do?
Adjust speed and position
What is the largest cause of crashes when driving in low visibility conditions, like rain, snow and fog?
Speed
Is driving in heavy fog a safe decision?
No
Ice can easily hide on what types of road features on freezing wet days/
Bridges and highways
Do we need to clean snow off our entire vehicle, including the roof before driving?
Yes
What is the best way to prevent skidding on a slippery road surface?
Slow down and stay in the lane.
How do you get a little better traction while driving on wet roads?
Drive in the tracks of the person ahead of you
Standing water on the roadway is a good indication that what could occur?
Hydro-planning
What should you do after driving through a puddle?
Check your brakes to make sure that they still work
In inclement weather is it safe to use cruise control?
No
How should a driver approach a construction zone?
Slow down and pay attention
Are head-on collisions are the most common in a construction zone?
No
A weave lane on a freeway is very dangerous because…
of acceleration and deceleration lanes
The exit ramp is blocked my traffic. What now?
Get off at the next exit
When should a driver brake when exiting the expressway?
When you get to the deceleration lane
What is the most important decision we can make in rural driving?
Control steering and breaking
An indication that the road conditions in the area you are driving have changed is?
The steering wheel will shake or vibrate
If you see loose gravel on the roadway, what should you do?
Slow down
If you are performing an off-road recovery you need to make sure that you have a…
firm grip on the steering wheel
What factor should we consider when choosing a speed in rainy conditions?
The amount of water on the roads, friction
At which point is a rainy road slipperiest?
first couple minutes of rain fall
What do you do if your vehicle loses traction?
Slow down, take foot off the gas
At what speed should you merge on to the expressway?
Match the speed of traffic
If you choose to travel in the right lane on the expressway you should expect…
people entering
If you are using your vehicle’s sun visor and it is positioned down angles toward the windshield, you are most likely driving towards…
the sun
What should you do when facing the high beam lights of oncoming traffic?
glance down to the right edge of the road
If an oncoming driver drifts into your lane what should you do?
Turn to the right (look for gap)
If you must leave the roadway at a high speed and there’s no open space, what should you steer for?
Something soft
What should you do if you must stop suddenly and your vehicle is not equipped with ABS?? (Anti-lock Braking System)
press firmly on the brake pedal
What should you do if you must stop suddenly and your vehicle IS equipped with ABS? (Anti-lock Braking System)
Break normaly
Explain what happens and what to do when your front tire blows out:
the tire goes in the direction of the rear of the vehicle
you need to control the vehicle
Explain what happens and what to do when your rear tire blows out:
the tire goes in the direction of the rear of the vehicle
you need to steer to safety
Explain what happens and what to do when your brakes fail:
go to parking breaks or side of the road
you need to pump break rapidly
Explain what happens and what to do when your temperature light comes on:
the car is overheating
you need to pull over and don’t touch anything
Explain what happens and what to do when your accelerator is sticking:
you need to put the car in neutral
Explain what happens and what to do when your headlights fail:
try the dimmer switch, if one doesn’t work the other might, if both don’t work try your hazard lights
Regardless of new technologies, like autopilot, who is responsible for driving a vehicle?
You, the driver
Are the majority of crashes are a result of human error?
Yes
If your vehicle is equipped with different safety technologies what is important for you know?
How they work
Safety and driver assistance technologies are often activated when?
When we make an error
Which is the most important part of your vehicle?
The tires
How often should you check your tires, lights, and controls?
Every 6 months
You don’t have to regularly check your tires if you have a Tire Pressure Monitoring System in your vehicle?
No, you still should check it every six months
You can check your tire depth using which coin?
A quarter
Always have your foot on this when starting a vehicle, even if you are using a push button start?
The break
With a push button start ignition you need to make sure to do what when securing your vehicle?
Push it off
Why is the tread depth important?
You want traction
How do you warn others drivers that your vehicle is having a problem, like a vehicle breakdown?
Hazard lights
What is the best action to take if your vehicle breaks down?
You go to the side of the road
This vehicle safety technology warms you that someone may be entering into your blind spot, by flashing light on your outside mirror?
Blind Spot Monitoring System
What does ESC stand for?
Electronic stability control
How does left turn crash avoidance technology work?
a visual or audible warning
