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1
Q

A new driver is a _______ driver.

A

Inexperienced

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2
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A licensed driving coach for Level 1 must be ______ or older?

A

16 years old

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3
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How many drives do you have to complete in order to take the test?

A

3 drives

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4
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If you schedule more than 3 drives before you take the exam there is a possibility that your 4,5,6 drives will be _______.

A

Rescheduled

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5
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You can schedule your drives after____

A

day 3

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6
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What is the maximum number of hours that a student can attend a classroom session in a single day?

A

2 hours

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7
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How many hours of classroom time must you complete in Segment 1?

A

24 hours

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8
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Are you allowed to be in a car while attending class?

A

No

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9
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You must cancel a scheduled drive ____ hours before to avoid a $30 charge.

A

48

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10
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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 ___________ ____________.

A

Student Portal

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11
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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.

A

3-5

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12
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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 _________.

A

Calling the main office

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13
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Where can we learn more information about our vehicle’s instrument panel and safety devices?

A

Owner’s manual

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14
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What communication device can we use to warn others of potential danger?

A

Horn

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15
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How should one sit for a safety belt to work efficiently?

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Sit upright, with back firmly against the seat.

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16
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Can an airbag protect a vehicle occupant without using a safety belt?

A

No

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17
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What part of your foot should touch the floor for your seat to be properly adjusted.

A

Heel

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18
Q

What does the letter P on the drive shift stand for?

A

Park

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19
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What does the letter R on the drive shift stand for?

A

Reverse

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20
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What does the letter N on the drive shift stand for?

A

Neutral

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21
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What does the letter D on the drive shift stand for?

A

Drive

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22
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What does the number 2 on the drive shift stand for?

A

Second gear

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23
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What does the number 1 on the drive shift stand for?

A

First gear

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24
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What does it mean if the brake light is on?

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That the brake is engaged

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25
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After putting your vehicle in park, why is it important to turn off your lights and accessories?

A

So you don’t drain the battery.

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26
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If your gas gauge reads that is a quarter full what should you do?

A

Refuel

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27
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Head restraints offer the most protection for driver’s involved in which type of collision?

A

Rear-end collision

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28
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What is the enhanced mirror setting?

A

Correct mirror position - check blind spots

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29
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What is the name of the left footrest?

A

The dead petal

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30
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Proper head restraint position?

A

Back of the middle of your head, 3 inches above your ear

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31
Q

Properly adjusted mirrors?

A

To where you can see in all directions

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32
Q

Why are most collisions at curves?

A

Speeding

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33
Q

The more momentum a vehicle has the harder it is to ______

A

Stop, break

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34
Q

What is the primary reason that safety belts are important to a driver in a crash?

A

They keep you inside the car

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35
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If we don’t steer the vehicle through a curve will the vehicle continue to drive?

A

In a straight line

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36
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On a sharp curve a driver could brake…

A

before entering the curve

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37
Q

Do all vehicles accelerate the same?

A

no

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38
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When we brake the weight of the vehicle shifts?

A

forward

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39
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Always release this after you shift into gear, before you remove your foot from the _____ brake?

A

parking break

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40
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What are the three levels of deceleration?

A
  1. release the accelerator
  2. control your braking
  3. applying pressure
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41
Q

We use our toes and ankles to do what?

A

control the petal

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42
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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?

A

True

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43
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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?

A

The right hand

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44
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A driver entering a vehicle parked at a curb should enter the vehicle from the front, why?

A

So they can see oncoming traffic

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45
Q

How can we avoid scratching our paint or doing damage to other vehicle’s when getting out of our car?

A

open it slowly and carefully

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46
Q

In reverse is a vehicle’s movement is 10x greater than steering forward?

A

yes

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47
Q

Why is breaking and turning at the same time dangerous?

A

You’re putting too much weight on your tires and loose traction

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48
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What are the three types of traffic control devices that provide information on laws, hazards, and the roads themselves?

A
  1. Traffic signs
  2. signals
  3. road marketing
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49
Q

What should we consider before turning left?

A

You have to wait for an oncoming traffic

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50
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What color lines separate oncoming traffic on a two-lane road?

A

Yellow

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51
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What does a broken yellow line indicate?

A

You can pass to the other lane

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52
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What is the purpose of a solid white line between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction?

A

You don’t want (can’t) to pass

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53
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Unless told, what is the speed limit in a mobile home park?

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15

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54
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Unless told, what is the speed limit in a residential area?

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25

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55
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Unless told, what is the speed limit in a business district?

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25

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56
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If a highway traffic lane is closed for construction, maintenance, or surveying what is the speed limit?

A

45

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57
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Unless told, what is the speed limit on an expressway?

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70

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58
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Unless told, what is the speed limit on an unmarked road or rural area?

A

55

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59
Q

Is the safest speed limit always the speed posted on the sign?

A

No, consider the road conditions

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60
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The condition of the road surface is a major factor in determining a safe speed in what driving environment?

A

Rural, country

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61
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You are most likely to find unexpected curves and hills in what driving environment?

A

Rural

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62
Q

What color and how many sides is a school zone sign?

A

Yellow/green with 5 sides

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63
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A yellow pennant shaped sign indicates what?

A

A no passing zone

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64
Q

Which type of signs control the movement of traffic?

A

Regulatory signs

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65
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Which type of signs provide information about routes and destinations?

A

Guide signs

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66
Q

What must you do at a red flashing light?

A

Stop

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67
Q

A traffic light that has been green for sometime will likely turn?

A

Yellow

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68
Q

What should you do when a traffic signal turns yellow?

A

Slow down

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69
Q

Can you ever turn left on red?

A

Yes, only if it’s a one-way road

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70
Q

If you face an oncoming yellow flashing arrow in the left turn lane, then oncoming traffic will be facing which light?

A

Solid green

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71
Q

When a driver faces a flashing yellow arrow in the left turn lane, who has the right of way?

A

Oncoming traffic

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72
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What do you do if the light turns green and there are still vehicles in the intersection?

A

Wait

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73
Q

White lines that are dashed:

A

Separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction

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74
Q

Who must yield if two vehicles approach an intersection at the same time?

A

Left

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75
Q

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?

A

The officer

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76
Q

What is Kelsey’s Law?

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No phones for a Level 1 and Level 2 license

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77
Q

Based on what we’ve learned, are right of way laws written to those who go or those who yield?

A

For those who yield

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78
Q

Who has the right of way at a four way stop intersection, if two vehicles arrive at the same time?

A

The car to the right

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79
Q

Implied consent means?

A

You gave permission to the state of Michigan

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80
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What are the Implied Consent Laws designed for?

A

Punish drivers for refusing a BAC

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81
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Is passing on the right of another vehicle by crossing the solid white line that marks the edge of the roadway allowed or prohibited?

A

prohibited

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82
Q

Is it ever okay to pass another vehicle on the right?

A

No

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83
Q

What is the purpose of a “Michigan Left Turn”?

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To replace the traditional intersections

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84
Q

How many vehicles can turn at the same time in a Michigan Left turn?

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One, unless told otherwise

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85
Q

Can we legally exceed the speed limit while passing another vehicle?

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No

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86
Q

Is it legal to turn right at a red light?

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No

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87
Q

Should we immediately stop in the middle of a road if we get pulled over?

A

No, go to the side of the road

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88
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How does the Zero Tolerance Law pertain to driving?

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No alcohol for minors, it’s illegal

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89
Q

How does a vehicle owner in Michigan show they are financially responsible for their vehicle?

A

Proof of insurance

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90
Q

Children under this age should not be left unattended in the vehicle?

A

6

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91
Q

Where should you hands be if you are pulled over by a police officer?

A

A steering wheel, or dashboard visible to officer

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92
Q

You need to show an officer your licence, registration and insurance when?

A

Traffic stop

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93
Q

How can ground viewing help a driver?

A

Help reduce seeing other people around you

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94
Q

This type of vision gives us a sense of speed

A

Referral

95
Q

What part of our vision should we use for targeting while driving?

A

Central

96
Q

Is it safest for the driver and other road users to drive with their headlights on at all times?

A

Yes

97
Q

The area around you that you can see is called?

A

Field of vision (the donut)

98
Q

To drive straight forward you should look?

A

Straight or the direction that you’re going

99
Q

What parts of our body are used to perceive and interpret?

A

Eyes and brain

100
Q

A driver will have a better view of the road around them if they leave more of this around their vehicle?

A

Space

101
Q

Which mirror is the best for viewing the area behind us?

A

Rear-view mirrors

102
Q

What should you do (check) the instant you observe a conflict/hazard ahead?

A

Mirrors

103
Q

The acronym PDA in driver’s education stands for?

A

Perceive to Decide Impact

104
Q

PDA helps a driver do what?

A

Gather, filter and act

105
Q

What is the step in identifying a hazard?

A

Rear-view mirror

106
Q

What is it called when you are looking side to side, near, and far while you drive?

A

Searching

107
Q

When you’re stopped at an intersection and want to turn right, which direction should you look before you turn?

A

Left

108
Q

What does an organized and aggressive visual search for hazards in traffic depend on most?

A

Visual on where it is

109
Q

This distance is the space we travel from the time we see a hazard and our brain identifies the hazard?

A

Following distance

110
Q

Following another vehicle too closely, curves on the road, large utility vehicles and other obstacles can restrict your ____?

A

Line of sight

111
Q

If you see a hazard ahead and have time to react, what should you do next?

A

Check your mirrors

112
Q

If you drive past a hazard what should you do as you approach it?

A

Slow down, check your surroundings

113
Q

When driving there are parked vehicles to your right, where should you position your vehicle?

A

To the left portion of your lane

114
Q

How do you select an adequate gap in traffic?

A

Find enough space for the driver around you so they don’t have to break or change lanes

115
Q

How do we measure our following distance?

A

Wait till the driver ahead meets the checkpoint

116
Q

If we increase the speed of our vehicle we should increase our _________ _________?

A

Following distance

117
Q

While driving on an open roadway should our search be nearer or farther away than it would be in city traffic?

A

Farther

118
Q

You should only begin a pass if?

A

It is safe to do so

119
Q

If you choose to follow a vehicle closer than 3-4 seconds it may limit your _____.

A

Space

120
Q

If being tailgated, a driver should keep more space to the:

A

Front part of the vehicle

121
Q

To avoid emergency driving situations, a driver should:

A

slow down and pay attention

122
Q

A driver needs to pay attention to the entire traffic area by searching:

A

everything

123
Q

Following a motorcycle you should:

A

Give them lots of space

124
Q

Which shoulder should you look over when backing out of a diagonal parking space?

A

Right shoulder

125
Q

We should turn our head and shoulders and look backward when performing what maneuver?

A

Backing up

126
Q

We should park no further than how far from the curb

A

12 inches

127
Q

When parallel parking, how far away should we start next to the vehicle we want to park behind?

A

2-3 ft

128
Q

Name a consideration we should make when changing lanes to the center lane on a multi lane expressway:

A

Other drivers could try to take the same position

129
Q

What should we do after turning?

A

check rear-view

130
Q

If you turn the steering wheel too slowly in a right turn what will happen?

A

Turn into wrong lane

131
Q

After checking to make sure it is safe, what is the next thing you should do to perform a 3-pt turn around?

A

Pull onto the side of the road

132
Q

When turning, our last look should be…

A

in the direction of the intended path

133
Q

Which type of acceleration should we use while parking?

A

R, D, E

134
Q

Which type of acceleration should we use while passing another vehicle?

A

Thrust

135
Q

What do we need to see to return to our lane after passing?

A

Front end of the car passed is on the mirror

136
Q

Explain the proper way to change lanes:

A

Check mirrors, blind spots, mirrors, signs

137
Q

Are roundabouts are designed to reduce serious injury and fatal crashes?

A

Yes

138
Q

Should you ever change lanes in a roundabout?

A

No

139
Q

What type of signs do we often see before entering a roundabout?

A

Yield

140
Q

If you are at an intersection and about to make a right turn, which lane do you turn into?

A

Right most lane

141
Q

When making a left turn (even from a one way street) which lane should you start in and then end in?

A

Left most lane/closest to legal lane

142
Q

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?

A

Wheels need to be straight

143
Q

Why is it important for a driver to perform blind spot checks before changing lanes?

A

To cover areas not seen in mirrors

144
Q

When backing-up do you steer in the same direction you want to move the vehicle?

A

Yes

145
Q

What is your safest option for turning around on a busy narrow roadway with lots of oncoming traffic?

A

Back onto the driveway, all eyes on the right side

146
Q

Do parked vehicles or traveling vehicles have the right of way?

A

Traveling vehicles

147
Q

If you park facing uphill with a curb you should turn your wheels which way?

A

Left

148
Q

Best maneuver for controlling a head on collision is unavoidable so…

A

pump breaks, keep a firm grip

149
Q

Making a turn steer look:

A

oncoming traffic, then path of travel

150
Q

Entering a freeway, who has the right of way?

A

Traffic on the freeway

151
Q

Making a right turn it is important to remember that the rear wheels…

A

Track closer to the curb

152
Q

Driving through freeway work zones drivers should be…

A

Slowing down and paying attention

153
Q

What should you do if you see an emergency vehicle approaching?

A

Move to the right

154
Q

Do you have to stop for an emergency on the opposite side of a divided highway?

A

No

155
Q

What is Michigan’s “Move Over” law?

A

You have to pull over for emergency vehicles

156
Q

When stopped at a railroad crossing, you should get no closer than how many feet from the tracks?

A

15 feet

157
Q

Before reaching a RR crossing in slow and heavy traffic where do you stop?

A

Behind the line

158
Q

What should we do at an unprotected railroad crossing?

A

Listen and look for a coming train

159
Q

What color overhead lights indicate that the school bus will be stopping soon?

A

yellow

160
Q

How long should we stay stopped for a school bus with red flashing lights on?

A

Until they’re off (leave)

161
Q

A school bus is stopped off the roadway ahead of you with it’s yellow hazard lights flashing you should…

A

yield

162
Q

Where should a driver stop in relation to a stop line or crosswalk?

A

Along the road

163
Q

Where may you encounter equestrians (horses)?

A

Rural (country) areas

164
Q

What is a tractor-trailer?

A

A semi-truck

165
Q

If you notice a tractor-trailer at an intersection that is planning on turning you can expect?

A

They make a wide turn

166
Q

You want to pass a large truck traveling on the expressway, what is the best method for passing?

A

Quickly pass them of the left

167
Q

Why is it a bad idea to cut in front of a semi-truck too quickly?

A

They can’t stop fast enough

168
Q

How much space should we give a bicycle while passing?

A

At least 3 feet

169
Q

If we are driving on a road with a bicycle lane, we need to do what before turning?

A

Check your blindspots

170
Q

If the intersection you are stopping at has a sidewalk you should stop…

A

Before it

171
Q

If you see a blind pedestrian near the road when should you yield to them?

A

At all times

172
Q

What is the acceptable response when approaching a blind pedestrian crossing the street who is using a while cane or using a guide dog?

A

Stop, wait till they cross

173
Q

Should you give motorcycles more or less following distance?

A

More

174
Q

Why should you always look for motorcycles when lane changing?

A

They are smaller and much harder to see

175
Q

When another vehicle is passing you what should you do?

A

Let them pass you, maintain your speed and position

176
Q

What should you do if a passing vehicle cuts into your stop distance, when returning to their lane?

A

Slow down, check from open zones to your right

177
Q

In which driving environment do we most often see bicyclists, mopeds and pedestrians?

A

Urban or city

178
Q

Before turning in an urban environment you should always check for?

A

Pedestrians and bicyclists

179
Q

Before turning right in an urban environment you should always check for?

A

Pedestrians and bicyclists

180
Q

Before turning right in an urban environment what should you check for?

A

Bicyclists

181
Q

If you are not able to complete a pass before entering a no-passing zone you should not begin the pass?

A

True

182
Q

If a deer runs out into the roadway what should you do?

A

Concentrate on braking and steering

183
Q

If you see farm machinery ahead of you what should you do?

A

Adjust speed and position

184
Q

What is the largest cause of crashes when driving in low visibility conditions, like rain, snow and fog?

A

Speed

185
Q

Is driving in heavy fog a safe decision?

A

No

186
Q

Ice can easily hide on what types of road features on freezing wet days/

A

Bridges and highways

187
Q

Do we need to clean snow off our entire vehicle, including the roof before driving?

A

Yes

188
Q

What is the best way to prevent skidding on a slippery road surface?

A

Slow down and stay in the lane.

189
Q

How do you get a little better traction while driving on wet roads?

A

Drive in the tracks of the person ahead of you

190
Q

Standing water on the roadway is a good indication that what could occur?

A

Hydro-planning

191
Q

What should you do after driving through a puddle?

A

Check your brakes to make sure that they still work

192
Q

In inclement weather is it safe to use cruise control?

A

No

193
Q

How should a driver approach a construction zone?

A

Slow down and pay attention

194
Q

Are head-on collisions are the most common in a construction zone?

A

No

195
Q

A weave lane on a freeway is very dangerous because…

A

of acceleration and deceleration lanes

196
Q

The exit ramp is blocked my traffic. What now?

A

Get off at the next exit

197
Q

When should a driver brake when exiting the expressway?

A

When you get to the deceleration lane

198
Q

What is the most important decision we can make in rural driving?

A

Control steering and breaking

199
Q

An indication that the road conditions in the area you are driving have changed is?

A

The steering wheel will shake or vibrate

200
Q

If you see loose gravel on the roadway, what should you do?

A

Slow down

201
Q

If you are performing an off-road recovery you need to make sure that you have a…

A

firm grip on the steering wheel

202
Q

What factor should we consider when choosing a speed in rainy conditions?

A

The amount of water on the roads, friction

203
Q

At which point is a rainy road slipperiest?

A

first couple minutes of rain fall

204
Q

What do you do if your vehicle loses traction?

A

Slow down, take foot off the gas

205
Q

At what speed should you merge on to the expressway?

A

Match the speed of traffic

206
Q

If you choose to travel in the right lane on the expressway you should expect…

A

people entering

207
Q

If you are using your vehicle’s sun visor and it is positioned down angles toward the windshield, you are most likely driving towards…

A

the sun

208
Q

What should you do when facing the high beam lights of oncoming traffic?

A

glance down to the right edge of the road

209
Q

If an oncoming driver drifts into your lane what should you do?

A

Turn to the right (look for gap)

210
Q

If you must leave the roadway at a high speed and there’s no open space, what should you steer for?

A

Something soft

211
Q

What should you do if you must stop suddenly and your vehicle is not equipped with ABS?? (Anti-lock Braking System)

A

press firmly on the brake pedal

212
Q

What should you do if you must stop suddenly and your vehicle IS equipped with ABS? (Anti-lock Braking System)

A

Break normaly

213
Q

Explain what happens and what to do when your front tire blows out:

A

the tire goes in the direction of the rear of the vehicle
you need to control the vehicle

214
Q

Explain what happens and what to do when your rear tire blows out:

A

the tire goes in the direction of the rear of the vehicle
you need to steer to safety

215
Q

Explain what happens and what to do when your brakes fail:

A

go to parking breaks or side of the road
you need to pump break rapidly

216
Q

Explain what happens and what to do when your temperature light comes on:

A

the car is overheating
you need to pull over and don’t touch anything

217
Q

Explain what happens and what to do when your accelerator is sticking:

A

you need to put the car in neutral

218
Q

Explain what happens and what to do when your headlights fail:

A

try the dimmer switch, if one doesn’t work the other might, if both don’t work try your hazard lights

219
Q

Regardless of new technologies, like autopilot, who is responsible for driving a vehicle?

A

You, the driver

220
Q

Are the majority of crashes are a result of human error?

A

Yes

221
Q

If your vehicle is equipped with different safety technologies what is important for you know?

A

How they work

222
Q

Safety and driver assistance technologies are often activated when?

A

When we make an error

223
Q

Which is the most important part of your vehicle?

A

The tires

224
Q

How often should you check your tires, lights, and controls?

A

Every 6 months

225
Q

You don’t have to regularly check your tires if you have a Tire Pressure Monitoring System in your vehicle?

A

No, you still should check it every six months

226
Q

You can check your tire depth using which coin?

A

A quarter

227
Q

Always have your foot on this when starting a vehicle, even if you are using a push button start?

A

The break

228
Q

With a push button start ignition you need to make sure to do what when securing your vehicle?

A

Push it off

229
Q

Why is the tread depth important?

A

You want traction

230
Q

How do you warn others drivers that your vehicle is having a problem, like a vehicle breakdown?

A

Hazard lights

231
Q

What is the best action to take if your vehicle breaks down?

A

You go to the side of the road

232
Q

This vehicle safety technology warms you that someone may be entering into your blind spot, by flashing light on your outside mirror?

A

Blind Spot Monitoring System

233
Q

What does ESC stand for?

A

Electronic stability control

234
Q

How does left turn crash avoidance technology work?

A

a visual or audible warning

Drivers ED (1 decks)

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