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When a driver judges how much risk is involved in a situation or driving maneuver he should consider what?
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When a driver judges how much risk is involved in a situation or driving maneuver he should consider what? The space needs of the car and the maneuver to be made, the time, necessary to perform the maneuver, and roadway conditions at the time
What is not a risk when driving? Risk cannot be altered or changed
The amount of risk involved in a driving situation may be managed by? Increasing the time necessary to respond to threats
Constant communication among the student driver, the parent, and the driving schools is important to? Help the student driver improve on driving weakness, help the parent keep up with the In-Skills Log lessons, and help the instructor chart the progress
If you encounter a vehicle headed the wrong way on a one-way street, you should: Stop on the shoulder of the road
The loss of traction most difficult to identify quickly is: Hydroplaning
If you double the speed of your vehicle, you ___ the energy of the crash? Quadruple the energy of the crash
The best way to prevent skidding on a slippery road surface is: Steer and break smoothly and gradually
You are planning to cross or turn at an intersection. Do no enter: Unless complete passage through is available
The distance that you should look ahead of your vehicle while driving in city traffic at low speeds is at least? 1 block
Changing lanes and passing vehicles are similar tasks because: The driver's view is easily blocked
When all or part of a highway traffic lane is closed for construction, maintenance, or surveying, the speed limit is: 45MPH, unless poster otherwise
To avoid a collision with a vehicle that appears will hit you on the side, you should: Brake or accelerate quickly
You are approaching an intersection. The light for your direction is green. You notice the pedestrian signal on the other side of the intersection just changed to "Don't walk". Which of the following is true? The signal for the traffic in your direction will soon turn yellow
A solid white line between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction? Discourages lane-changing at high-risk location
You should allow more space in front of your vehicle when following large trucks because: You need extra room to see around the truck
If you must stop suddenly and your vehicle is not equipped with ABS, you should: Pump the brakes rapidly
In a right turn, where will the rear wheels track in relation to the front wheels? Closer to the curb
On a rural road, utility lines, mailboxes and reflectors give clues to the location of: Driveways
Passing on the right of another vehicle by crossing the sold white line that marks the edge of the roadway? No Bad No NO its prohibited
Air bags are designed to: Be used with safety belts
If the air bags are not proper operating condition: The vehicles will not start
By law, a child less than 4 years of age may legally be positioned in the child restraint system in the front seat: If the front passenger air bag is turned off and the rear seating is occupied by children less than 4 years old
Your seat should be adjusted so: Your toe can comfortably reach the floors under the brake pedal
What is true about blind spots? Look over your right should for a right lane change and your left shoulder for a left lane change
Which one of the following is an advantage of using the enchanted mirror setting? Head or shoulder turn us greatly reduced
If the head restraint is properly adjusted, it should: Be behind the middle of the person's head
Emergency flashers will warn other drivers that: Your vehicle is stopped on or near the roadway
When properly adjusted, head restraints provide the most protection when a vehicle: Is struck from the rear
Which one of these is a proper way to signal to change lanes: Signal early and change lanes slowly and smoothly
If you must stop suddenly and your vehicle is not equipped with ABS, you should: Pivot your foot from the accelerator to the brake pedal and press firmly stopping your foot just short of locking the wheels
When parked at a curb, which direction should you approach to enter the vehicle? From the rear
Under normal driving conditions, your following distance when traveling at 55 MPH on the expressway should be: A minimum of 3 seconds
A 3-second following distance permits a driver to driver to brake out of problems at speeds under: 45 MPH
When measuring a following distance under normal driving conditions, the 4-second following distance is: The same as the total stopping distance
When following a vehicle that blocks your view of the road ahead it is best to? Follow from a greater distance than usual
Which steering technique is correct with backing: Steer in the same direction you want to move the vehicle
Hand-over-hand steering involves? Pulling the steering wheel down w/ one hand while your other hand crosses over to pull the wheel farther down
Perception distance is the distance your vehicle travels from the time: The eyes see a hazard to the time the brain knows its a hazard
What action should you take first if the accelerator sticks and you need to stock quickly? Apply the brakes and shift to neutral
The primary problem w/ front-wheel lock up when braking on a slick surface is? Inability to steer the vehicle
Sudden braking or swerving in traffic indicates that a driver is: Not seeing far enough ahead
You should allow more space in front of you vehicle when following large trucks because: You need extra room to see around the truck
When you compromise space, you: Give as much space as possible to the greater hazard
The ability to handle dangerous traffic situations depends mostly on: Searching for hazards in advance
Searching means to: Glance quickly and continually
When driving in city traffic, how far ahead should you check traffic signals? At least one block ahead
What does searching for hazards in traffic depend on most? Moving eyes quickly from place to place
When you are looking far and near and side to side, you are: Searching
A drivers field of view should include: The entire are of the highway and surroundings you can see
Right of way laws are written: In terms of who must yield the right of way
You have the right of way only: When other drivers give it to you
Before turning left onto a 2 way street, your last check should be to the : Left
You may turn right from a lane other than the far right lane: When there is a sign or marking permitting the turn
When should you enter a roundabout? When there is an adequate gap?
When preparing to make a right turn, besides signalling 3 to 4 seconds in advance you should: Tap your brake pedal to flask your brake lights
You are on a two way street and have a red light. The cross street is a one way street going left and you want to turn. You may turn left: When pedestrians are not present, and there is no sign preventing a turn on red
You are the 1st car at an intersection. Which is the best position to take when waiting to make a left turn at a signal that does not have a turn light? Wheels pointed straight while partially in the intersection
As you approach an uncontrolled intersection, you identify a pedestrian who had entered the intersection. You must: Let the pedestrian go first
You are driving on a one way street and see and emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind you. What should you do? Drive to the right edge of the road and stop
When parallel parking on the right between 2 cars, turn the wheels sharply to the left when: Your front bumper is even with the front vehicles rear bumper
if you are backing up and want the rear of the vehicle to go left, turn the: Top of the steering wheel to the left
When driving past vehicles parked on the left, it is best to have a space of at least what to the left side of your car? 4 feet
You should turn your front wheel away from the curb when you park: Facing uphill
You are driving on a 2 lane highway, the final decision whether to abort a pass or proceed to pass should be made? Just prior to reaching the car you are passing
When passing a large truck, why is it important to leave as much space as possible between you and the truck? Large trucks often create wind turbulence
What is the safest and easiest method to make a turnabout? Backing into a driveway or alley on the right
When driving on a one way street past cars parked on the left, you should position your car? To the right portion of your lane
At what speed should you pass another car going in the same direction on a 2 lane roadway? At least 10 MPH faster than the other vehicle without exceeding the speed limit
When driving down a steep downgrade, you should never: shift to neutral
If you are being passed on the right and the left while driving in the center lance at 55 MPH, which is the speed limit, you should: Move to the right lane
You should not pass if: You cannot complete the pass before a non passing zone
After passing a vehicle, it is safe to return to your driving lane when: You see the headlights if the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror
Changing lanes and passing cars are similar task because: The drivers view is usually blocked
Determining safe speed is the: Most important decision in rural driving
if you choose to leave the road to avoid a hazard or emergency, you should keep in mind that: You may be unable to re-enter the road because of the shoulder conditions
When driving past cars on the right, you should position your vehicle: To the left portion of your lane
If you approach a curve or the top of a hill and you do not have a clear view of the road ahead, you should: Slow down so you can stop if necessary
You are driving on a two lane highway with a speed limit of 55 MPH. How long will it normally take you to pass the car? 12 seconds
When approaching an expressway entrance ramp on your right, you can make it easier for cars entering the expressway by: Moving one lane to your left
When choosing the ramp to enter the expressway, what is important: DO NOT ENTER and WRONG WAY signs
When exiting an expressway: slow down approximately 300 yard before your exit
Other drivers are not making room for you to merge onto an expressway w/ heavy traffic. If necessary you may: Make room by forcing your way into a small gap
If the acceleration lane is short, you will need: S Shorter gap enter traffic
IF you enter an expressway entrance ramp that you do not want, you should: Continue onto the expressway and use the nest emergency crossover
Driving on the expressway requires the driver to search: At least 20-30 seconds ahead
When may you use an emergency crossover on expressways: You are never allowed to use it
SEE stands for: Search, Evaluate, Execute
In a front wheel power skid, your: Tires spin when you accelerate
When you have a tire blowout, what should you do first? Grip the steering wheel firmly
If you experience sudden brake failure while driving you should: Rapidly pump the brakes
If your cars temperature light comes on while driving you should? Pull over safely, open the hood, and let the engine cool before checking anything
The car safety technology that compares where a driving is steering the car w/ where the car is actually going is called Electronic stability program
What is true about driving in fog? Assume the fog will become thicker after you enter it
impaired depth perception in drinking drivers cause? Drivers to perceive something as far away when it is actually close
It is illegal for a person 21 years or older to drive with a BCL of: .08% (on the test it will say .8%)
A depressant drug: Slows down the central nervous system
How can marijuana affect a drivers condition? the drivers coordination and judgment are impaired for a long time
What is important factor regarding alcohol and driving? After one drink a person can legally be drunk and driving ability can be reduced
Implied consent laws are designed to: Penalize drivers for refusal to take a breath or blood test
To help stay alert driving, you should? Take short breaks before you are drowsy
Aggressive driving is: Driving a car in a selfish, bold or pushy manner
What is a good thing to remember so you will not become involved in road rage incident? Give other drivers the benefit of the doubt
What is an anger management technique? Don't respond
If you encounter an aggressive driver, you should? Avoid eye contact and remain calm.
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