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Drivers Training
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| True or False? Parents should work as a team with a driving instructor to provide practice for the new driver | True |
| What are the Three Guidelines to Driving? | 1.Consider the chance or possibility of a dangerous situation developing. 2.Identify possible alternative actions and consider the consequences of each. 3. Prepare to change speed or change direction to manage or control the situation. |
| What are the 4 characteristics of risk | Risk is always present Risk is affected by all road users Perceived risk differs from actual risk Risk can be managed |
| If a driver under 21 years of age is convicted of transporting opened or unopened containers of alcohol is a motor vehicle, their driving privileges will be suspended for up to ___ days for a first offense | 30 |
| If you are convicted of refusing a chemical test, you will have to pay an assessment of ____ to support the state's chemical testing programs in addition to other penalties | $200 |
| If you are convicted of carrying a passenger at least 18 years of age who is not wearing a seatbelt, you will be fined | $40 |
| If an adult driver is convicted of DUI for the third time in 5 years, they will be fined up to ____ if their BAC was at least 0.15% at the time of the offense | $5,000 |
| If an adult driver is convicted of DUI with BAC less than 0.10% their license will be suspended for up to ____ for a first offense | 180 days |
| If an adult driver is convicted of DUI with BAC less than 0.10%, they may be sentenced to up to ____ in prison for a first offense | 1 year |
| If you are stopped at a traffic light and another vehicle is approaching you from behind at high speed, you should | pull your vehicle forward |
| If an adult driver is convicted of DUI for the second time in 5 years, he or she will be sentenced to jail for at least ____ if their BAC was less than 0.15% at the time of the offense | 10 days |
| If a driver under 21 years of age is convicted of possesing alcoholic beverages, his or her license will be suspended for at least _____ days for a first offense | 60 |
| If a driver under 18 years of age is convicted DWI for the first time, their license will be suspended up to | 12 months |
| If an adult driver is convicted of DUI for the second time in 5 years, they will be sentenced to jail for at least ____ if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was at least 0.15% at the time of the offense | 6 months |
| You are driving on a roadway with atleast two lanes in your direction. You see an emergency vehicle stopped ahead with its flashing lights on. What should you do? | move into a non-adjacent lane, if possible otherwise slow down |
| What needs to be provided before getting a license | Pay a nonrefundable application fee Pass a vision test Have your picture taken. Give a fingerprint scan Sign your name. Completed and signed Driver License or Identification Card Application (DL 44) form |
| Graduated Driver License Programs generally involve _____ stages. | 3 |
| Benefits of GDL | Novice drivers gain the skills, experience, and judgment abilities needed to become safer drivers Promotes the development of basic knowledge and skills |
| To allow enough distance to stop when responding to hazardous objects or conditions, you should identify a planned path of travel ____ seconds ahead | 12-15 |
| What provides less traction than when driving on concrete | Gravel, Asphalt, Brick |
| If a vehicle's speed doubles the distance needed to stop the vehicle increases by | 4 times |
| When breaking, the weight of the vehicle noticebly shifts | to the front of the vehicle |
| When turning or curving to the right, the contact patches of the ____ increase in size | left side tires |
| How can drivers prevent hydroplanning from happening? | being alert while on the road during/after rain and watching their speed while driving in those conditions |
| What are factors that affect traction between a vehicles tires and road surface? | Substances on the road, surface materials, surface conditions, and road design |
| How often should the pre-driving checks identified for approaching the vehicle and checking the outside of the vehicle be preformed? | Every time you drive |
| When approaching your vehicle parked at a curb, what should you do? | approach the driver's door from the front of your vehicle, facing oncoming traffic |
| Name a hand position that allows the best control when turning the steering wheel | 9'oclock and 3'oclock |
| In vehicles equipped with a driver's side airbag, sitting closer than ___ inches from the steering wheel increases the risk or arm, neck, and facial injuries in a crash | 10 |
| The top of the head restraint should be adjusted to what point? | a point slightly above your ears |
| Name 5 predriving checks involved in approaching your vehicle | 1. have your keys in your hands 2. look for signs of movement around your vehicle 3. if parked at a curb, face traffic as you approach the drivers door 4. make sure other drivers can see you 5. stay alert to other pedestrians and drivers |
| How can a seatbelt help in a car accident? | help slow the rate of declereation of occupants during a frontal crash. Also it helps keep vehicle occupants in place |
| How can a head restraint help in a car accident? | It reduces risk of neck injury caused by whiplash from the impact of a rear-end crash |
| How can an airbag help in a car accident? | It helps absorb crash forces and minimizes impact of the body |
| Approximately what percent of crashes are caused by driver error? | 90% |
| Drivers should develop the habit of searching ___ seconds ahead along their intended path of travel or objects and conditions that could increase risk | 20 to 30 |
| A teen driver's chance of crashing is higher when driving | between 9pm and 6am |
| Approximately how long does it take a new driver to reach the driving ability of the average experienced driver? | 5 years |
| List 3 primary factors involves in teen crashes | 1. Failing to yield the right of way 2. Driving too fast for road conditions 3. Being distracted |
| An odd numbered Interstate using single or double digit number indicates a route that | runs north and south |
| A solid yellow line on your side of the road means | You may not Pass |
| What are white solid lines used for? | Marking the edge of highways and marking between lanes to indicate areas where lane changes are discouraged or unlawful due to increased danger associated with such movements |
| What are 4 key steps in safely using shared left turn lanes? | 1. Use only to turn to left 2. Don't get in a lane too soon 3. Watch for vehicles pulling out of driveways and cross streets 4. Yield right of way to any vehicle that is signaling to enter OR that's already entered the lane |
| What is a solid white marking? | Used to mark right edge of HWY; between lanes to indicate areas where lane changes discouraged/ unlawful -Solid white lines running perpendicular across traffic. lanes identify stopping points and pedestrian crosswalk |
| What uses do white lines have? | Guide traffic around obstructions Mark curbs Control parking spaces |
| What are yellow markings used for? | Used to separate traffic in opposite directions and to indicate the left edge of multi-lane, divided hwys. |
| 3 conditions that must be shown to exist to uphold a charge of reckless driving | driver consciously and intentionally drives in a dangerous manner driver knows, or should know, that the behavior places other persons at increased risk. conditions make the increase in risk obvious and serious |
| What does a Driver's license do? | Gives an individual permission to operate a motor vehicle on public highways Serves to verify each driver's knowledge of the laws that govern the use of motor vehicles on public roadways Can be taken away by the state |
| What demonstrates proof of ownership? | A certificate of motor vehicle title |
| What are 3 examples of reckless driving behavior? | A driver intentionally drives recklessly A driver knows his or her actions will create a significant risk Conditions make the risk obvious and serious |
| Most states have blood-alcohol concentration limits of _______ percent for drivers under age 21. | 0.00 to 0.02 |
| List 3 ways drivers and vehicle owners can demonstrate proof of financial responsibility | 1) Possess automobile liability-insurance coverage 2) Deposit money in the amount required by the state 3) Deposit bonds or other securities (title to property, stock certificate) sufficient to meet the state's requirements |
| 5 principles of right-of-way (2/5 pt1) | - The purpose is to prevent conflicts resulting from one driver failing to yield to another - The right-of-way is always given; it's not something a highway user should take for granted |
| 5 principles of right-of-way (3/5 pt2) | -a driver cannot take the right-of-way by breaking another law -a driver has not yielded the right-of-way if they force other hwy users to slow or wait. - Whoever has last chance to avoid collision, has obligation to do so |
| Procedure for responding to an approaching emergency vehicle | When authorized emerg. vehicle approaches (using lights and sirens), all other drivers should drive to a position parallel to, and close as poss. to, right-hand edge of the road clear of an intersection and should stop. |
| What is Aggressive Driving? | gen. defined as behaviors indicative of an aggressive mind set; not necessarily directed to another driver. (Includes speeding, running red lights, changing lanes suddenly(or without signaling), and following too closely) |
| What is Road Rage? | More often defined as behaviors directed at specific vehicles or occupants with malicious intent. (Could include ramming, sideswiping, throwing objects, verbal attacks, battery, rude/ obscene gestures, discharging firearms, etc.) |
| Conditions under which a driver can be charged w/ driving under the influence of alcohol/other drugs | -When driver BAC tests show BAC is at/above .08 % , they can be charged w/ DWI/DUI -Courts accept tests on blood, breath, or urine to determine BAC - charged at ANY BAC level if they're found to exhibit loss of normal use of mental/ physical faculties |
| On multiple lane highways, you must use _________ to pass other vehicles. | left lane |
| This flashing red signal is treated as | stop |
| The legal limit of blood alcohol content (BAC) for drivers above 21 years of age is | less .08 |
| Unless a law prohibits parking, a vehicle parked on a two-lane road must have the right wheels _________from the curb. | within 12 in |
| According to Rhode Island's law, the maximum permitted speed on most highways, unless otherwise posted, is | 50-60 |
| A driver making a turn must indicate his/her intention by signaling at least _________ before making the turn. | 100ft |
| Which of the following statements regarding roadway markings is NOT true? | yellow lines sep. traffic in same direction |
| If a driver behind you is following too closely, you must | move to right n reduce ur speed |
| When you park your vehicle on a downhill slope where there is no curb, you must | turn wheels to right |
| If you miss your exit ramp while traveling on a highway, you must | drive to next |
| The total stopping distance in ideal conditions is determined by | precip+rec.+brakin distance |
| if you approach an intersection with a steady yellow light, you must | slow with caution |
| Under Rhode Island law which occupants of a vehicle must wear seatbelts or suitable child restraints | All Occupants |
| On a multilane roadway you must use ___ to pass other vehicles | the left lane |
| You are driving on a roadway with at least two lanes in your direction. You see an emergency vehicle stopped ahead with its flashing lights on. What should you do? | move into a non-adjacent lane if possible; otherwise slow down |
| Characteristics of Risk | 1. You are at risk every minute you are on the road 2. New drivers tend to underestimate the risks involved in driving 3. There are always actions you can take to reduce your risk |
| What is the hand signal to indicate a left turn? | left hand and arm straight out, keeping hand and arm still |
| What should you do if you are being tailgated? | move into the right lane and reduce your speed |
| If an emergency vehicle is approaching you with a siren and flashing lights on, what must you do? | pull over to the right and stop |
| For drivers who are at least 21 years of age, the legal limit for BAC is | less than 0.08% |
| A steady yellow traffic light at intersection indicates that you must | stop if you can do so safely |
| IIf other vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as you do, you must yeild the right-of-way to the vehicle | on your right |
| When parking on a two-way road, you must park your vehicle within ____ of the curb or right side of the road | 12 inches |
| If you miss your exit on a highway, what should you do? | go onto the next exit |
| what are the 3 turnabout techiques? | 1. a U turn 2. Pulling into a driveway on the left side 3. backing into a driveway on the right side |
| In RI, whenever you wish to turn, you must start to signal the turn at least ____ in advance | 100ft |
| If your brakes fail while you are driving you should NOT | stop by colliding head-on with a solid object |
| If your brakes fail while you are driving you SHOULD | 1. pump the break pedal 2. downshift into a lower gear 3. rub the wheels against a curb |
| In RI. you must treat an uncontrolled intersection as | if there was a yield sign present |
| In RI, you must NOT park or stop your vehicle | 1.within 50ft of the nearest rail of a railroad 2. within 8ft of a fire hydrant 3. within 20 ft of a crosswalk at an intersection |
| In a roundabout, traffic circulates | in a counterclockwise direction |
| In RI, most highways have speed limits of | 50-65mph |
| To recover from a skid, what should you do? | ease your foot off the gas and carefully steer in the direction in which you want your vehicle to go |
| Speed limits are set to reflect | 1. traffic density 2. road conditons 3. sight distance 4. visual field 5. type of vehicles |
| A drivers should search the highway _____ seconds ahead | 20-30 |
| A driver should maintain a visual - control zone of at least ____ seconds ahead | 12-15 |
| To effectively search the total traffic scene, drivers should monitor the area _____ of the vehicle. | To the rear, to the sides, and to the front. |
| How to preform ground viewing | Search the visual scene near the ground to help you detect important information to support your safe driving. |
| How ground viewing can help reduce risk | You will be alert to other roadway users, pedestrians, roadway markings or signs and road conditions. |
| Five common errors of driving with poor visual habits. | 1. do not prepare for stops or turns far enough in advance 2. Do not notice traffic tie-ups in advance 3. Become trapped behind large trucks, slow-moving or double-parked vehicles 4. unaware of vehicles about to pass 5. unaware of their own speed |
| Most states' laws require a driver to signal at least ____ feet ahead before turning in an urban area. | 500 |
| When preparing to turn, you should | Complete your braking before turning the steering wheel |
| Your ___ can be used to help you know how far forward to pull into a parking space. | side mirrors |
| When parking uphill next to a curb, you should turn your front wheels | Away from the curb |
| By design, intersections are risky because | Vehicles cross one another's paths of travel at various angles |
| Intersection types include: | controlled and uncontrolled |
| Three main parts of freeways driving are | Getting on, driving on, getting off |
| The first ability to be impaired by alcohol or other drugs is | judgement and decision making |
| It takes the body, on average, approximately ______ to eliminate the alcohol contained in one drink. | 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours |
| People who are driving while affected by marijuana will: | Tend to concentrate on one thing at a time while driving |
| Combining one or more drugs can cause a syngeristic effect on your body, meaning: | The combined effect is greater than the sum of the two effects separately |
| Who is ultimately responsible for preventing you from driving after consuming drugs that can affect your driving abilities? | You, the driver |
| What are the three categories of distractions? | visual, manual, and mental |
| After using voice commands to make a call, send a text, or change the music, mental distractions can last up to____ seconds | 27 |
| The most effective way to prevent becoming distracted by a cell phone while driving is | Turn on your phones Do Not Disturb mode |
| If you encounter a suspected distracted driver, your first step should be to | Put more space between you and that driver |
| According to research, approximately how many drivers who crashed after falling asleep did not detect any sign of drowsiness before crashing? | One-half |
| Most people experience energy dips between approximately midnight and 6 am, and again from approximately ___, during which they are more likely to fall asleep while driving. | 2 pm to 4pm |
| People ages 12 and 18 need between __ of sleep each day | 9 and 9.5 hours |
| It's raining hard, and your vision is so limited that you cannot see the edges of the roadway. There is no rest stop or parking lot in sight. What is your best course of action? | pull over to the side of the road |
| Grime can reduce headlight effectiveness by as much as __ percent | 90% |
| As few as __ inches of water can cause you to lose control of your vehicle | 6 |
| if you begin to skid, the best response is to____ | continue to look and steer where you want your vehicle to go |
| if you believe that your brakes are failed, your first action should be to_____ | pump the brake pedal |
| to be safe to use, your vehicles tires should have a minimum tread depth of ____ | 4/32 of an inch |
| Engine oil should be changed ____ | according to the maintenance schedule in your owners manual |
| Lane departure warning systems are designed to___ | What are the driver when the vehicle drifts into the next lane lane |
| The potential benefits of self driving vehicles include | improved traffic flow |
| outline general procedures for changing lanes | check your mirrors, make sure you have space to the front/ back/ sides, then proceed to change lanes. |
| list 3 common errors made by new drivers when changing lanes | - no blinker - no change in speed - getting too close to the car in the lane |
| outline the procedure for making a two-point turn when backing into a driveway | check traffic, tap the break, make sure there are no obstructions in the way |
| outline the procedure for entering a perpendicular parking space | monitor vehicles to make sure no ones backing out of the space, use break lights and turn signals, position 8-9 feet from the rear of the vehicle that is parked, steer wheel rapidly to enter space, re-enter vehicle move forward slowly |
| outline the procedure for leaving a perpendicular parking space | check for obstructions signal reverse while looking back slowly back straight out slowly turn toward path of travel |
| explain how to use reference point to help you determine how far to pull forward when entering a perpendicular parking space | you can know where the front of your vehicle is by projecting a sight line just under the driver or passenger side view. |
| Advantages of a Roundabout | -traffic -waiting times -safer crashes -electricity -environmental impact |
| Where is the safest lane to be in? | The Center Lane |
| If you are already on the freeway | -help entering drivers by doing a "courtesy lane change" -or, adjust your speed to give more room |
| Relationship of BAC & Driving Ability | 1. weight 2. tolerance 3. bloodstream 4. digestive system |
| 3 ways alcohol is eliminated in the body | 1. breath 2. sweat 3. oxidation |
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