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Drivers Ed Final
Drivers Ed
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many questions are on the permit test, and how many do you need to get right? | 15/18 |
| When can you take your permit test | On your 16th Birthday |
| When can you get your senior license? | 17 1/2 |
| What are the rules when you have your junior license? | You can have one nonfamily member in your car under 18 You can only drive between 5 am and 11 pm. license will be suspended for 90 days if they accumulate six or more points or is convicted of a single high-speed violation |
| What are regulatory signs? | tell you the laws of the road that you must abide by at certain or all times. |
| What are warning signs? | make you aware of the road conditions ahead. |
| What are guide signs? | Guide signs tell you where your going and places you can stop at. |
| What signs are circle shaped? | Railroad Crossing |
| How do you approach a blinking red stoplight? | come to a complete stop look both ways proceed after the intersection is clear |
| What do you do if a traffic signal isn’t working? | treat it like a four-way stop |
| What are the rules for turning right on red? | turn right on red when the intersection is clear and there are no pedestrians unless there is a no turn on red sign. |
| What does a flashing yellow arrow mean on a stoplight? | Proceed slowly with caution |
| What is a selector-lever? | It is used to shift gears in a manual vehicle. |
| Scan | scan for potential hazards |
| Identify | Locate hazards and potential conflicts. |
| Predict | Anticipate how the hazard may affect you |
| Decide | Determine how you wanna reduce the hazard |
| Execute | carry out your decision |
| North to South | Odd |
| East to West | Even |
| What is the maximum speed limit set by the federal government? | 55 mph |
| Where is the clutch pedal on a manual car? | Left of the break |
| What role does a seat-belt play when properly fitted? | It stops you from getting ejected from the car or hitting the seat in front of you with great impact. |
| How do you signal directions in a car? | By using your turn signal flipping it up when turning right and down when going left. |
| What is an uncontrolled intersection? | an intersection that does not have a stop sign, yield sign or traffic signal. |
| What do you as a driver when crossing an uncontrolled intersection? | slow down, check left and right – twice – and then proceed cautiously through the intersection if it's clear. |
| Where is the greatest chance of collision on the roadway? | Intersections |
| What situation allows you to turn on a red light? | When turning right |
| What is a stale Green light | a green light that has been green for awhile and you should prepare to slow down |
| What is fresh green light | a green light that you saw turn from red to green and you can proceed |
| What is the “Move Over” Law? | When an emergency vehicle is coming you pull over to the right out of their way so they can get through. |
| What specific reason are injuries and deaths so common for motorcyclists? | Their exposed position |
| Which side of the roadway do you walk/run, and which side should you ride? | Walk on left and ride on right |
| What are the rules for traffic when a school bus stops with their signal lights on? | Vehicles must stop when they are behind a bus, meeting the bus or approaching an intersection where a bus is stopped and has the stop sign out. |
| How should you let an emergency vehicle with flashing lights pass? | Pull over to the curb or side of the road to let emergency vehicles pass. |
| What aspect of the tire helps it in snow? | The tread |
| What determines a vehicle’s force of impact? | speed, weight, and distance |
| What is the distance traveled from when the brake is applied until the vehicle stops? | Total Stopping Distance |
| What is the time it takes a driver to respond to a driving hazard once it has been identified? | Reaction Time |
| What are the 4 steps to make a lane change? | Turn on your turn signal Check your rearview and side mirrors Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot. Change lanes. |
| When should a rear-facing vs forward-facing car seat be used? | When your child is under the age of two |
| Why do car seats have expiration dates? | Car seats have expiration dates because car seat regulations change every year. |
| What are the 5 things to consider when looking at car seats? | Selection Direction Location Installation Harnessing |
| What are the 5 steps, in order, to handle a tire blowout? | Stay calm. Steer straight. Gently press the gas pedal. Remember: the worst thing you can do when your tire blows is hit the breaks. Allow the car to slow itself. Once your speed drops below 30 mph, gently step on the brakes. |
| How do you handle a total brake failure? | Pump the brake pedal fast & hard (engage 4-way flashers) Downshift to the lowest gear Apply the parking brake hard Scan/search for safe place to slow |
| How do you handle an engine compartment fire? | Quickly steer the vehicle out of traffic & off the roadway to a safe, open area Get out & away at least 100 feet Call 9-1-1 |
| What type of roadways could be concrete, brick, asphalt, gravel, crushed stone, or dirt.? | Rural |
| What are runaway truck ramps? | If youre breaks fail there are ramps for you to safely get off and slow down |
| How do you avoid a head on collision? | Maintain driving control, slowing down to lessen the impact Blow horn & flash lights, continue to brake Steer right toward the shoulder, prepare to leave roadway if necessary |
| How do you change a tire? | 1. Find A Safe Place to Park 2. Grab Your Jack, Spare Tire, and Tools 3. Loosen the Lug Nuts Slightly Before You Jack Up Your Car 4. Lift Up Your Car 5. Remove the Lug Nuts and Wheel 6. Remove the Flat Tire 7. Put on Your Spare & tighten lug nuts |
| What surface freezes faster; streets or bridges? | Bridges |
| What does it mean to overdrive your headlights? | When you are driving faster than you can see with your headlights |
| What lights should you use in foggy conditions? | Low beams |
| What is hydroplaning? | When you lose control of your vehicle from wet roads |
| What is highway hypnosis? | When you drive too long you begin to feel drowsy and tired |
| What are the rules for crosswalks? | pedestrians always have the right of way |
| What are the 5 steps you must take if you are involved in an accident? | Stop immediately Aid the injured Prevent further damage Send for emergency personnel Exchange information |
| How does temperature affect tire traction? | When it gets colder you lose tire traction because the tire stiffens |
| How are tires graded and where can it be found? | Traction measured by the tire’s ability to stop on wet surfaces, grades A, B, C Found on the tire side wall |
| What allows the car to change gears? | Stick Shift |
| How often should you change a car’s battery? | Every 3 years |
| What happened to a car’s value after it’s been purchased? | It decreases once it leaves the lot |
| What are expensive repairs you want to avoid on your car? | Engine Transmission Head Gasket |
| What are the effects of alcohol on an individual? | Decreases the ability to reason clearly & make sound judgements |
| What is the legal limit of BAC? | .08 |
| What is the implied consent law? | Anyone who is awarded a driver’s license automatically consents to be tested for BAC and other drugs if arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs. |
| Field Sobriety Testing | includes a series of on-the-spot, roadside tests which help an officer detect driver impairment. |
| Chemical Testing | analysis of blood, urine, or breath can accurately determine BAC. Breath test is widely used & simple analysis. |