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Drivers Education
Studying for the Final Exam
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| During the Instruction Permit stage you are required to practice for ___ hours to develop the physical and mental skills necessary to become a safe driver. At least ___ of these hours need to be completed at night when dark. | 50 hours 10 hours |
| Name the Intermediate License restrictions. (1) | 1. No unsupervised driving between 1 am and 5 am (supervisor age 25+) 2. For the first 6 months no passengers under the age of twenty unless they are immediate family members. |
| Intermediate License restrictions (2) | 3. For the second six months you are allowed up to 3 passengers un the age of 20 or immediate family members. 4. You are not allowed to use any form of cellular devices during the IL. |
| When you change you name or permanent address you have ___ days to report it to the DOL. | 10 |
| Keeping your license: The _________ __________ law requires that you comply with any request from a law enforcement officer to complete a ___________ ________ test. | implied consent .... field sobriety |
| If you refuse to take a field sobriety test, then your license will be suspended for ___ ______. | 1 year |
| Practice driving to develop the _________ necessary to control your vehicle. Driving is made up of social, physical, and _________ skills but driving is primarily a mental task. | skills ..... mental |
| What do you need in order to drive? A. Driver's license, car title, bank account B. Driver's license, registration, proof of insurance C. Driver's license, ASB card, phone number D. Driver's license, car title, proof of insurance | B |
| What law requires you to have liability insurance? | The financial responsibility law. |
| What is the first thing you should do when you enter the car? | Adjust the seat. |
| What is the area next to your vehicle that you cannot see when looking forward or at the three mirrors? | Blind spot |
| Which window should you glance out of to check your blind spot? | The side window |
| Children under the age of 13 must be seated in ______________. | Back seat |
| How old should children be and how tall should they be to sit in safety seats? | 8 years old and 4'9" tall. |
| What is the process of looking all around your vehicle for information that will assist you in making the correct decisions to drive safely? A. Zoning B. Sleeping C. Scanning D. Riding | C |
| In the IPDE Process, I is: IDENTIFY: use your _____ to scan/look for driving-related clues and information. | eyes |
| In the IPDE Process, P is: PREDICT: guess where possible points of _______ could occur. Predict a ________ _________ __________. Be prepared for anything at any time. | impact ....... speed control decision |
| In the IPDE Process, D is: DECIDE: choose an action to avoid the conflict. You can choose to change your __________, change your direction, or try to _______________ with with other users. | speed ...... communicate |
| In the IPDE Process, E is: EXECUTE: physically act out your __________ by braking, accelerating, _______________ and/or signaling. | decision ..... steering |
| How many feet should you signal before you turn? | 100 |
| When should you accelerate up to the speed limit when you are making a right or left turn? | Half way through the turn |
| Which lane should you turn into when there are multiple lanes? | The first lane. |
| If there are two turn lanes, which lane should each lane turn into? | The lane they started in. |
| No choice of splitting off to a lane farther to the ___________. | Right |
| You may turn ________ on a red light whether it is one lane or two and whether it is a _______ red light or a red _______ in WA (and OR). | right ..... round .....arrow |
| CA and WA have the same laws for U-Turns but in OR, U-Turns are ________ unless there is a sign stating that it is legal at that location to do so. | illegal |
| Do not enter the intersection on a ______ or ____ light unless it is legal and safe to do so. | yellow ..... red |
| The _____ _____ __ ___ law indicates that you can make a right turn on a red light after making a complete _____ and checking for traffic in all directions. | Right turn on red ..... stop |
| You may make a ______ turn on a red signal light onto a one-way street heading left in OR and WA, but not in CA (and some other states). | Left |
| A flashing red light indicates you must _____ and proceed when clear. Like a stop sign. | stop |
| What color are regulatory signs? A. Yellow and Black B. Orange and Black C. Green and White D. Red, white and black | D |
| Speed limit signs tell you the _____ speed for the area beginning at the location of the sign under _____ conditions. You must reduce your speed ____ a sign that lowers the speed limit. You may not begin to increase your speed until after pass a sign. | maximum legal ..... ideal ..... before reaching ..... after passing |
| The _________ __________ law indicates that the legal speed limit is what is safe under _______ existing conditions. | basic speed ..... current |
| What is the fine for paring in a handicap space? A. $500 B. $350 C. $250 D. $195 | C |
| Roadway markings are ____ and ____. A yellow line indicates the ___ edge of your drive space and the white line indicates the ___ | |
| In the IPDE Process, P is: PREDICT: guess where possible points of _______ could occur. Predict a ________ _________ __________. Be prepared for anything at any time. | impact ....... speed control decision |
| In the IPDE Process, D is: DECIDE: choose an action to avoid the conflict. You can choose to change your __________, change your direction, or try to _______________ with with other users. | speed ...... communicate |
| In the IPDE Process, E is: EXECUTE: physically act out your __________ by braking, accelerating, _______________ and/or signaling. | decision ..... steering |
| How many feet should you signal before you turn? | 100 |
| When should you accelerate up to the speed limit when you are making a right or left turn? | Half way through the turn |
| Which lane should you turn into when there are multiple lanes? | The first lane. |
| If there are two turn lanes, which lane should each lane turn into? | The lane they started in. |
| No choice of splitting off to a lane farther to the ___________. | Right |
| You may turn ________ on a red light whether it is one lane or two and whether it is a _______ red light or a red _______ in WA (and OR). | right ..... round .....arrow |
| CA and WA have the same laws for U-Turns but in OR, U-Turns are ________ unless there is a sign stating that it is legal at that location to do so. | illegal |
| Do not enter the intersection on a ______ or ____ light unless it is legal and safe to do so. | yellow ..... red |
| The _____ _____ __ ___ law indicates that you can make a right turn on a red light after making a complete _____ and checking for traffic in all directions. | Right turn on red ..... stop |
| You may make a ______ turn on a red signal light onto a one-way street heading left in OR and WA, but not in CA (and some other states). | Left |
| A flashing red light indicates you must _____ and proceed when clear. Like a stop sign. | stop |
| What color are regulatory signs? A. Yellow and Black B. Orange and Black C. Green and White D. Red, white and black | D |
| Speed limit signs tell you the _____ speed for the area beginning at the location of the sign under _____ conditions. You must reduce your speed ____ a sign that lowers the speed limit. You may not begin to increase your speed until after pass a sign. | maximum legal ..... ideal ..... before reaching ..... after passing |
| The _________ __________ law indicates that the legal speed limit is what is safe under _______ existing conditions. | basic speed ..... current |
| What is the fine for paring in a handicap space? A. $500 B. $350 C. $250 D. $195 | C |
| Roadway markings are ____ and ____. A yellow line indicates the ___ edge of your drive space and the white line indicates the _____ edge of your drive space. | yellow... white... left... right |
| A solid line typically indicates that you should not ________ the lane while a ______ or broken lane line indicates that you may cross that line. | cross ..... dashed |
| A solid yellow line indicates that ________ is not allowed. When double yellow lines are present follow the indications of the line that is _____ to your lane of traffic. | passing ..... closest |
| A _____ ____ is a white line near an intersection with a stop sign indicating where to stop your vehicle. | stop line |
| If there is no stop line present then stop your vehicle before crossing the _____________ and if none, then before the _____ _____ (before entering the intersection). | crosswalk ..... curb line |
| A two-way turn lane is a lane that separates two directions of traffic with a lane in the center to use for _____ turns in either direction. You cannot use this lane for _____, U-turns or driving more than 300 feet. | left ..... passing |
| A white ________ shaped symbols on the road indicates a _________ lane. Lanes could be reserved for ________ (or HOV), bicycles, and buses. | diamond .....reserved .... carpools |
| An intersection that circulates around an island to flow traffic more smoothly and safely is a _________ or traffic circle. Enter to the ______ and signal to exit (like any right turn). | roundabout ..... right |
| When backing around a corner, place the gear in R (reverse). Then place your ______ ______at the top of the _____ _____. (The 12 o'clock) | left hand ..... steering wheel |
| When parking on a hill, look into the ______ side mirror and guide the vehicle towards the curb until the vehicle is within ___ inches of the curb and come to a complete stop. | right ..... 12 |
| Bicycles should ride A. with or B. against the flow of vehicles and as far A. right or B. left as possible | A ... A |
| Where must you yield right-of-way to pedestrians? A. Anywhere at anytime B. At roundabouts C. Only at crosswalks D. Crosswalks and intersections | D |
| What are the three right-of-way rules at an UNCONTROLLED intersection? | A. The vehicle in the intersection B. Yield to the vehicle on your right C. A vehicle making a left turn yields to on coming traffic. |
| What are the three right-of-way rules at a CONTROLLED intersection? | A. The vehicle reaching the intersection first, goes first (after coming to a complete stop). B. If two or more vehicles arrive at the same time, yield to the vehicle on your right. |
| What are the three right-of-way rules at a CONTROLLED intersection? (continued) | C. If two oncoming vehicles arrive at the same time, a vehicle making a left turn yields to oncoming traffic. |
| You are not required to stop for the school buss if you are ______ traffic and the road: A. Has ___ or more _____ lanes of traffic. B. Is separated by a ______ . C. Is separated by a _____ _____. | oncoming ..... three ..... marked ..... median ..... physical barrier |
| Do not park within _____ feet of a fire hydrant. A. 9 B. 12 C 18 D. 15 | D |
| You must park within _____ inches of the curb. A. 10 B. 12 C. 15 D. 18 | B |
| When the color of the curb is white, this means: A. Short-term parking only B. Short stops only C. Loading and unloading freight D. Reserved for disabled persons/handicapped | B |
| When the color of of the curb is red, this means: A. Loading and unloading of freight B. Short-term parking only C. Reserved for emergency vehicles only D. Reserved for disabled persons/handicaped | C |
| When the color of the curb is yellow, this means: A. Loading and unloading of freight B. Short stops only C. Reserved for emergency vehicles D. Short-term parking only | A |
| When the color of the curb is blue, this means: A. Short-term parking only B. Loading and unloading of freight C. Reserved for disabled persons/handicapped D. Short stops only | C |
| When the color of the curb is green, this means: A. Reserved for emergency vehicles B. Short stops only C. Reserved for disabled persons/handicapped D. Short-term parking only | D |
| If you are parking on an _____ with a curb, then also turn your wheels _____ from the curb. | uphill ..... away |
| If you are parking on a _________l with a curb, then turn your wheels ________ the edge of the road. | downhill ..... toward |
| When there are no speed limit signs ______ then follow the WA required speed limits of: A. _______ school zones. B. _______ inside city limits. C. _____ outside city limits | A. 20 B. 25 C. 50 |
| The ______ ______ _____ requires that you drive a _____ speed under the current conditions. | Basic Speed Law .... safe |
| If you are approaching an intersection with reduced visibility or a potential ________, then removed you foot from the accelerator and hold it _____ the brake pedal to be prepared to stop suddenly. This is called _______ the brake. | hazard ..... over ...... covering |
| What is the single biggest contributor to collisions? Look ahead, to the ______, and behind you. | Failing to see what is happening. Sides |
| To be a good driver you need to scan at least how many seconds ahead? A. 30 B. 15 C. 10 D. 20 | B |
| By law, when must you use your headlights? | Half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sunrise. |
| Use your ____ ____ when visibility is reduced. Dim the ____ ____ when within 500' of an _____ ___ car or when within 300' of a car you are _______. | high beams ..... high beams ..... on coming .... following |
| Hand Signals Match: A. Left hand up 1. Left turn B. Left hand straight out 2. Slow or stop C. Left hand pointed down 3.Right turn | A and 3 B and 1 C and 2 |
| To prevent a rear-end collision, how many seconds of cushion space (following distance) should you leave for speeds under 30 and over 30? | Under 30: 3 seconds Over 30: 4 seconds |
| How much distance must you maintain when following an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens on? A. 300' B.740' C. 800' D. 500' | D |
| When riding at night, a bicycle must have a ________ visible for 500' and a red reflector on the back visible from _____ away. | headlight ..... 600' |
| Motorcycles can can accelerate A. faster or B. slower and stop in a shorter distance than cars. Maintain a safe following distance. | A |
| Trucks, buses, and vehicles pulling trailers need more space to make a _____ turn. Expect the vehicle to signal to the _______ and then move to the left lane and make a ______ turn through the intersection. | right ..... right ..... wide |
| What are the four steps to properly handle a country curve? (Fill-in question on the exam) | 1. Brake while straight to the advisory speed limit (ASL). 2. Scan far around the curve to aim your steering wheel and identify hazards. 3. Begin steering and then release the brake. 4. Accelerate about half way through and out of the curve. |
| Name two examples of how to safely pass another vehicle. | 1. Pass another vehicle 10 mph faster than they are traveling. 2. Return to your lane when you can see the headlights of the car you passed in your rearview mirror. |
| If you are traveling under the speed limit, how many vehicles should be following behind you before you must pull over to let them pass? A. 10 B. 8 C. 4 D. 5 | D |
| Do not ____ the brakes all of the way down the hill. Let the vehicle ______ and only brake as needed to avoid over heating your brakes, called _____ ______. | ride ..... coast ..... brake fade |
| What are the steps to merging onto the freeway? (1) 1. ______ up to the speed limit of the _____ ___ _____ on the highway. 2. _____ left at the point of the yellow line becomes white. 3. Check your _____ side mirror multiple time to identify a ___ | 1. accelerate ..... flow of traffic 2. signal 3. left ..... gap |
| What are the steps to merging onto the freeway? (2) 4. Check you _______ just before merging into traffic. 5. _______ over into the first lane of traffic with very minimal steering. 6. Cancel your turn signal. | 4. blind spot 5. glide |
| What are 4 simple rules for driving safely on the expressway? | 1. Scan 10-15 seconds ahead. 2. Stay out of other vehicle's blind spot. 3. Do not brake unless necessary. 4. Maintain a consistent speed. Scan your speedometer often and know your speed. |
| What is the left lane typically used for? A. Faster moving traffic B. Carpools C. Passing D. All of the above | D |
| ________ areas will freeze first and dry out last. Watch as you transition to shaded areas. | Shaded |
| Overpasses and ______ do not have the warm earth underneath them so they will be ________ when the road is not. | bridges ..... slippery |
| Roads will be most slipper as _____ first begins to fall on hot days as it mixes with the ____ and dirt in the asphalt and brings it to the road surface. | rain ..... oil |
| _______ is when your tires lose contact with the road surface and _____. If this happens, ease off the____ pedal and keep steering straight. Do not brake or turn until your tires are in _____ with the surface. | Hydroplaning ..... skid ..... gas ..... contact |
| An _______ skid occurs when you accelerate too hard causing your ____ to spin. Simply ease off the _____ pedal until the tires stop spinning and accelerate gently. | over-power ..... tires ..... accelerator |
| An over-breaking skid occurs when you brake too hard and the wheels ____ __. This will occur in vehicles that do not have ____. | lock-up ..... ABS |
| You are in a ____ ____ skid if you steer but continue to drive ______. Ease off the brake or gas until you regain traction and steer in the direction you need to go. | front-wheel ..... straight |
| You are in a rear-wheel skid when you are steering straight but the rear of the vehicle skids to the ___ or right. Steer ___ the direction of the rear-wheel skid to regain control. | left .... in |
| What should you do if your brakes stop working? (total brake failure) * Fill-in the blank question on Exam | 1. Pump the brake pedal 3-4 times to times to build hydraulic pressure to stop |
| What is it call when you over use your brake and cause them to overheat? A. Brake fade B. Hot brake C. Warping D. Exhaustion | A |
| When a tire loses all its air pressure at once it is called: A. Explosion B. Popped tire C. Blowout D. Flat tire | C |
| What gears can you start an automatic transmission in? A. Drive B. Park and Neutral C. Reverse D. 2nd gear | B |
| If your vehicle has anti-lock ____ ____ (ABS) brake with _____ steady pressure. | braking system ... firm |
| Avoid over-braking if you vehicle doesn't ABS or the rear wheels can ___ __ and skid. | lock up |
| Is it legal and recommended or illegal and not recommended to move a vehicle after a collision unless further injury to the occupants could occur. | legal and recommended |
| What percentage of all fatal collisions are alcohol-related? A. 50% B. 35% C. 65% D. 40% | D |
| Alcohol goes from you stomach into your blood and to all parts of your body. How long does it take to reach the brain? A. 10 to 20 minutes B. 1 hour C. 30 to 40 minutes D. 2 hours | C |
| Your live can process one drink per hour. If you consume more than one drink per hour, then alcohol travels to your _____ at a higher rate. | brain |
| What areas of your brain does alcohol affect? A. judgment and skill B. singing and dancing C. talent and skill D. judgment and decision making | A |
| Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is the percentage of alcohol in the ____ _____. | blood stream |
| With one serving of alcohol in the bloodstream your BAC is .02-.03. If you are under the age of 21, then this would qualify you for ____ - Driving Under the Influence of alcohol. | DUI |
| What is the minimum suspension for a DUI is: A. 120 days B. 90 days C. 365 days D. 60 days | B |
| What BAC registers ____ or over you are susceptible to a ticket for ___ DWI - Driving While Intoxicated. | .08 ..... DWI |
| What law allows any police officer to conduct a field sobriety test to any driver? | The Implied Consent Law |
| How long does it take to get rid of each drink consumed? A. 1 hour B. 2 hours C. 1/2 an hour D. 3 hours | A |
| How long will marijuana impair your driving skills? A. 2 hours B. 7 hours C. 5 hours D. 1 hour | C |
| Does it take a longer or shorter time to feel the effects of marijuana-infused foods? | longer |
| Marijuana will impact your reaction time, motor coordination, ability to ______ _____ but will not impact your _______. | stay awake ..... hearing |