Mr. Cronin's Driving School



DRIVER EDUCATIONUNIT TWO TEST(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE ON THIS TEST)CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWERAn air bagIs not a restraint deviceAutomatically inflates to protect occupantsMust be fastened by the driverIs not a reliable deviceMost collisions occur On vacationAt workOn the expresswayClose to homeThe sudden loss of air pressure on a bald tire isProperly inflated tireTread problemBlowoutLeaky spareThe distance your car travels while you respond to a road hazard is calledReaction distanceBraking awayPerception stoppingStopping on a dimeA vehicle going uphill worksWith the force of other vehiclesAgainst the force of gravityWith centrifugal forceAgainst centrifugal forceEnergy of motion is also called Kinetic energyEffects of cross windsThe mileage ratingVehicle designIn wet weather, with near freezing temperaturesHighways freeze before bridgesBridges freeze firstBridges freeze at the same time as roadsRoads are designed to never freezeUnder ideal conditions, how long does it take to stop your vehicle?2 seconds4 seconds6 seconds8 secondsThe force that pulls objects to earth isInertiaEnergy of motionSupercalifragilisticexpialidotiousGravityThe distance a vehicle travels from the time you step on the brake until the time the vehicle stops isPerception timeThe 4 second ruleBraking distanceReaction timeTotal stopping distance is the distanceIt takes to hit a hazardIt takes to brake and swerveIt takes to react and slow downYour car travels while you come to a complete stopHow far should you be behind the car in front of you in normal conditions?20 feet3 seconds4 car lengthsAn infinite amountThe gripping ability of you tires on a road is calledKineticsFriction or tractionGravityInertiaA restraint device that works automatically is calledPassive or secondaryActiveSeat beltsCrash and burnP.1CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWERAn example of an active restraint isAn air filterThe padded “cage” areaAn air bagA seat belt A vehicle’s speed going downhill willDecreaseStabilizeIncreaseBe out of controlRestraint devices are designed to hold vehicle occupants in place during a collision.Trueb. FalseBraking time is part of the natural laws section of our book.Trueb. FalseMost states require child safety seats.Trueb. FalsePerception time is the time it takes to get your foot off the gas pedal in an emergency situation.Trueb. FalseAngle parking is used to parkParallel to the curbPerpendicular to the curbDiagonally to the curbWith a haloCompleting a turn requires that youTurn at the speed limitAccelerate gently coming out of the turnBrake hard through the turnUse the oncoming lane to make the turnHand-over-hand steering requires you to Let go of the wheel with one hand and re-position it on the steering wheel“Palm” the steering wheelLet the steering wheel slide through you handsPush-pull the wheelP.2How far from the curb should your parked, car be?12 inchesLess than 12 inchesOne length3 secondsOver-steering while changing lanes can cause your vehicle toSafely change lanesKeep good controlGet home quickerLose controlNew drivers tend to over-steer , meaningThey use hand-over-hand steeringThey pull over to the curbThey turn the wheel too sharplyThey’re in too big a hurryPerpendicular parking is used to parkAt right angles to the curbParallel to the curbAt an angle to the curbAround the blockThree-point turnsAre easiest in heavy trafficAre done in private drivewaysAre the most often used turnaboutsAre seldom usedA turnabout Is a sharp right turnIs a way to turn your vehicle completely aroundShould be done with one hand out the windowIs done by Crocodile DundeeParking with the wheels turned against the curb is calledParallel parkingAngle parkingHill parkingPerpendicular parkingParking along the curb is calledHill parking Angle parkingPerpendicular parkingParallel parkingCHOOSE THE BEST ANSWERA turnabout that requires no backing up and a wide area isA driveway turnaboutA three point turnA U-turnA friendly turnWhen driving, you should usually position your carIn the nearest laneIn the center of your laneIn the left laneHalf-way on the shoulderSlow down to about 10 mph when approachingA shopping centerA busy cross walkA churchAn expressway on-rampThe best way to keep your car going straight and centered in your lane is toGrip the wheel tightlyLook downAim highUse zone controlWhat’s the best way to communicate with an out-of-control driver?Blast the horn and swerveBlast the horn and slam on the brakesUse turn signalsFlash your brights or brake lights and use the hornThe safest turnabout isTo go around the blockA driveway turnaboutA U-turnA three-point turnUnder-steering is not turning the wheel enough.Trueb. FalseIn up-hill parking you should turn your wheels in towards the curb.Trueb. FalseWhen making a right turn on red, you must come to a complete stop first.Trueb. FalseAn intersection with no controls or signs is calledControlledIllegalUncontrolledLonelyThe sign at every railroad crossing is called A cross buckA yield signUncontrolledA choo-chooWhen an emergency vehicle has its lights or siren onYou must yieldYou only should yield if it’s in your laneYou should put on your flashersYou should flash your brightsThe imaginary point before an intersection where you cannot physically stop your car is calledA no-noThe safety lineThe-a-no-a-gonna-stoppaThe point of no returnYou allow others to go first when youBlockBlind spot checkScreech to a haltYieldIntersections with signs or stoplights areControlledUncontrolledAnnoyingOne-wayA stop light that has just turned green is calledA stale green lightA semi-green lightA fresh green lightA delayed green lightA traffic light that stays green in one direction only is A stale green lightA semi-green lightA fresh green lightA delayed green lightP.3CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWERWhen approaching a stop sign with no crosswalkYou don’t have to come to a complete stopYou don’t have to worry about pedestriansYou must stop before the intersectionYou only need to slow downWhile waiting in an intersection to turn left, your wheels should be pointedTo the leftStraightTo the rightIn the direction of your turnWhen leaving a parking lot, a vehicle mustYield to pedestrians and cross trafficTurn right onlyTurn left onlyNot stopHow soon should you search the next intersection?You don’t need to worrySecondsMinutesThe Smith systemYou have the right of way whenTurning left in trafficAt an uncontrolled intersectionWhen leaving an alleyWhen others let you have itWhen turning left at a green light you mustTurn right awayFlash your lights and turnYield to trafficHonk your horn before turningThe distance between vehicles in your lane is calledYour gapYour safety zoneYour right of wayRidiculousThe privilege of having immediate use of the roadway is calledLuckyRight of wayYieldingCourtesySigns or signals regulate controlled intersections.Trueb. False “Protected” left turns need not have a turn arrow.Trueb. FalseLeft turns on red are allowed from one one-way street to another one-way street.Trueb. FalseYour gap is the distance from the oncoming traffic.Trueb. FalseIn traffic, motorcycles are allowed the same amount of space asA bicyclePedestriansAny carThey wantA large vehicle used on vacation is calledA boatAn RVA station wagonAn SUVTo be seen, motorcyclists should Weave in and out of trafficRide in the right side of the laneKeep their emergency flashers onWear reflective, protective clothingThe most common tractor-trailer isA farm trailerA tractor pullA tractor semi-trailerA John DeereIncreasing your following distance behind a truck willCreate a blind spotIncrease visibilityGive you less space to maneuverCreate a dangerous wind sheerWhich of the following is a safe motorcycle habit?Riding down the lane lineRiding next to each otherKeeping headlights onRiding closer to the car in frontP.4CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWERLarge blind-spots on trucks are also calledMirror areasOpen zonesDead zonesNo zonesA small motor bike that also has pedals isA mo-pedA scooterA dirt bikeA peddlerWhich of the following has the longest stopping distance on a wet roadway?A semiA carA car with ABS brakesA bicycleIllinois has a “helmet-on” motorcycle law.Trueb. FalseBald tires are dangerous because ofReplacement expenseFear of being stolenReduced tractionDamaged hair folliclesMotor scooters are not allowed on expressways because ofLack of a motorPoor visibilityLack of a license platePoor accelerationBefore proceeding at a stop sign, check left, check right andProceedCheck left againHonk your hornHand signalSome cars have a third pedal, a(n)Clutch pedalAcceleratorABS brakeSuper brakeWhen scanning an intersection you should scanStraight acrossFor pot-holesAt least 170 degrees90 degreesWhat’s the safest thing to do to deter a tailgater?Slam on the brakesSound the hornLightly apply the brakes to slow downFlip them off!Right turners on red always have the right of way. Trueb. FalseIt’s okay to stop your car on railroad tracks for short periods of time.Trueb. FalseAfter stopping at a stop sign, it’s okay to creep forward to check traffic.Trueb. FalseIf you have a red light and a green arrow, it’s okay to go in the direction of the arrow.Trueb. FalseA part of your car that you line up with a point on the street to help curb parking is calledA reference pointA line-upRemote parkingPoint to pointAn organized method of scanning for hazards is Sub-scanningThe Smith SystemZone controlGood mirror workWhen braking, which foot should you use?LeftBoth feetNone, use the hand brakeRightSemi-trucks can make short, tight right turns.Trueb. FalseP.5CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWERA method for managing the 6 spaces around your car isDrive RightThe Smith SystemZone ControlIllinois Vehicle CodeThe chances for a collision are greatest atA railroad crossingYour drivewayA toll boothAn intersectionA vehicle that is “tippy” on a curve hasStabilizer barsA low center of gravityA high center of gravityNo choice but to go straightWho should always be given the right of way?WomenSUVsTrucksPedestriansIf your vehicle starts to skid you shouldSlam on the brakesEase off the gas and steer in the direction you want to goSteer away from the skidClose your eyes and pray you don’t hit anyoneYou are not responsible for a collision caused by your bad brakes.Trueb. FalseNot maintaining your vehicle is called negligence.Trueb. FalseIn Illinois, when your wipers are on you also must turn on Your window washersHeaterYour ABS brakesYour headlightsA sign that you must obey isAn interstate route signAn advisory speed signA guide signA regulatory signIf a vehicle has twice the weight of another vehicle what force of impact will it have compared to another vehicle of the same size, at the same speed?The sameLess Four timesTwice as muchBefore pulling away from the curb, what’s the last thing you should do?Honk the hornCheck the blind spotTurn on the turn signalStomp on the gas pedalAs you approach a yellow light your front zoneOpensWidensClosesDisappearsBefore backing out of your driveway, make sureTo use your turn signalYour windshield is clearTo flossYour rear zone is clearIf two similar vehicles hit the same wall, the vehicle going twice as fast will hit at what force compared to the other?Twice the forceHalf the forceThe same forceFour times the forceWhen backing your vehicle, you shouldUse only mirrorsAlways use the gas pedalKeep your left foot on the brakeTurn so you can look over your shoulder out the back window The person(s) that gives you the most information while learning to drive is (are)Mr. M., Mr. Cronin, and your parentsJesse WhiteJoe MaddenThe Magic Driving GenieP.6 ................
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