Mr. Cronin's Driving School



DRIVER EDUCATIONUNIT ONE TEST(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE ON THIS TEST)CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWERAll the social, physical and mental skills required to safely drive a car are called…a. the driving taskb. defensive drivingc. zone controld. driver’s edWhat are the components of the Highway Transportation System (HTS)?Pedestrians, cyclists and passengersRoads, streets and highwaysTrucks, cars and busesPeople, vehicles and roadwaysYou plan on steering your car to the right to avoid a possible conflict, what part of the IPDE process are you utilizing?IdentifyPredictDecideExecuteTo best manage the effects of your car on the environment, you should…take many short unnecessary tripsmake fast jack-rabbit startsdump used oil down the drainuse fuel-efficient driving techniquesWhat step of the IPDE process do you use when you steer sharply to the right?IdentifyPredictDecideExecuteAll of Illinois’ driving laws would be found in…a policeman’s ticket bookthe vehicle codehighway mapyour Driver’s Ed bookWhen you look far ahead to see what conflicts might move into your path, which part of the IPDE process are you using?IdentifyPredict Decide ExecuteThe primary purpose of the Highway Transportation System is…to teach teens to driveto move people and cargo safely and efficientlyto keep the DMV workers employedto give highway departments more income The high collision rate for new drivers is primarily because…their cars are beaters they lack experiencetheir feet can’t reach the pedalstheir parents are to nervous to drive with themYou can get a good start as a safe driver by…taking driver educationusing both feet on the pedalssneaking Dad’s car out for extra practicehaving all your friends in the car right awayPedestrians, drivers and passengers in the HTS system are called…beginners car ownersroadway usersa nuisanceWhen two vehicles try to occupy the same space at the same time it is called…an accidentan insurance nightmarea collisionbad luckDriving is a social task because…it takes you to all the partiesyou usually drive with friendspeople should car-poolyou have to interact with other driversUsing the IPDE process takes…extended periods of timetoo much effortaway the pains of the daya lot of practice(CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER)What is the method called for controlling the six areas of space around your car?IPDEthe Smith systemzone controlthe space-time continuumWhen you think a car might turn in front of you, what part of the IPDE are you utilizing?IdentifyPredictDecideExecuteTrue or false, when you are seeing potential hazards you are predicting.TrueFalseTrue or false, the HTS is a complex system or people, vehicles, and roadways.TrueFalseTrue or false, the IPDE process is only in the state of Illinois.TrueFalseTrue or false, the death rate for teen drivers is higher than any other age group.TrueFalseYour traffic signal turns yellow as you approach the intersection, you should…speed upslam on the brakesquickly change lanesmake every reasonable effort to stopA construction zone is indicated by a(n)…blue signorange signred signyellow signP.2Most warning signs are…diamond shapedrectangularsquareroundA flashing red light at an intersection means…the same as a yield signthe same as a stop signlook for a fire truckslow down and proceed when safeA white sign with black or red letters is a warning signconstruction signregulatory signschool zone sign The 55mph speed limit requires that you driveno more than 5mph overno faster than 55mphat least 55mphas fast as the trafficRed signs at the top of an expressway ramp means…do not enterexpressway aheadcaution, high speedsmerging trafficYielding while driving means…allowing others to go firstcoming to a stopgetting to go firstslowing and stoppingGuide signs…are usually on high speed highwaysare regulatorywarn of danger aheadshould be ignoredA yield sign at an intersection usually means…there’s a lot of cross trafficyou must stopyou should stopyou go first(CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER.)A single broken line in the center of a roadway means…no passingone way trafficpassing is permitted, if safe to do solane narrowsA yellow light or turn arrow means…yieldhurry upspeed up and turn leftthe light is about to turn redWhen you have a green, right turn arrow you shouldimmediately turn rightstop first, then turnyield to traffic and pedestrians then turngo no matter whatA red circle and diagonal slash through a sign meanshazard aheadthe action is not allowedwatch for pedestrians cutting acrossstopIf you are first in line and get a green light you should…check traffic, pedestrians and then proceedgofloor itflip off the car that’s honking at youTwo solid yellow lines in the center of a two lane roadway means…okay to passpassing from one direction is allowedno passingno turns True or false, a traffic light, arrow, flashing signal, and pedestrian signal all mean the same thing.TrueFalseTrue or false, school zone signs are usually red.TrueFalse P.3True or false, lines words and arrows painted on the roadway are called roadway markings.TrueFalseTrue or false, a warning sign helps you avoid surprise situations.TrueFalseWho/whom should always have the right of way?carstrucksbusespedestriansWhat does a regulatory sign signify?dangerinformationroadway names/numbersactions you must obeyWhen you’re ready to go, your gear shift selector should be on…drive (D)park (P)reverse (R)low (L)Which of the following is NOT a reason for signs signals and roadway markings.to regulate the flow of trafficto warn you of necessary car repairsdanger aheaddirectionsIn the HTS, the color red signifies…slow downno passingillegal mergestop or be prepared to stop very soonYour seat belt should be…loose and comfortableused sometimessnug and secureleft unbuckled(CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER)Which of the following is NOT a stopping point at an intersection?the solid, thick white limit linethe pedestrian crosswalkslightly into the intersectionbehind the stop sign or stop lightThe seatbelt light is…annoyingalways onlighted when you have your seatbelt on an important safety reminderThe brake light tells you…the brakes are okaythe pedal needs adjustingthe brakes need repairs very soonslow downWhen leaving the car after parking on a busy roadway, you should…exit and walk quickly to the rearexit and walk quickly to the frontopen the door without lookingcrawl to the passenger side to get outWhen getting in the car on a busy street, you should…get in on the curb side and slide over (baby)walk around the front of the carhide behind the door if a car comeswalk around the rear of the car The temperature gauge/light tells you the temperature of the…air inside the carengine coolantoutside weather temperaturethe driver’s temperature When you have a manual transmission (stick shift) you have to learn how to…use a clutch pedalwork for AAMCOdo whole shotsbrake-torqueP.4Resting your foot on the clutch pedal is called…tracking the clutchguiding the clutchriding the clutchthe friction pointAreas in the rear zones, not seen in mirrors are…Smith zonesopen zones blind spotssecret zonesOne of the last things you do before pulling away from the curb is…check your passengers seat beltsreset the odometerthrow the car in reverselock your keys in the glove compartmentTrue or false, pushing the brake pedal will slow or stop the car as well as turning on your brake lights.TrueFalseTrue or false, resting your left foot on the brake pedal can wear out your brakes.TrueFalseTrue or false, your odometer tells you how fast you are going.TrueFalseTrue or false, if the light turns green you can just go..TrueFalseAll the area you can see while looking straight ahead is called…your field of visionan unlimited viewperipheral total visionWhen you predict using IPDE, you…ignore other highway usersyou take your foot off the gasyou imagine what another car might doyou stop and think about it(CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER)When you compromise space you…make room for othersallow more space for the greater hazardallow more space for your friend’s stufflose your respectabilityTo aim high means…look ahead as far as you can see in your path of travelto use your high beamslook at the road right in front of the carlook for low flying aircraftOne purpose for aiming high is…looking for pot-holeschecking the hoodkeeping your car moving straight and in the center of your lanelooking for parking placesA closed zone means…no parkingokay to drive but with restrictionsthere’s something in your intended path of travelan area nearer to your carDriving is primarily what type of task?socialmentalphysicalrecreational Your peripheral vision is your ability to…focussee to the sidessee far aheadsee after being “blinded” by brightsThe IPDE process is an organized process of…seeing, thinking, and respondingrandom actionsautomatic responsessensing and guessingThe best clue that the roadway is changing is…a traffic signal aheada narrow shouldera traffic jama warning sign P.5The best way to communicate with other drivers is…use a cell phonecut him offuse signals, horn, or lightsflip them offWhen you experience several hazards at the same time, it’s best to…quit and go homeslow down to separate the hazardsstop and drive laterspeed up and go firstGround viewing helps you…keep the car moving straightfind pot-holes and puddleswatch for policein heavy trafficThe Smith System is…the ignition systeman orderly visual search patternzone controlhazard recognitionIf you are going to change lanes, you should first…acceleratebrake check blind spotsignalA space where you can drive, unobstructed is called..a safety lanea closed zonean open zonea Smith zoneZone control is…managing the space around your caraiming highground viewingan example of the Smith system One of the quickest ways to lose your permit is…illegal parkinga school bus violationa radio too louda poor stop(CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER)Driving is…a righta high risk activityfun-damentala priorityTrue or false, your parents can cancel your permit or license up until age 17.TrueFalseThe penalty for a school bus violation could be…thrashingsuspension and a $150 fineno TVno supper and straight to bedWho is the Illinois Secretary of State?Mr. CroninMr. MendroMichelle ObamaJesse WhiteThe condensed version of The Illinois Vehicle Code isthe HTSthe Drive Right textbookThe Rules of The RoadTheIllinoisVehicleCodeIn order to drive in Illinois, how good must your vision be?20/2020/4020/1020/20/40In most cases, the position of a red light on a signal isbottomtopmiddlerightA red & blue interstate (e.g. I-94) sign indicates…speed limitdirectionswhat road it isservicesP.6A flashing yellow light means…cautionstopproceedstep-on-it Your hands on the wheel (like a clock) should be…at 10 & 2at 9 & 3both a and bnone of the above When applying the brakes, always use…the hand brakeboth feetyour left footyour right footWhich of the following is NOT on the dashboard?the speedometerthe hornthe tachometerthe fuel gauge Never drive in a truck’s…laneblind spots (no-zones)roadwaycb radio pathIn an automatic transmission, which gear allows the car to roll freely without the help of the engine?low-1 (L-1)low-2 (L-2)drive (D)neutral (N)Which of the following is NOT one of the six zones surrounding your car?frontrearfront-rightfront-rear Which of the following is NOT part of the Smith system?aim high in steeringget the big picturecheck for passengers’ seat beltskeep your eyes moving(CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER)Which of the following risk factors are due to the environment?bright sunblurred vision due to alcoholbald tiresbroken headlightWhich of the following terms describes glancing quickly and continually through your visual search pattern?ground viewingscanningvisual acuityseekingA red “ X” lane signal in your lane means…you’re about to crashlane is closeddo not enterwrong wayA solid white line on a roadway indicates…no passingtwo-way trafficthe edge of the roadwayno parkingRumble strips on a roadway helps…mark the roadwaymark no-parking areaskeep drivers awakecheck your tire pressure Which of the following is an example of a car owner’s negligence.bald tirespoor brakesworn out wiper bladesall of the above P.7 ................
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