DRIVER EDUCATION FINAL EXAM



DRIVER EDUCATION FINAL EXAM

1. Good driving judgement is based mostly on

a. identification of traffic hazards

b. quick reactions

c. courage in the face of danger

d. inherited abilities

2. The most important aspect of the driving task is

a. physical skills

b. memorizing the vehicle code

c. mental skills

d. finding ways around traffic jams

3. When a driver imagines where a conflict might occur, which step of the IPDE

process is being used?

a. identify

b. predict

c. decide

d. execute

4. When driving in traffic, the defensive driver expects

a. that the worst will happen

b. no changes

c. all situations to turn out fine

d. traffic to be completely predictable

5. States have insurance laws that require drivers to be able to pay for

a. their license plates

b. damage that they cause

c. property damage and injuries someone caused to them

d. loans used to buy a replacement car

6. What is the most common cause in most collisions

a. defective cars

b. driver error

c. bad roadways

d. heavy traffic

7. You stop at an intersection and bushes are blocking your view, you should

a. Stop behind the line first, creep forward, and stop again if necessary

b. stop where you can see best, continue when it is clear

c. treat the intersection as if it were a YEILD sign

d. accelerate after stopping since you have the right of way

8. Whenever you approach a YIELD sign at an intersection, you should

a. make a full stop

b. don’t bother even slowing down

c. slow or stop to give the right of way to oncoming traffic

d. allow only those cars on the left to proceed

9. A traffic sign with a red circle and a slash through it means

a. take caution when making the movement shown on the sign

b. you may not take the action shown on the sign

c. that after a complete stop, you can make the movement shown

d. the right of way is granted to vehicles making the movement shown

10. A diamond sign with a yellow background is a

a. STOP sign

b. regulatory sign

c. warning sign

d. recreation area

11. You should expect a warning sign

a. near a school crossing

b. at a school bus

c. in a parking lot

d. near a church

12. A school zone sign is

a. yellow with five sides

b. yellow with six sides

c. red with three sides

d. red with eight sides

13. A sign with an orange background and black lettering indicates a

a. school zone

b. construction zone

c. recreation area

d. speed zone

14. Interstate highways are identified on signs with what kind of shape?

a. triangular

b. square

c. shield

d. round

15. Your red traffic signal changes to green while a pedestrian is crossing in your traffic

lane. The right of way should be given

a. to the pedestrian

b. to left-turning vehicles

c. by the pedestrian at all times

d. by the pedestrian when vehicles are in the intersection

16. A flashing red light at an intersection means that you must

a. stop and wait until it stops flashing

b. make a complete stop and go when its your turn

c. stop only if there is cross traffic

d. slow down and proceed with caution

17. An officer’s directions conflict with a sign or signal. What should you do?

a. obey the sign or signal at all times

b. report the incident to the chief of police as soon as possible

c. obey the traffic control officer

d. obey the traffic control officer only if the traffic light is green

18. When two lanes are divided by a broken yellow line, it means that

a. passing is legal, but left turns are not

b. a sharp curve or an intersection is 500 feet ahead

c. passing in either lane is prohibited

d. passing is permitted

19. Choose one time that you would downshift a stick shift car.

a. Slowing

b. Coming out of a turn

c. Accelerating

d. None of the above

20. Which of the following is NOT a reason a car might overheat?

a. Low on coolant

b. Broken fan

c. Poor tires

d. Leaky hoses

21. What should you do if the TEMP light came on while you were driving?

a. Slow down

b. Pull over

c. Turn heat on full

d. All of the above

22. Which is NOT a factor that will affect your cars control on a curve?

a. Speed

b. Sharpness

c. Amount of gas

d. Bank of the curve

23. Which is NOT a factor that determines force of impact?

a. Speed

b. Weight

c. Distance to the object

d. Distance between impact and stop

24. The three parts that make up the HTS are?

a. People, Vehicles, Cargo

b. People, Roadways, Pedestrians

c. People, Vehicles, Roadways

d. None of the above

25. What are the two (2) gears that can start the engine of an automatic shift car?

a. park and neutral

b. park and drive

c. neutral and drive

d. 1st and 2nd

26. What are the two (2) braking actions that provide the best braking effect in an

emergency?

a. ABS – pump

b. ABS – slam

c. regular – pump

d. regular – slam

27. You need to do all of the following when involved in an accident EXCEPT:

a. call the police

b. stop and help the injured

c. leave the scene

d. warn others

28. Which of the following is an example of defensive driving?

a. driving faster than the speed limit

b. looking out for other drivers

c. talking on the phone while driving

d. none of the above

29. Which of the following is NOT a situation where a driver would swerve around an

object rather than stop?

a. close to the object

b. speed

c. size of the object

d. no shoulder on the road

30. What is force of impact?

a. how hard you hit something

b. how fast you hit something

c. what you are hitting

d. what hits you

31. Which of the following is a way in which passenger restraint devices prevent death

and injury?

a. keeps you comfortable

b. allows you to move around

c. keeps you in place

d. all of the above

32. All of the following are included in starting a fuel injected car EXCEPT:

a. pump gas before starting the engine

b. put key in the ignition

c. turn key until engine turns over

d. make sure car is in park before starting engine

33. What two things can your dipstick tell you?

a. How much oil you have

b. How clean or dirty your oil is

c. How well your oil pump is working

d. Both A and B are correct

34. Choose two reasons for keeping your gas tank at least ¼ full?

a. Better MPG

b. So you don’t run out

c. So you don’t spend as much money

d. So your gas line won’t freeze in the winter

35. When driving a stick shift car you should shift from first to second gear at?

a. 30- 35 mph

b. 10-15 mph

c. 20-25 mph

d. 40-45 mph

36. When driving a stick shift car you should sift from second to third at?

a. 30- 35 mph

b. 10-15 mph

c. 20-25 mph

d. 40-45 mph

37. Which of the following is the correct way to make a right turn on red?

a. signal and complete your turn

b. yield to pedestrians and go

c. Stop, yield the right of way, go if clear

d. None of the above

38. When shifting a 5-speed standard transmission, to shift to gears that are towards you your palm should face?

a. Away from you

b. Toward you

c. Up

d. Down

39. The spot in the clutch where the engine labors and the car begins to move forward is?

a. The sticking point

b. The shifting point

c. The friction point

d. None of the above

40. What do the letters IPDE mean?

a. Identify, predict, determine, execute

b. Identify, predict, decide, execute

c. Identify, predict, decide, examine

d. Identify, prevent, decide, examine

41. Which foot do you brake with?

a. Left

b. Both

c. Neither

d. Right

42. You move the directional lever up for a right turn.

a. True b. False

43. Driving is a physical task, but more important, it is also a mental and emotional

task.

a. True b. False

44. The main cause of collisions are poor road conditions.

a. True b. False

45. Mental skills are more important than physical skills when driving.

a. True b. False

46. Which of the following is NOT one of the three things a driver can do to reduce the

chance of having a collision when looking away from the road?

a. Glance b. Stable situation ahead

c. Go well below the posted speed limit d. Have passenger look

47. Which of the following is a way to identify a stale green light?

a. Perpendicular traffic is backed up b. Don’t walk sign is flashing

c. You saw it change d. All of the above

48. What is a situation in which you have a protected left turn?

a. Left turn lane b. Green turn light

c. Right turn arrow d. None of the above

49. When should you use the two second following distance rule.

a. At speeds less than 45 mph b. Speeds over 50

b. In foggy conditions d. Never

50. Explain what cover the brake means and what the purpose of covering the brake is?

a. Hover your foot over the brake to respond quickly

b. Put your left foot over the brake while accelerating

c. Putting something over the brake other than your feet

d. None of the above

51. What is an uncontrolled intersection?

a. One with no police b. One with no lights or signs

c. One where drivers don’t pay attention d. None of the above

52. An uncontrolled intersection should be approached as if there is a ___________ sign.

a. Stop b. Yield

c. Warning d. Reduction in lanes

53. When using an orderly visual search pattern, after each glance away from the road, you

must glance where?

a. Behind b. Sides

c. Dash d. Ahead

54. You must stop if the railroad crossing flashers are on.

a. True

b. False

55. When your lane is blocked oncoming cars should yield so you can go around.

a. True

b. False

56. A stale green light is a light that has been green for a while and is about to turn yellow.

a. True

b. False

57. What step of the IPDE process are you using when you search for hazards

a. Predict b. Identify

c. Decide d. Execute

58. When deciding during the IPDE process, what are three possible plans of action?

a. Signal, Slow down, Speed up

b. Identify, Predict, Execute

c. Change speed, Change direction, Communicate

d. None of the above

59. What are four areas your eyes must cover when using the keep your eyes moving section

of the Smith System?

a. Ahead, Behind, Mirrors, Dash

b. Around, Back, Mirrors, Down

c. Ahead, Instruments, Mirrors, Down

d. Ahead, Behind, Sides, Dash

True or False

60. The two things that are affected in adverse weather conditions are poor traction and poor

visibility.

a. True b. False

61. The three questions you should ask yourself before passing are is it safe, is it legal, will I get

caught.

a. True b. False

62. The three ways to reduce the chance of hydroplaning are slow down, drive in other’s tracks and

make sure your tires are properly inflated.

a. True b. False

63. The three actions that should be automatic when making a lane change are check your mirrors

and signal.

a. True b. False

64. Two actions you should take to minimize a rear end collision are turning right and moving

forward.

a. True b. False

65. If you move to the left and turn on your lights oncoming cars will be able to see you better.

a. True b. False

66. You do have directional control during a skid.

a. True b. False

Multiple Choice

67. Your accelerator is stuck and you must stop what can you do

a. shift to neutral, brake, pull over and turn off the car

b. harder to turn, shift to neutral, restart the car

c. pump the brakes, shift to a lower gear, and set the emergency brake

d. none of the above

68. You step on your brakes, they don’t work and you must stop. What can you do?

a. shift to neutral, brake, pull over and turn off the car

b. harder to turn, shift to neutral, restart the car

c. pump the brakes, shift to a lower gear, and set the emergency brake

d. none of the above

69. Your engine dies while in a turn. What should you expect about your power steering

and what should you do?

a. shift to neutral, brake, pull over and turn off the car

b. harder to turn, shift to neutral, restart the car

c. pump the brakes, shift to a lower gear, and set the emergency brake

d. none of the above

70. What actions should you take to avoid or minimize a head on collision?

a. move right

b. swerve right

c. slow down

d. all of the above

71. Explain the best way to “ROCK” your car.

a. straighten your wheels

b. choose a shift pattern

c. only rock the car for one minute maximum

d. all of the above

72. Overdriving your headlights means?

a. having your car in overdrive while the lights are on

b. not being able to stop within the distance your headlights can shine

c. driving at night with only one headlight working

d. none of the above

73. How can you keep your brakes dry when going through deep water?

a. use your emergency brake to dry the brakes

b. accelerate through the water so the water splashes away from the tire

c. brake lightly with the left foot while accelerating with the right foot

d. pump the brakes two times while going through the deep water

74. If you forgot to do the above, how would you dry wet brakes?

a. use your emergency brake to dry the brakes

b. accelerate through the water so the water splashes away from the tire

c. brake lightly with the left foot while accelerating with the right foot

d. pump the brakes two times while going through the deep water

75. You see that you are going to be hit from the rear, what body position should you take.

a. lean forward to avoid a head injury

b. put your head firmly against the head rest

c. move to the side so you can avoid hitting the steering wheel.

d. remove your seat belt so it doesn’t leave a mark

76. How do you protect against speeding after being velocitized?

a. go the same speed as the other cars

b. look for speed limit signs

c. watch your speedometer

d. both b and c

77. Where do you begin slowing if exiting an expressway?

a. at the end of the exit ramp

b. before you get to your exit

c. when you first see the sign for your exit

d. at the beginning of the ramp or deceleration lane

78. After passing, don’t come back into your lane until you can see what

a. the lane in front of you is clear of traffic

b. the car you passed is along side of you

c. both headlights of the car you passed in your rear view mirror

d. None of the above

79. What visual paths do your eyes follow when meeting an oncoming car with its brights on?

a. look at the white line and glance back at the center yellow line

b. look at the rear view mirror to avoid the glare

c. look directly into the lights to see if the car is crossing the center line

d. look from white line to white line

80. What are some of the forms of communication in the make sure others see you section of the

Smith System?

a. Honk

b. Car position

c. Lights

d. All of the above

81. How can a driver safely check traction when driving on ice?

a. slam on the brakes

b. brake lightly

c. accelerate quickly

d. all of the above

82. What provides the best braking action in an emergency?

a. if they are regular brakes pump them

b. if they are ABS brakes slam them

c. both a and b are correct

d. none of the above

83. A space cushion is

a. the room available for parallel parking

b. an open area of space all around your car

c. the distance you can see ahead

84. If a tire is under inflated, the only part of the tire that will grip the road well is

a. wear bar

b. center of the tire

c. sides of the tire

d. tire cords

85. When driving a stick shift car across railroad tracks, you should

a. shift to a lower gear before you cross the tracks

b. shift to reverse before crossing the tracks

c. flash your headlights at oncoming vehicles

d. shift to neutral and cost

86. Because of its size, it is often difficult to judge a motorcycle’s

a. power

b. type

c. size

d. speed and distance

87. To make sure a motorcycle is not in your blind spot when changing lanes, you

should

a. glance over your shoulder

b. check rear view mirrors

c. signal by flashing brake lights

d. check outside mirror

88. Death or injury to a motorcyclist often results because the motorcyclist

a. violates driving laws

b. lacks protective equipment

c. violates a driver’s right of way

d. encounters poor driving conditions

89. Where should a motorcyclist position themselves so they can be seen by oncoming

traffic

a. the right side of the lane

b. the left wheel track of the car ahead

c. the center of the lane

d. at a right angle to the car ahead

90. Why should you stay out of the open spot to the right of a semi

a. they make very wide right turns

b. you are in the no zone

c. you can’t see the lane ahead

d. they can stop in a shorter distance than your car can

91. If a large truck passes you on the expressway, you should expect

a. no effect on car control

b. wind gusts which make controlling the car harder

c. a complete loss of control

d. light slowing of your vehicle

92. When it is very hard to see at night do to heavy rain, you should

a. slow down and honk your horn

b. turn off your lights

c. pull off the road until the rain slows down

d. use your high beams and increase your speed

93. Your right front tire goes off the road, you should

a. slow down, grasp the wheel firmly, ease back onto the road

b. jerk the wheel to the left

c. turn right until all four wheels are off the road

d. all of the above

94. The hood of your car flies open while you are driving. What do you do first?

a. lock the brakes

b. turn the car off

c. steer by looking through the crack below the open hood

d. swerve onto the roadway shoulder

95. Alcohol begins to affect a persons abilities

a. the moment it enters the blood stream

b. once it reaches the bladder

c. once it reaches the heart

d. after it is swallowed

96. Alcohol first affects the driver by

a. decreasing reaction time

b. distorting color perception

c. improving the ability to judge distances

d. impairing judgment and reasoning ability

97. What do police do to measure a person’s level of intoxication

a. blood-alcohol concentration level (BAC)

b. blood-pressure

c. power of concentration

d. power of coordination

98. Illinois has set the legal limit for BAC at

a. .08 percent

b. .10 percent

c. .05 percent

d. .15 percent

99. When an officer suspects someone is drinking and driving they will do a

a. A.C.T. test

b. Intoxilyser test

c. field sobriety test

d. blood screening

100. The best guide for your car’s preventative maintenance is

a. automotive magazines

b. the owners manual

c. advice from friends and family

d. none of the above

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