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Drivers Ed Final ExamACCURATE TESTED VERSIONS OF THE EXAM FROM 2023TO 2024 | ACCURATE AND VERIFIED | NEXT GEN FORMAT | GUARANTEED PASS
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Locking the door ensures that they will not fly open during a crash - Ans - true When seated properly, the driver's chin should be above the steering wheel - Ans - true The steering wheel shoud be adjusted upward - Ans - false When using the accelerator and brake pedal, the heel of the foot should remain on the floor - Ans - true The rearview mirror should be adjusted to frame to back windshield - Ans - true Cruise control - Ans - Allows a driver to select and travel as a set speed, works at apeeds above 25 mph, should not be used on slippery surfaces Head restraints are designed to help reduce - Ans - whiplash injuries The horn should not be used to - Ans - show anger The panic button on a wireless remote door control - Ans - causes the horn to blow and the lights to flash Pedal extensions are available to allow short drivers to maintain a safe distance from the steering wheel - Ans - true When backing, the driver should turn the steering wheel to the right in order to back to the left - Ans - false If the driver needs to adjust the defroster, he/she should place the steering hand at the top of the steering wheel temporarily - Ans - true When securing the vehicle, the parking brake should be set before placing the vehicle in park - Ans - false Gears below drive, provide more engine power - Ans - true Position one on the ignition switch allows you to use accessories with the engine off - Ans - false All vehicles have adjustable head restraints - Ans - false The turn signal will always cancel after a turn - Ans - false When the daytime running lights are in use, the tail lights are not on - Ans - true
Safety experts recommend the use of headlights whenever the vehicle is moving - Ans - true There are two separate levers to open the hood - Ans - true Weight transfer from side to side is known as - Ans - roll Vehicle balance is maintained through - Ans - precise steering, smooth acceleration, controlled braking Steering input to the left will result in weight transfer - Ans - right Acceleration results in weight transfer - Ans - backward Weight transfer forward or backward is known as - Ans - pitch Braking results in weight transfer - Ans - forward Braking just short of lockup is known as - Ans - threshold braking Weight transfer resulting from loss of traction to the rear is known as - Ans - yaw The steering technique best suited for mainting vehicle balance is - Ans - push/pull/slide The lane position for a right turn is - Ans - 5 In traditional mirror settings, there is a blind spot - Ans - over the right and left shoulders Blind spots are areas you cannot see on either your mirrors or peripheral vision - Ans - true Blindspots are greatly reduced by using the contemporary mirror settings - Ans - true Reference points are the same for all drivers - Ans - false When backing straight you should look over your right shoulder - Ans - true The horn should only be used to communicate presence - Ans - true When pulling into traffic, the following is a crucial consideration - Ans - visibility, time, space When parking or turning beyond an instersection, you should signal left or right - Ans - After you have entered the intersection
The gap between vehicles to give you time and space to make a safe lane change should be - Ans - 4 seconds You should prepare for a turn approximately _______ before you make it - Ans - 8 to 12 seconds Normally, the correct lane to make a left turn is - Ans - the lane furthest to the left When you are making a left or right turn, it is correct to turn your wheels - Ans - when you actually begin the turn When making a right turn into traffic, the gap in traffic approaching from your left should be - Ans - 8 to 11 seconds When making a left turn, must yeild the right-of-way to - Ans - everything When backing up, one of the points most likely to hit something is - Ans - the front side of the vehicle opposite the direction in which you are turning The easiest and safest methor of making a turnabout it - Ans - driving around the block The first thing to do when moving your vehicle into traffic is to - Ans - plan your move Changing lanes requires planning in advance and - Ans - executing your maneuver When making a turn, you should use your turn signal as least - Ans - 150 to 200 feet in advance of a turn in urban areas When backing up, you must - Ans - look behind your vehicle, not just un the rearview mirror A 2-point turn is when you use a driveway - Ans - to reverse your direction The best remedy for driving fatigue is - Ans - rest The vision that enables you to detect movement to the side is - Ans - peripheral vision Gives 3-dimensional perspective to objects - Ans - Depth perception Estimating distance between yourself and an object - Ans - distance judgement Ability to see clearly - Ans - visual activity What you see looking straight ahead and at an angle to the left and right - Ans - field of vision
Vision clearest in a narrow cone-shaped area directly in front of you - Ans - Area of central vision The alcoholic content of a glass of wine, a mug of beer, or an ounce of whisky is - Ans - about the same The way to sober up a person who has had too much to drink is to - Ans - give the alcohol time to wear off A regulatory sign that has a red circle with a red slash means - Ans - no If you come to a stop sign and there is no white stop line, - Ans - stop even with the stop sign or just in front of it To determine whether or not to suspend a driver's license, most states use - Ans - a point system A certificate of title proves - Ans - who owns a car When turning left at an intersection - Ans - yield to all oncoming vehicles until you have the time and space to turn The air conditioner is used to - Ans - lower humidity The function of an odometer is to - Ans - keep track of the number of miles the vehicle has been driven You set your car's automatic choke by - Ans - pressing the accelerator once to the floor and then releasing it Locking your wheels in an emergency braking situation - Ans - decreases braking effectiveness, can make you go into a skid, increases your stopping distance The friction point is - Ans - the point where, as you let up on the clutch pedal, the trnamission and engine engage The first thing to do before changing lanes is - Ans - signal your speed You should signal for a turn at least - Ans - 150 feet before the turn A driver turning right - Ans - must yield right of way to cross traffic When parallel parking you - Ans - need a space as least 5 feet longer than your car When an oncoming vehicle's headlights are too bright, you should - Ans - look at the right edge of the traffic lane beyone the oncoming car
In a snowfall, you should drive in the tacks of the vehicle ahead of you so you - Ans - can get better traction Of all the collisions between cars and pedestrians, most - Ans - occur in urban areas At dusk, there is more danger of hitting a deer because - Ans - deer move around to feed at dusk Identity - Ans - You will need two forms of this when applying for your license. Class D License - Ans - License you will receive after completing Drivers Education Work Zones - Ans - In these areas you should slow down, stay well away from workers and vehicles, and obey posted work zone signs. Dim your lights - Ans - When you are with 500 ft of vehicles in front of your or 300 ft of vehicles you are following. Signaling - Ans - Always do this 2 seconds before turning, changing lanes, or pulling into traffic. Basic Speed Law - Ans - Law stating that you may not drive faster than is safe and prudent for existing conditions, regardless of posted speed limits. Blind spots - Ans - Areas of the road that are blocked from your sight by your own vehicle or mirrors. Eliminate Blind Spots - Ans - By adjusting your outside mirrors to see past your car, and performing head checks you can 2 Seconds - Ans - In good weather and road conditions you should keep at least this distance between you and another vehicle. Always Yield - Ans - Pedestrians, emergency vehicles, and other vehicles already in an intersection. Warning Signs - Ans - Normally are yellow and diamond-shaped, with black letters or symbols. Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) - Ans - Crosses traffic to the opposite side of the road across an interchange so vehicles have uninterrupted movements onto the freeway ramps. Eliminates many left-turn conflicts and improves efficiency. Regulatory signs - Ans - Square, rectangular, or have a special shape and are usually white or red with black, red, white or green letters or symbols. They tell
you the requirements for stopping, yielding, traffic direction, lane use, turning, speed limits, parking and other special situations. Traffic signals - Ans - Usually at intersection and are red, yellow, and green from top to bottom. Control the flow of traffic. Continuous Flow Intersection - Ans - There are not free right turns at this type of intersection. Guide signs - Ans - Blue signs with white letters Turn wheels left, away from curb. - Ans - When parking up hill with curb: Roundabout - Ans - Circular intersection meant to eliminate left hand turn traffic and many conflict points. Side No-Zones - Ans - Large trucks biggest blind spots are found here. Especially on the right. Front No-Zone - Ans - If you cut in front of a large truck too soon you are in this area. It can cause serious damage and injury because of the difficulty of stopping these vehicles. Implied Consent Law - Ans - You agree to a breath test when under arrest and suspected of drinking and driving Graduated drivers license - Ans - A 3-phase graduated licensing program, for ages 15 to 18, that allows young drivers to develop their driving skills and self-confidence in a series of safe, measured steps. Each phase has its own requirements and restrictions 15 feet - Ans - You must stop at least this far from a railroad crossing. 70 points - Ans - Teens that receive this many or more points in a three year period will appear at a hearing and may have their license suspended. 3 feet - Ans - The amount of space you should give bicycles when passing or driving around them. Financial responsibility law - Ans - Law that requires drivers to prove that they can pay for damage or injury caused by an automobile accident. Under your arm - Ans - Where should you never where the shoulder harness of your seatbelt? Passing lane - Ans - The main purpose of the left lane on the freeway.
Liability insurance - Ans - This compensates an injured party up to a certain amount outlined in the policy statement. This type of insurance ensures you will be able to pay for any damages you cause. Minimum level of coverage required by law. 18 football fields - Ans - This is the distance an average freight train traveling at 55 mph needs to stop. Aggressive driving - Ans - Speeding; frequent, erratic, and abrupt lane changes; tailgating; running red lights or stop signs; passing on the shoulder; and blocking other cars trying to change lanes or pass are signs of this deadly driving behavior. Emergency use only - Ans - The area of the freeway on the outside of the solid white line is meant for Hydroplanning - Ans - Caused by a buildup of water between the tires and road surface, results in loss of steering, results in loss of braking 15 - Ans - You must park at least_____ feet from a fire hydrant. Defensive driving - Ans - Watching out for other people on the road and anticipating unsafe acts. No passing allowed - Ans - What does a solid yellow line on your side of the lane mean? SIPDE - Ans - Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute Drowsy Driving - Ans - This deadly driving behavior is similar to driving under the influence. 18 year old - Ans - How old do you have to be to use a phone with voice commands? Signal to right and stop - Ans - First thing you should do when making a "Three-Point- Turn". 45 degrees - Ans - This angle is really important for a successful parallel park. Stop sign ahead - Ans - What does this sign indicate? Construction workers ahead - Ans - What does this sign indicate? No U-Turn - Ans - This sign means: R.E.A.D. - Ans - Right Speed for Right Now Eyes up Brain on
Anticipate their next move Doughnut of space Roadways, Vehicles, and Drivers - Ans - 3 Components of Highway Transportation System (HTS) Traction - Ans - The adhesion or grip between the tires and the road surface. Hydroplaning - Ans - A driving condition where the tires lose traction on a wet road, and float on a layer of water or slush. Can occur at speeds as low as 35 MPH. 4 - Ans - If a vehicle's speed doubles from 20 mph to 40 mph, the distance needed to stop the vehicle increases by ____ times. 20 - 30 Seconds - Ans - How far should a driver look ahead of the vehicle to identify potential problems? Controlled / Squeeze - Ans - Type of braking drivers should use to avoid abrupt weight transfer. Route number - Ans - Indicate type of roadway: interstate, US route, State. Also tells you which direction the interstate runs. Dutch Reach - Ans - Opening your driver's door with RIGHT hand to see. Central, Fringe, Peripheral - Ans - Types of vision used by drivers to See what is in front, behind, and to the sides. Space Margin - Ans - Cushion of space a driver tries to maintain around their vehicle. Space margin distance increases as speed goes up. Provides Time and Visibility to the driver. S.M.O.G. - Ans - Signal, Mirror, Over shoulder, Go. This will help you remember how to complete a proper lane change. Don't forget to maintain your speed as long as conditions allow! In most circumstances a provisional license holder under the age of 28 may not drive - Ans - Between 5:01 AM and 11:59 PM. While driving, a new driver under the age of 18 is prohibited from - Ans - Using a cell phone to call family and texting and having a BAC of .02 or greater. If a learner's permit holder is convicted of committing a moving violation , he/ she - Ans - Must restart the 9 month waiting period to be eligible for a provisional licence.
During the first 5 months (151 days) of the provisional period, provisional license under the age of 18: - Ans - Must not have passengers under the the age of 18 unless accompanied by a qualified driver or the passenger are direct family members A new driver under the age of 25 is required by law to practice night driving for at least - Ans - 10 hours. Once a parent/guardian signs for a provisional license - Ans - The provisional license can be canceled by written request from the parent. A person who has a learner's Instructional permit - Ans - Must drive with a person aged 21 or older who has held a license for at least 3 years. For drivers under age 25 , how many hours of practice must be recorded in the practice skills log? - Ans - 60 hours. When going to the MVA to take your skills test, you must bring : - Ans - A clean well - maintained vehicle , and registration and proof of insurance , and a suprivering driver To obtain a provisional license in Maryland - Ans - A new driver must pass a skills test including a closed course and an open road test. Who can overrule a traffic signal - Ans - Crossing guard , and police officer and , state trooper A yield sign - Ans - Means that a driver should give way to other drivers , pedestrians or others Which type of line is used to mark the right edge of a road - Ans - Solid white line. What should a driver do at flashing yellow light? - Ans - Slow down and process with cation. The purpose of a diamond-shaped yellow sign is to - Ans - Warn of hazards ahead. A flashing red light at an intersection means a driver must - Ans - Make a complete stop and procced when the way is clear The purpose of traffic signs is - Ans - To regulate, to warn and to guide drivers A red indicator light on a dashboard indicates - Ans - A vehicle malfunction that needs to be addressed but is not urgent Why should a driver conduct a pre-entry check? - Ans - Allows driver to check for anyone behind the vehicle, allows driver to check for low or flat tires, allows driver to check for leaking fluids.
According to Maryland law, who must wear a seat belt? - Ans - All passengers and the driver regardless of age or position in the vehicle. A parking braker - Ans - Is used to secure a vehicle when parked. This symbol indicates - Ans - Your gas tank is empty or nearing empty. This symbol lit indicates - Ans - Your oil pressure is bad and you need to stop immediately This symbol lit when - Ans - Your electrical system is not working properly Coolant leaks can be dangerous because - Ans - Leaking coolant is poisonous to animals, a lake of coolant can cause your engine to overheat, a lack of coolant can cause damage to your radiator. Which of the following is NoT an advantage of Enhanced Mirror System - Ans - Head checks are no longer necessary Which of the following is true? - Ans - Seat belts may cause injury in a crash, but will cause less injuries than if a driver was not belted. S.E.E stands for - Ans - Search Evaluate Execute The ACC setting on an ignition switch - Ans - allows a driver to turn on some of a vehicle's features without turning on the vehicle, can drain a battery quickly, is not necessary to turn on hazard flashers. A driver should use S.E.E - Ans - Consistently when driving How much following distance should you maintain between you and the vehicle in front of you? - Ans - at least 3-4 seconds When standing a vehicle with automatic transmission, in most cases the gear selector should be in - Ans - P (park) When starting a vehicle, a driver should have - Ans - one foot on the brake and the other on the "dead pedal". When searching, a driver should look - Ans - at what is immediately in front of his/her vehicle, at what is behind his/her vehicle, at what is 10-15 seconds ahead of his/her vehicle. What is the most important and safest thing a driver should do just before driving away - Ans - put on the safety belt and put away electronics
Idling gas-powered vehicles after starting and before driving away is - Ans - Not necessary, and is illegal in Maryland if the vehicle is unattended. c - Ans - Check all mirrors, complete headchecks, and use back-up cameras if they are available. When do you have to stop for a bus? - Ans - When the red lights are flashing and there is no barrier between your vehicle and the bus. How might a driver know if he/she is at risk of hitting a pothole? - Ans - There have been a series of significant storms, there is a standing puddle in the road, all of the vehicles in front of him/her are slowing down. According to Maryland law, how far does a driver need to from a cyclist - Ans - At least 3 feet What is the first thing a driver should do after deciding to make a turn? - Ans - Signal at least 100 feet from the turn In a school zone, when must a driver stop? - Ans - When directed by a signal or crossing guard. When stopping at a stop sign where there is no crosswalk or stop line, a driver should stop his/her vehicle - Ans - Before the front of the vehicle enters the intersections. When does a driver need to signal in a single-lane roundabout? - Ans - When entering and exiting What should a driver do when he/she gets to a speed bump? - Ans - Reduce speed to suggested limit When must a vehicle yield to a pedestrian? - Ans - When a pedestrian is in the crosswalk, when a pedestrian is waiting to cross a street, when a pedestrian is exiting his/her vehicle. What makes a left turn across traffic dangerous? - Ans - A driver may have limited visibility, a driver has many places to check for other road users, if struck a driver is only protected by the door and possibly an airbag. What must you do if you see an emergency vehicle on the side of the road ahead, and it is adjacent to the lane you are traveling in - Ans - Change lanes if safe and possible, if not possible, slow down to a safe and prudent speed. Dangerous elements of mixed-use roads are - Ans - parked cars, distracted pedestrians, drivers searching for their destinations and not paying attention.
According to the Maryland Driver Manual, pedestrians have the right of way - Ans - at street crossings, at any crosswalk whether marked or unmarked, if a driver is turning on a steady green or when making a right turn on red. Distracted pedestrians are - Ans - a problem that is growing more serious annually At 40 MPH, what percentage of pedestrians survive an impact with a vehicle? - Ans - 10% The sign indicates - Ans - You are going the wrong way on a one-way street. If a driver needs to turn right at an intersection and the signal is red - Ans - the driver may turn right after coming to a complete stop, searching the intersection, and if a right turn on red is permitted. What can a driver do from a shared left turn lane? - Ans - Turn off or turn onto a multi- lane road If two vehicles arrive at an intersections with 4-way stop signs, which driver must yield?
Which of these is a safe thing to do when driving through a tunnel? - Ans - Turn on headlights and remove your sunglasses. Speed limits through work zones - Ans - are usually reduced for worker safety. If an emergency vehicle is approaching from behind you, you should - Ans - Move as close as possible to the edge of the road and allow the emergency vehicle to pass you. b If your accelerator fails, into which gear should you shift? - Ans - Neutral If you cause damage to an unattended vehicle, you should - Ans - Attempt to locate the driver of the damaged vehicle, leave a note with the name and address of the owner of your vehicle, leave a note with the tag number of your vehicle. If your engine fails, what should you do with your brake? - Ans - Do not touch your brake. Which of the following should you do if you have a tire blow out? - Ans - Hold your steering wheel firmly to maintain control of the car. When driving in fog - Ans - use low-beam headlights The condition of a vehicle riding on a firm of water is known as - Ans - Hydroplaning when traveling on snowy or icy roads which adjustment should a driver make? - Ans - Reduce speed to avoid problems with reduced traction. If you have unexpectedly driven off the road and want to return to it, you should - Ans - Ease off of the accelerator and carefully steer back onto the road Any time a driver hits anything, person, property, or even a pet, and fails to stop it is called - Ans - Hit and run According to Maryland vehicle law, open containers are - Ans - Any alcohol that is not as originally packaged As a driver under the age of 21, your maximum legal BAC - Ans - Less than. Implied consent is - Ans - You agreed to be tested for the presence of alcohol when driving, you agreed to be tested for the presence of illegal drugs when driving, more severe penalties for refusing to be tested. Which groups can sanction you if you are caught drinking and driving? - Ans - The court system and MVA
The legal definition of aggressive driver is - Ans - committing three moving violations at the same time To avoid driving impaired, a driver should not use - Ans - Any drug that may limit their abilities How long do alcohol-related charges stay on a driving record? - Ans - Forever About how many crashes in the U.S. involve a drowsy driver? - Ans - 300,000 crashes each year According to Maryland vehicle law, for which of these drivers is it illegal to text while driving? - Ans - Learner's permit holders, provisional license holders, full license holders. If a driver consumes alcohol, he/she should - Ans - Plan not to drive