Download Drivers Ed Final Exam|LATEST VERSION |NEW UPDATE |GUARANTEED PASS|2024-2025 and more Exams Transport economics in PDF only on Docsity! Drivers Ed Final Exam |LATEST VERSION |NEW UPDATE |GUARANTEED PASS|2024-2025 What is the last thing you should do just before moving away from the right curb to enter traffic? A. press ur foot firmly on foot brake B. check traffic over your right shoulder C. release the parking brake D. check traffic over your left shoulder and check mirrors again - Ans - D. CHECK TRAFFIC OVER YOUR LEFT SHOULDER AND CHECK MIRRORS AGAIN If leaving the car from street side A. walk around rear of the car B. walk around front of the car C. place keys where u can see them D. glance over ur right shoulder - Ans - a. walk around rear of the car when you turn the ignition switch to accessory A. the key can be removed B. no electrical equipment will operate C. the engine will start D. the radio and electrical equipment will operate - Ans - d. the radio and electrical equipment will operate when enetering the car from the side street side, a. check for traffic to the right b. approach from the front of the car c. hold the door open to protect urself d. approach from the back of the car - Ans - b. approach from the front of the car riding the clutch a. causes needless clutch wear b. allows you to shift quickly c. decreases clutch wear d. causes transmission damage - Ans - b. allows you to shift quickly to start a warm fuel injection a. press the b. press the c. press the d. leave the accelerator alone - Ans - d. leave the accelerator alone if there is an airbag in your vehicle's steering wheel keep your hands at the a. 1 and 3, 2 and 6 o clock positions b. 9 and 3, 8 and 4 o clock positions c. 10 and 2 or 9 and 3 d. 11 and 1 or 7 and 5 - Ans - b. 9 and 3, 8 and 4 o clock positions the temperature light or gauge indicates the temp of the a. air inside the car b. engine coolant c. engine oil d. air outside the car - Ans - b. engine coolant where you feel the engine take hold and the vehicle start to move is called the a. friction point b. engine discharge - Ans - a. friction point hold the steering wheel with c. your palms pointing upwards d. your hands on the outside of the wheel - Ans - d. your hands on the outside of the wheel as you're about to enter the car from the street side you should a. keep the door open to defend yourself b. not open the door if an oncoming vehicle is near - Ans - b. not open the door if an oncoming vehicle is near when the ignition siwtch is turned to "lock" b. the ignition key cannot be removed c. the shift lever and steering wheel are locked - Ans - c. the shift lever and steering wheel are locked signal your intention to stop by b. turning on the emergency flasher c. tapping the foot-brake pedal - Ans - c. tapping the foot-brake pedal before entering traffic from the curb you should c. check traffic ahead d. check traffic ahead in both rearview mirrors and over your left shoulder When stopping the car and expecting to continue shortly again, the selector level should be in A. Drive (D) B. Reverse (R) C. Park (P) D. Neutral (N) - Ans - A. DRIVE (D) Driving in overdrive saves fuel and A. can be used in all normal reverse driving B. can be used in all normal forward and reverse driving C. can be used in all normal forward driving D. can only be used in expressway driving - Ans - C. CAN BE USED IN ALL NORMAL FORWARD DRIVING What should you do if the brake system warning light comes on? A. Gradually stop, have the vehicle towed, and have the problem corrected B. Stop and add brake fluid C. Stop immediately and remove the brake cable D. Drive fast to a service station - Ans - A. GRADUALLY STOP, HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED AND HAVE THE PROBLEM CORRECTED You can make sure that warning lights are working by A. turning the warning light switch on B. turning the ignition off C. turning the ignition switch on D. turning the light switch on - Ans - C. TURNING THE IGNITION SWITCH ON The last thing to do when leaving your car is A. check the inside/outside mirrors B. lock all the doors C. put the keys in your hand D. glance over your left shoulder - Ans - B. LOCK ALL THE DOORS When using stickshift gears, neutral is A. never used when the engine is running B. the crossbar of the pattern C. used for parking D. on the top of the pattern - Ans - B. THE CROSSBAR OF THE PATTERN With both inside and left view rearview mirrors adjusted properly, the A. chances of collision occurring during a lane change are eliminated B. views to the rear and left are complete C. the only remaining blind spot is to the left rear D. right rear blind spot n smaller blind spot to the left will remain - Ans - D. RIGHT REAR BLIND SPOT AND SMALLER BLIND SPOT TO THE LEFT WITH REMAIN Adjust a safety belt so it A. keeps you from leaning forward B. lets you reach all door locks C. fits snugly D. allows comfortable movement - Ans - C. FITS SNUGLY Before shifting from park to drive, you should A. shift into neutral and wait a second B. press down on the foot-brake pedal C. release the foot-brake pedal D. apply the parking brake - Ans - B. PRESS DOWN ON THE FOOT BRAKE PEDAL Attempting to start an engine that is already running may result in A. warning lights being illuminated B. electrical system damage C. expensive starter damage D. damage to the selector lever - Ans - C. EXPENSIVE STARTER DAMAGE Why should you check the condition of tires as you make an outside check of the car? A. you can check the tires are clean B. you can determine the condition of the brakes C. you can easily determine the tire defects D. you can check that tires look properly inflated - Ans - D. YOU CAN CHECK THAT TIRES LOOK PROPERLY INFLATED Power brakes A. decrease stopping distance B. keep the car in place when parked C. make it easier to flash brake lights D. require less physical effort on the brake pedal - Ans - D. REQUIRE LESS PHYSICAL EFFORT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL When stopping from first, second, or reverse gears, A. press the clutch pedal down while releasing accelerator B. never tap the foot brake pedal to sign for a stop C. always shift to neutral n press the foot brake pedal D. accelerate gradually while releasing the clutch - Ans - A. PRESS THE CLUTCH PEDAL DOWN WHILE RELEASING ACCELERATOR When shifting gears in a stickshift vehicle, A. always shift from first to second at 15 mph B. always shift from third to fourth at 40 mph C. there is no single correct speed for shifting D. shift gears every 15 mph - Ans - C. THERE IS NO SINGLE CORRECT SPEED FOR SHIFTING The material you should use in the windshield water container A. should be water B. is usually a special windshield washing solution C. should not be used in hot weahter D. is the same as engine coolant - Ans - B. IS USUALLY A SPECIAL WINDSHIELD WASHING SOLUTION The safety belt light is A. off when safety belts are fastened B. on when engine is running C. illuminated when safety belts arent fastened D. a reminder to fasten safety belt - Ans - D. A REMINDER TO FASTEN SAFETY BELT For a routine stop, which of the following would be safest and most efficient to sue brakes A. make an easy stop over a long distance w/o braking B. make a firm, quick stop w rolling wheels C. flash ur brake lights, then brake gradually D. gradually decrease your brake pressure as you near ur stopping point - Ans - C. FLASH UR BRAKE LIGHTS THEN BRAKE GRADUALLY Which of the following statements gives you the best understanding of braking? A. the brakes stop the car as soon as the brake pedal is depressed B. brake lights are on only when you press brake pedal hard C. best to decrease brake pressure gradually until car stops D. the pedal pressure should be gradual and firm to stop the car - Ans - D. THE PEDAL PRESSURE SHOULD BE GRADUAL AND FIRM TO STOP THE CAR The alternator warning light indicates A. the alternator is working ok B. the alternator is checking itself C. the alternator is too hot D. trouble in the electrical system - Ans - D. TROUBLE IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM The brake system warning light tells you A. braking system is working properly good host law - Ans - responsible if someone drives unsober stopping distance of truck - Ans - 25% longer use headlights... - Ans - 1/2 before and after sun. when windshield wipers are on flat tire/blow out - Ans - signals, hazard lights enter a curve - Ans - slow down 3 seconds plus ruel - Ans - avoid tailgating highway hypnosis - Ans - driving too long, daydreaming fine for failing to stop in a cross walk - Ans - $500 plus community service stopping for school bus - Ans - 25 ft livestock and deer in rural areas - Ans - stop for them driving in snow - Ans - 6 secs or more avoid a skid - Ans - foot off gas bac factors - Ans - how much you drank, how fast, age gender weight talk to drivers through - Ans - hand signals, lights, horn hydroplaning - Ans - 35 mph lose control, so take foot off gas how many points u got on ur license to begin w - Ans - 2 pts procedure for right turn on red - Ans - signal at 100 ft, 4-5 cars There are plenty of donated organs to meet the needs of all patients. - Ans - False The minimum age for a licensed driver accompanying a driver with a learner's permit is ____. - Ans - 21 OR 18 (if immediate family member) You should signal at least_____ before you turn or change position - Ans - 4 seconds The crossbuck is considered the same as a _____ - Ans - yield sign An applicant for a learner's permit must score _____ on the signs test. - Ans - 100% Red signs indicate - Ans - prohibitive or stop According to Virginia law, you must turn into - Ans - the first open lane going in your direction There is a national network to coordinate organ distribution. - Ans - True A driver's license expires - Ans - on the licensee's birthday every 8 years It takes a train going 50 mph approximately _____ to stop safely - Ans - 1 1/2 miles The uninsured motorist fee provides you with minimal insurance coverage in the event of a crash. - Ans - False A driver with a learner's permit is limited to _____ passengers under the age of 21 - Ans - 1 The basic color for construction signs is - Ans - orange Most railroad crossing crashes are the result of - Ans - driver error Your decision to become an organ donor should be - Ans - recorded on your driver's license and discussed with your family The speed limit in school, business and residential areas is - Ans - 25 Vehicles registered in Virginia must be inspected ____ . - Ans - once a year A train's speed _____ - Ans - will appear slower than it is In Virginia, you must have a special license to drive a motorcycle. - Ans - True A solid line indicates - Ans - no passing It is illegal to pass on the right in Virginia under any circumstances - Ans - False The type of license which will allow a person to drive a large truck or a van designed for 16 or more passengers is a ____. - Ans - CDL The use of cruise control is helpful on slippery roadways. - Ans - False The minimum amount of liability insurance needed to satisfy the financial responsibility law in Virginia is ____. - Ans - 25,000/50,000/20,000 f your tire loses pressure while you are driving, you should - Ans - keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands and release the accelerator pedal slowly General warning signs are - Ans - yellow The minimum age to receive a driver's license in Virginia is - Ans - 16 & 3 months If the foot brake fails, the parking brake may be used to stop the vehicle. - Ans - True In order to obtain a learner's permit in Virginia, you must be at least ____ - Ans - 15 years & 6 months old Under the _____ law, persons less than 21 may lose the privilege to drive if they have a BAC of .02 or above. - Ans - zero tolerance Reference points are the same for all drivers - Ans - False Vehicle balance is maintained through _____ - Ans - Precise steering. smooth acceleration, and controlled braking If the driver needs to adjust the defroster, he/she should place the steering hand at the top of the steering wheel temporarily. - Ans - False Pedal extensions are available to allow short drivers to maintain a safe distance from the steering wheel. - Ans - True When the daytime running lights are in use, the tail lights are not on - Ans - True Your target should be _____. - Ans - a fixed object ahead, located in the center of your path of travel, and 20 - 30 seconds ahead Gears below drive, provide more engine power. - Ans - True If your vehicle is not equipped with ABS, hard controlled braking should be done ____ - Ans - prior to evasive steering With the BGE mirror setting, _____. - Ans - a vehicle passing should appear in the sideview mirror before it leaves the rearview mirror and glare from the lights of a passing vehicle is reduced and a vehicle will appear in the drivers peripheral vision before leaving the sideview mirror Acceleration results in weight transfer - Ans - backward When seated properly, the driver's chin should be above the steering wheel - Ans - True Preventative maintenance _____ - Ans - is the routine care you give your vehicle, is outlined in the owner's manual. and includes checking fluids select the proper gear check traffic use proper signals release the parking brake recheck traffic including the mirrors and blind spots select a gap move foot from brake to accelerator move to the proper lane Most crashes occur _____ - Ans - at intersections A driver uses his/her _____ vision to detect the motion from the sides. - Ans - peripheral Which lane position provides maximum space within the lane on each side of the vehicle? - Ans - Lane position 1 Which vision is first affected by fatigue, drugs and speed? - Ans - peripheral When coming to a stop, it is a good idea to tap your brakes before applying full pressure to let others know what your intentions are. - Ans - True Drivers preparing to turn left can help communicate this intention by using _____ - Ans - lane position 2 Determining whether a pedestrian may step into your path of travel is an example of _____. - Ans - evaluating To read signs, you need good _____ - Ans - focal vision Your visual lead time should be _____. - Ans - 20 Seconds One hand steering is acceptable when backing the vehicle. - Ans - True When stopping on the right side of the road, you need to position your vehicle in lane position 3. - Ans - True The reference point for stopping 6 inches from a curb is over the right headlight. - Ans - False The vision used to judge depth perception is _____ - Ans - central vision Drivers who have developed basic maneuvering skills are usually considered good drivers - Ans - False New drivers can usually develop good habits quickly. - Ans - False Experts believe it takes _____ positive performances to create a lasting habit. - Ans - 26 Developing a procedure for driving tasks will help ensure performance at the habit level with acceptable performance. - Ans - True Looking for potential hazards is known as _____. - Ans - searching It is not necessary to signal if you are pulling to the curb to stop. - Ans - False Most crashes involving teen drivers result from improper search - Ans - True When backing and turning, you should look in the direction you are turning - Ans - True A driver should establish a visual search pattern to identify potential risk situations - Ans - True The pivot point for backing and turning is the door post. - Ans - False The average field of vision is 125 degrees. - Ans - False It is not necessary to stop when pulling out of a driveway if there is no traffic - Ans - False To back to the right, the driver will need to steer left - Ans - False As speed increases, more steering input is need for vehicle response. - Ans – False 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 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? - Ans - The driver on the left if both drivers arrive at the same time. A driver may pass another vehicle on a two-lane road if - Ans - There is a broken yellow line between the two lanes. Which of these is used for both entering and exiting a highway? - Ans - Weave lanes Which of these is good advice when driving on the same road as a motorcycle? - Ans - Do not attempt to share a lane with a motorcycle Which of the following are true about large trucks and buses? - Ans - Many people are killed in crashes involving large trucks or buses every year. What are "no zones"? - Ans - Areas of limited visibility around large trucks. Which of the following is true bout driving over bridges? - Ans - They can be crowded, they have often limited possibility, usually have no shoulder that can be used for emergencies. When entering an expressway, in the acceleration lane you should - Ans - search for a gap in a traffic and adjust your speed to the speed of the traffic. Which of the following is true about speed limits on highways? - Ans - Higher speed contribute to more deaths and more severe injuries 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 .02 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