Drivers who are unaware of the risk involved in driving will: - Answers -all insist that if
they were involved in a crash it would not be their fault
Which if the following is not a characteristic of risk?
a) Risk is always present
b) Perceived risk does not differ from actual risk
c) Risk is affected by all road users
d) Risk can be managed - Answers -Perceived risk does not differ from actual risk
The fatality rate per million miles driven for drivers under the age of twenty is: - Answers
-Higher than other drivers
Driver error contributes to: - Answers -90% of all traffic crashes.
When your mirrors are properly adjusted, which of the following is true?
a) The rear view mirror will be adjusted allowing you to see as much of the rear window
as possible.
b) The outside mirrors are adjusted to provide a view of the sides of your vehicle
c) The mirrors will provide detailed information about vehicles around out
d) Blind spots are eliminated so you do not need to check the sides - Answers -The rear
view mirror will be adjusted allowing you to see as much of the rear window as possible.
When you sit upright in the driver's seat your ability to control your vehicle is: - Answers
-increased
When driving, it is best to place:
a) Your foot in front of the brake and pivot to the accelerator.
b) Your foot in front of the accelerator and pivot to the brake.
c) Both A or B are correct.
d) Neither A nor B is correct. - Answers -Your foot in front of the brake and pivot to the
accelerator.
Before you shift your vehicle in drive you should: - Answers -All of the above are
correct; (Let the engine idle for 15 to 20 seconds, Check that all gauges are working,
Turn on your low beam headlights if the vehicle does not have DRLs)
When you shift to reverse you should: - Answers -Press the brake pedal
, Driver licenses are:
a) Issued by county or parish officials.
b) Issued by the state government.
c) Issued by the city officials.
d) Issued by the federal government. - Answers -Issued by the state government.
The primary reason for the use of traffic laws is: - Answers -Prevent traffic crashes and
promote the orderly flow of traffic
Although each state may differ slightly, generally drivers are required to stop when they
encounter a school bus that is: - Answers -All of the above are correct (loading and
unloading children, stopped with lights flashing).
Traffic control devices include: - Answers -all of the above are correct (signal and traffic
lights, pavement markings).
Which sign are you not likely to see mounted beside the road? - Answers -Slow-Moving
Vehicle Sign
A flashing red light indicates: - Answers -to stop and proceed only when it is safe.
Which of the following is the best procedure for making a lane change to the right? -
Answers -Check all sides for a safe gap in traffic, signal right, re-check blind areas to
the rear in the direction you plan to move, steer into the lane when safe then cancel the
signal.
To turn around on a two way street, you will best manage your risk by:
a) Making a two-point turn by backing into a driveway on your right then driving forward
into the street.
b) Making a U-turn.
c) Making a three-point turnabout.
d) Making a two point turn by driving into a driveway on your left then backing into the
street. - Answers -Making a two-point turn by backing into a driveway on your right then
driving forward into the street.
When you are angle or perpendicular parking, you should: - Answers -signal in the
direction of your intended parking space since you are turning.
You have the option of making a two-point turn, U-turn or going around the block to
reverse your direction. You will likely best minimize your risk by:
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