driving error contributes to:
90% of all traffic crashes
when planning a long trip, drivers should avoid driving more than ______ miles per day
500
to avoid a collision, you can use:
evasive steering, breaking, and accelerating (all of the answers are correct)
if a vehicle's speed doubles from 20 mph to 40 mph, the distance needed to stop the
vehicle increases by ____ times
4
you should always change your oil every 3,000 miles
false
when you park and leave a manual shift vehicle, it is best to set the parking brake and
shift to:
both reverse and neutral are correct
novice drivers account for ______ times more crashes than drivers with 5 additional
years of experience
4
solid yellow pavement line indicates:
a no passing zone
the sequence of traffic lights from top to bottom is:
red, yellow, green
an effective control device that is the least used in emergency situations is the:
accelerator
to operate a vehicle smoothly and safely you should direct your attention ahead:
20 to 30 seconds
you will have ample time and space to make a decision and control your vehicle if you
maintain a visual lead of:
20 to 30 seconds
red signs
stop/something you should not do
black and white signs
regulatory info
yellow signs
potentially risky situations
orange signs
construction zones
green signs
distance/directions
blue signs
service info (food, fuel, etc.)
brown signs
recreation facilities
pink signs
incident management zones (unusual situations)
, what way do even interstate highways run?
east - west
what way do odd interstate highways run?
north - south
to allow enough distance to stop in response to threatening objects or conditions, you
should identify a planned path of travel ____ seconds ahead.
12-15
what do regulatory signs do?
tell drivers what they may or may not do
how are warning signs shaped?
diamond shaped
what do yield signs look like?
red and white inverted triangle
what do most regulatory signs look like?
rectangular shaped with a white background
how do i know if a sign indicates a loop?
three-digit route numbers that begin with an even number
how do i know if a sign indicates a spur?
three-digit route numbers that begin with an odd number
Most states have blood-alcohol concentration limits of __________ percent for drivers
under age 21.
.00-.02
Communicating should be thought of as:
exchanging info
A "No Passing" sign is shaped:
pennant shaped
Vehicles use the greatest amount of fuel when _____________.
accelerating
When you are a new driver and practicing turning right or left with good traction and
normal conditions, your speed should not exceed:
5-15mph
PCV stands for:
positive crankcase ventilation
Overall risk of a collision while using a cell phone increases by ____ percent.
400
___________ is a coming together or blending of vehicles to maintain a smooth,
uninterrupted traffic flow.
merging
Alcohol is a _________________ drug.
depressant
When you are towing a trailer with good traction and visibility your following distance
should be:
approximately 5-6 seconds
When loading a trailer you should put about:
60 percent of the weight to the front half of the trailer.
As you approach your vehicle and perform checks it is not necessary to always: