Before driving, you should check for these things: obstructions behind the
car, ____, and which direction your vehicle's wheels are turned. Correct
Ans - leaking fluids
How far away should you be from the steering wheel? Correct Ans -
10 to 12 inches
What is one thing you should always do before driving? Correct Ans -
Adjust your mirror
Where should you place your hands on the steering wheel? Correct Ans
- 9' and 3'
An example of an active restraint in a car is _____ Correct Ans -
seatbelt
If you were in a car crash and weren't wearing your seat belt, you'd keep
moving at the speed of the crash. Correct Ans - True
Who should sit in the rear of the vehicle to protect themselves from airbag
impact in case of a crash? Correct Ans - Passengers age 12 and
under
Kevin was driving his 6-year-old sister in the front seat when a police
officer signals him to stop. What is a likely outcome? Correct Ans -
He'll receive a ticket
There are ________ crash-related deaths in the US every year. Correct
Ans - over 40,000
Fifty-five percent of drivers ages 16-20 who were killed in a car crash were
_______. Correct Ans - Not wearing seatbelt
Where do you find the gearshift lever in a vehicle with an automatic
transmission? Correct Ans - On the center console or steering
column
, In what situation will you need to use low gears? Correct Ans -
when you need more power at a lower speed
Emma has her vehicle's gear on reverse while turning the wheel right.
Which way will her vehicle go? Correct Ans - Emma's vehicle will
back out to the right.
The first option for slowing down is to release the gas pedal. Correct
Ans - True
To turn right, push the signal lever ______. Correct Ans - Up
What must you do when the temperature light on your dashboard comes
on? Correct Ans - Look for a safe place to stop and turn off your
engine.
If the oil pressure warning light appears, you know the engine oil is
circulating at the proper pressure. Correct Ans - False
In what position should you be to properly adjust your rearview mirror?
Correct Ans - Sitting up straight and looking straight ahead
To compensate for blind spots, quickly glance left and right over your
shoulder and linger in the blind spots of other vehicles. Correct Ans -
False
What should you check once you start your vehicle? Correct Ans -
any warning lights
In the process of starting a car, which step happens first? Correct Ans -
put your right foot on the brake
The area around your car that you cannot see is called ____. Correct Ans
- the vehicle's hidden operating space
Novice drivers often ______ to decelerate. Correct Ans - depend on
the brakes too much