DriveSafe Final Exam Questions with Certified
Solutions.
When approaching an intersection with a traffic light that has malfunctioned, you
should: - Answer: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop.
How far ahead should you look before making a turn or entering a curve? -
Answer: Well beyond your turn.
Under normal conditions how far ahead should you look while driving on the
expressway? - Answer: 20-30 seconds ahead of you.
Under normal conditions, how far ahead should you look while driving in the city?
- Answer: 1½ to 2 blocks ahead.
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, If the roadway has no markings, - Answer: drive just to the right of the center of
the road.
What should you do when approaching an uncontrolled intersection? - Answer:
Slow down and proceed with caution after scanning left, center, and right.
If you are in the middle of a busy intersection attempting to turn left when the
traffic light begins to change, what should you do? - Answer: Turn left only after
you are sure all approaching traffic is going to stop, even if it means turning after
the traffic light has turned red.
Total stopping distances consists of: - Answer: perception, reaction, and braking
distance.
If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway, what is the very first thing you
should do? - Answer: Pump your brakes fast and hard to attempt to build up
pressure, downshift to a lower gear and gently apply your parking brake.
If you experience a blowout while driving what should your first action be? -
Answer: Steer straight to maintain control and decelerate by taking your foot off
the gas pedal.
If a motorcycle or car is tailgating you, what should you do? - Answer: Increase
your following distance from the car in front of you (3-4 seconds).
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Solutions.
When approaching an intersection with a traffic light that has malfunctioned, you
should: - Answer: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop.
How far ahead should you look before making a turn or entering a curve? -
Answer: Well beyond your turn.
Under normal conditions how far ahead should you look while driving on the
expressway? - Answer: 20-30 seconds ahead of you.
Under normal conditions, how far ahead should you look while driving in the city?
- Answer: 1½ to 2 blocks ahead.
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, If the roadway has no markings, - Answer: drive just to the right of the center of
the road.
What should you do when approaching an uncontrolled intersection? - Answer:
Slow down and proceed with caution after scanning left, center, and right.
If you are in the middle of a busy intersection attempting to turn left when the
traffic light begins to change, what should you do? - Answer: Turn left only after
you are sure all approaching traffic is going to stop, even if it means turning after
the traffic light has turned red.
Total stopping distances consists of: - Answer: perception, reaction, and braking
distance.
If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway, what is the very first thing you
should do? - Answer: Pump your brakes fast and hard to attempt to build up
pressure, downshift to a lower gear and gently apply your parking brake.
If you experience a blowout while driving what should your first action be? -
Answer: Steer straight to maintain control and decelerate by taking your foot off
the gas pedal.
If a motorcycle or car is tailgating you, what should you do? - Answer: Increase
your following distance from the car in front of you (3-4 seconds).
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