ODEC Driver's Ed Final Exam Questions
& Answers 2024/2025
Explain how and why the key is held in the hand while approaching the car - ANSWERSHeld with the key
pointed out, to protect against carjackers and avoid having to search through your purse
Why is it a good practice to have headlights on during the day? - ANSWERSBecause it shows other
drivers even if they aren't making a conscious effort to see you, seen 9/10 of a mile sooner
Where does one position head restraint in relationship to ones head? Why? - ANSWERSDirectly behind
the head (ear level) to provide support, especially in an accident
What are the benefits a driver and passenger receive by wearing seat belts? - ANSWERSThey are
protected from flying forward in an accident
Explain how to make a smooth stop - ANSWERSRelease some pressure 1-2 seconds before stopping
How should you hold your hands on the steering wheel while driving straight? Why? - ANSWERS9 and 3
on the clock, with your thumbs on top, not wrapped around. This protects you from flinging your hands
into yours face in an accident when the air bag ejects
Explain how to select a target and aim the vehicle accurately toward it - ANSWERSSelect a target above
the 12 o'clock position on the steering wheel
Explain the use of central vision and fringe vision when targeting - ANSWERSCentral and fringe vision
show you where you should go and any adjustments you should make for surrounding vehicles or people
What does it mean to "turn head before steering"? Why is it used? - ANSWERSTurn your head in the
direction you intend to travel, so that you can see ahead of the cars movement
,What is the "transition peg" for making a right turn? A left turn? Explain how they are used -
ANSWERSRight turn: When your vision and the rearview mirror and aligned with the target area
Light turn: When your vision and the drivers side corner post are aligned with the target area. You must
turn your head to look to the target area before turn the steering wheel
How much of a line-of-vision blind area do you have to the front of the car? - ANSWERS1 car length
What is the standard reference point for positioning a vehicles 3-6 inches away from a line on the right,
the ride side limited as illustrated? - ANSWERSCenter of hood
What is the standard reference point for positioning a vehicle 3 feet away from a line on the right as
illustrated? - ANSWERSMiddle of the right half of hood
What is the standard reference point for positioning a vehicle 3-6 inches away from a line on the left? -
ANSWERSApproximately 1 foot inside the left corner of hood
What does it mean to "look to target area" when you are making a turn? - ANSWERSLook the direction
you intend to go before making a turn so that you can foresee any trouble ahead and turn adequately
What does the "oil pressure light" warn you about? - ANSWERSOil isn't circulating properly
What does the "brake light" warn you about? - ANSWERSEither your parking brake is on or your brakes
have an issue and you shouldn't drive
What does the odometer tell you? - ANSWERSHow many miles your car has driven since it was brand
new
Explain the significance of a broken yellow line - ANSWERSShows traffic going opposite directions with
passing allowed
When entering a roadway from an alley, private road driveway or other place not controlled by signal
lights, you are required to stop - ANSWERSBefore reaching the sidewalk
, When making a left turn at an intersection or into an alley, private road, driveway or any other place, you
must yield right of way to... - ANSWERSAll traffic, pedestrians, and bicyclists
If you are the driver on a road that ends in a "T" intersection with no signs or signals, you must yield to...
- ANSWERSThe driver on the through street
What is the speed limit when driving in alleys? - ANSWERS15 mph
What is the speed limit in any business district? - ANSWERS20 mph
What is the speed limit in any residential district or public park? - ANSWERS25 mph
How does the lane position of others send communications? - ANSWERSLane positions tell if you're
going straight or turning left or right
Explain how to use hand signals for a left turn, right turn, and when slowing or stopping - ANSWERSLeft:
Stick arm straight out window
Right: Bend arm at elbow, pointed up
Slowing or stopping: Bend arm at elbow, pointed down
Explain how to make a 45-degress "search of the left and right zones" while approaching an intersection.
- ANSWERSLook both ways while moving to check for oncoming traffic
Explain how to make a 90-degree "search of the left and right zones" while stopped at an intersection -
ANSWERSLook fully both ways before starting, turn head to chin
Explain what the "point of no return" is and how to use it - ANSWERSThe point where you can't safely
stop without entering intersection, you must commit to what you're doing (usually 2 seconds away from
intersection)
& Answers 2024/2025
Explain how and why the key is held in the hand while approaching the car - ANSWERSHeld with the key
pointed out, to protect against carjackers and avoid having to search through your purse
Why is it a good practice to have headlights on during the day? - ANSWERSBecause it shows other
drivers even if they aren't making a conscious effort to see you, seen 9/10 of a mile sooner
Where does one position head restraint in relationship to ones head? Why? - ANSWERSDirectly behind
the head (ear level) to provide support, especially in an accident
What are the benefits a driver and passenger receive by wearing seat belts? - ANSWERSThey are
protected from flying forward in an accident
Explain how to make a smooth stop - ANSWERSRelease some pressure 1-2 seconds before stopping
How should you hold your hands on the steering wheel while driving straight? Why? - ANSWERS9 and 3
on the clock, with your thumbs on top, not wrapped around. This protects you from flinging your hands
into yours face in an accident when the air bag ejects
Explain how to select a target and aim the vehicle accurately toward it - ANSWERSSelect a target above
the 12 o'clock position on the steering wheel
Explain the use of central vision and fringe vision when targeting - ANSWERSCentral and fringe vision
show you where you should go and any adjustments you should make for surrounding vehicles or people
What does it mean to "turn head before steering"? Why is it used? - ANSWERSTurn your head in the
direction you intend to travel, so that you can see ahead of the cars movement
,What is the "transition peg" for making a right turn? A left turn? Explain how they are used -
ANSWERSRight turn: When your vision and the rearview mirror and aligned with the target area
Light turn: When your vision and the drivers side corner post are aligned with the target area. You must
turn your head to look to the target area before turn the steering wheel
How much of a line-of-vision blind area do you have to the front of the car? - ANSWERS1 car length
What is the standard reference point for positioning a vehicles 3-6 inches away from a line on the right,
the ride side limited as illustrated? - ANSWERSCenter of hood
What is the standard reference point for positioning a vehicle 3 feet away from a line on the right as
illustrated? - ANSWERSMiddle of the right half of hood
What is the standard reference point for positioning a vehicle 3-6 inches away from a line on the left? -
ANSWERSApproximately 1 foot inside the left corner of hood
What does it mean to "look to target area" when you are making a turn? - ANSWERSLook the direction
you intend to go before making a turn so that you can foresee any trouble ahead and turn adequately
What does the "oil pressure light" warn you about? - ANSWERSOil isn't circulating properly
What does the "brake light" warn you about? - ANSWERSEither your parking brake is on or your brakes
have an issue and you shouldn't drive
What does the odometer tell you? - ANSWERSHow many miles your car has driven since it was brand
new
Explain the significance of a broken yellow line - ANSWERSShows traffic going opposite directions with
passing allowed
When entering a roadway from an alley, private road driveway or other place not controlled by signal
lights, you are required to stop - ANSWERSBefore reaching the sidewalk
, When making a left turn at an intersection or into an alley, private road, driveway or any other place, you
must yield right of way to... - ANSWERSAll traffic, pedestrians, and bicyclists
If you are the driver on a road that ends in a "T" intersection with no signs or signals, you must yield to...
- ANSWERSThe driver on the through street
What is the speed limit when driving in alleys? - ANSWERS15 mph
What is the speed limit in any business district? - ANSWERS20 mph
What is the speed limit in any residential district or public park? - ANSWERS25 mph
How does the lane position of others send communications? - ANSWERSLane positions tell if you're
going straight or turning left or right
Explain how to use hand signals for a left turn, right turn, and when slowing or stopping - ANSWERSLeft:
Stick arm straight out window
Right: Bend arm at elbow, pointed up
Slowing or stopping: Bend arm at elbow, pointed down
Explain how to make a 45-degress "search of the left and right zones" while approaching an intersection.
- ANSWERSLook both ways while moving to check for oncoming traffic
Explain how to make a 90-degree "search of the left and right zones" while stopped at an intersection -
ANSWERSLook fully both ways before starting, turn head to chin
Explain what the "point of no return" is and how to use it - ANSWERSThe point where you can't safely
stop without entering intersection, you must commit to what you're doing (usually 2 seconds away from
intersection)
