Drivers training test questions and answers

4 adjustments you need to make to the inside of the vehicle before driving. - answer-adjust the seat and steering wheel, adjust head restraint, adjust mirrors, fasten seat belt a flashing red light is the same as what sign - answer-stop sign An intersection where traffic signals are not working should be treated as though it has which signs - answer-flashing red, 4 way stop, stop sign Before entering the vehicle, you should check around the vehicle for: - answer-children, debris, animals, leaking fluids, flat tires, damage, lights, license clear, windows clear. before making a turn where do you look - answer-left, right, left before turning which lane should you be in - answer-right lane = right turn, left lane = left turn, unless being told otherwise besides signaling for a turn what else should you do - answer-tap break to alert traffic behind you can you always drive safe and legal after just one drink - answer-no you can't can you always re-enter the roadway after leaving the roadway for an emergency - answer-no because of shoulder conditions can you ever stop on the railroad tracks - answer-no can you share a lane with a motorcycle - answer-no Define Inertia - answer-the tendency of an object in motion to stay in motion, and an object at rest to stay at rest unless acted upon by an outside force. describe hydroplaning - answer-when your wheels are spinning on the water describe lane change speed - answer-slow and smooth describe michigan's move over law - answer-a car has to pull over and slow down if possible if not possible slow down to 10 mph below the speed limit explain what happens and what you do if the rear tire blows out - answer-grip the wheel and steer to safety because the back of the car will swerve explain what happens and what you do if your breaks fail - answer-pump the brakes, lower the gear and apply the parking brake explain what happens and what you do if your engine stalls - answer-you should shift into neutral, try starting the car again then get off the road explain what happens and what you do if your front tire blows out - answer-grip the wheel, steer to safety because the car will in the direction of the lost tire explain what happens and what you do if your gas pedal sticks - answer-shift into neutral explain what happens and what you do if your headlights fail - answer-put your hazards on and pull over explain yielding and when should you yield your right of way - answer-yielding is when you slow down to let all others go first and to avoid a crash head restraints protect mostly from rear or side collisions - answer-rear collisions (whiplash) heavy traffic is not letting you enter the expressway can you stop to enter - answer-yes only if necessary how are you supposed to pass a truck quickly in the middle lane - answer-quickly on the left how can off tracking affect you - answer-bigger vehicles can hit cars or hit them off the road on accident with big turns how can sleep debt be paid off - answer-by sleeping how can you lessen the severity of a crash - answer-avoid a head on collision how can you prevent skidding - answer-gradually steer and gradually brake how can you safely drive behind a drunk or distracted driver - answer-increase your following distance how can you stop with complete brake failure - answer-pump breaks and shift to a lower gear how do mental distractions affect the driver - answer-not thinking about their driving how do physical distractions affect a driver - answer-take hands off the wheel how do visual distractions affect the driver - answer-takes their eyes off the road how do you know it is a stale green light - answer-its been green for a while how do you stop for sudden hazards with and without ABS for slippery emergencies - answer-with ABS: push hard on brake without ABS: push on brake then slightly come off (don't lock breaks) how far from the railroad tracks are you required to stop - answer-15 - 50 feet how far in advance should you get in the proper lane for a turn - answer-2-3 blocks how far in advance should you signal your turn - answer-100 feet or 1/2 block how is changing lanes and passing vehicles similar - answer-drivers view is easily blocked how many seconds ahead down the road should you check for traffic signals? - answer-20-30 seconds how should motorcycles be protected - answer-longer following distances if you are the first car at an intersection and intend to turn left, why is it important to creep or stop approximately 1/3 of the way into the intersection - answer-so you can complete the turn on yellow or red if you must handle a distraction, what can you do to drive safer - answer-increase your following distance is it safe to drive between trucks on both side of you - answer-not safe is there a time when you are not required to stop for a school bus with the overhead red lights flashing - answer-when there is a barrier between you and the stopped bus left turners yield to whom - answer-on coming traffic list in order of safety, what you aim for if you have to leave the roadway at high speeds - answer-open space, shrubs, wooden fence, big oak tree and pedestrians list the 3 parts that make up total stopping distance and describe each part - answer-perception - the distance you travel from the time you see a hazard and the time your brain recognizes the hazard reaction - the time it takes for a driver to execute a decision once a danger is recognized breaking distance - the time you start putting pressure on the brake to the time you fully stop.