Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
driving error contributes to: - CORRECT ANSWER - 90% of all traffic crashes
when planning a long trip, drivers should avoid driving more than ______ miles per day -
CORRECT ANSWER - 500
to avoid a collision, you can use: - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -4
you should always change your oil every 3,000 miles - CORRECT ANSWER - false
when you park and leave a manual shift vehicle, it is best to set the parking brake and shift to: -
CORRECT ANSWER - both reverse and neutral are correct
novice drivers account for ______ times more crashes than drivers with 5 additional years of
experience - CORRECT ANSWER -4
solid yellow pavement line indicates: - CORRECT ANSWER - a no passing zone
the sequence of traffic lights from top to bottom is: - CORRECT ANSWER - red, yellow,
green
an effective control device that is the least used in emergency situations is the: - CORRECT
ANSWER - accelerator
,to operate a vehicle smoothly and safely you should direct your attention ahead: - CORRECT
ANSWER - 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: - CORRECT ANSWER - 20 to 30 seconds
red signs - CORRECT ANSWER - stop/something you should not do
black and white signs - CORRECT ANSWER - regulatory info
yellow signs - CORRECT ANSWER - potentially risky situations
orange signs - CORRECT ANSWER - construction zones
green signs - CORRECT ANSWER - distance/directions
blue signs - CORRECT ANSWER - service info (food, fuel, etc.)
brown signs - CORRECT ANSWER - recreation facilities
pink signs - CORRECT ANSWER - incident management zones (unusual situations)
what way do even interstate highways run? - CORRECT ANSWER - east - west
what way do odd interstate highways run? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT ANSWER - 12-15
, what do regulatory signs do? - CORRECT ANSWER - tell drivers what they may or may
not do
how are warning signs shaped? - CORRECT ANSWER - diamond shaped
what do yield signs look like? - CORRECT ANSWER - red and white inverted triangle
what do most regulatory signs look like? - CORRECT ANSWER - rectangular shaped with
a white background
how do i know if a sign indicates a loop? - CORRECT ANSWER - three-digit route
numbers that begin with an even number
how do i know if a sign indicates a spur? - CORRECT ANSWER - three-digit route
numbers that begin with an odd number
Most states have blood-alcohol concentration limits of __________ percent for drivers under age
21. - CORRECT ANSWER - .00-.02
Communicating should be thought of as: - CORRECT ANSWER - exchanging info
A "No Passing" sign is shaped: - CORRECT ANSWER - pennant shaped
Vehicles use the greatest amount of fuel when _____________. - CORRECT ANSWER -
accelerating
When you are a new driver and practicing turning right or left with good traction and normal
conditions, your speed should not exceed: - CORRECT ANSWER - 5-15mph