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TOP DRIVER IL FINAL 2025
BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM
WITH ANSWERS.
Define traction - correct answer -Car's grip on the road
(type+condition of tires/ type+condition of road)
Define visibility - correct answer -Ability to see and be seen
Perception distance - correct answer -Distance vehicle travels as
you notice a hazard and decide to act
Reaction distance - correct answer -Distance traveled as you
move your foot to the brake pedal
Braking distance - correct answer -Distance traveled as you apply
brakes until you stop
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What is the average reaction time for all drivers? - correct answer
-3/4 of a second
How often should you check your mirrors? - correct answer -3-5
seconds
What 3 things make up total stopping distance? - correct answer -
Perception distance + reaction distance + braking distance
What is a No-zone? - correct answer -Areas you shouldn't drive in
bc truck driver can't see you
Explain contact patches - correct answer -Area where tire grips
the road
Larger patch = more traction
How does weight transfer affect contact patches? - correct
answer -More weight = larger patch
TOP DRIVER IL FINAL 2025
BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM
WITH ANSWERS.
Define traction - correct answer -Car's grip on the road
(type+condition of tires/ type+condition of road)
Define visibility - correct answer -Ability to see and be seen
Perception distance - correct answer -Distance vehicle travels as
you notice a hazard and decide to act
Reaction distance - correct answer -Distance traveled as you
move your foot to the brake pedal
Braking distance - correct answer -Distance traveled as you apply
brakes until you stop
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What is the average reaction time for all drivers? - correct answer
-3/4 of a second
How often should you check your mirrors? - correct answer -3-5
seconds
What 3 things make up total stopping distance? - correct answer -
Perception distance + reaction distance + braking distance
What is a No-zone? - correct answer -Areas you shouldn't drive in
bc truck driver can't see you
Explain contact patches - correct answer -Area where tire grips
the road
Larger patch = more traction
How does weight transfer affect contact patches? - correct
answer -More weight = larger patch