DriveSafe Final Exam Questions and
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1. You should know everything that is happening around your car
100% of the time, 360 degrees: at all times.
2. The lane of least resistence is the lane with: less traflc and hazards.
3. When approaching a four-way stop sign, you should: stop and yield to all
vehicles that are already at the intersection.
4. Why should you look left first when approaching most
intersections?: You will cross the path of oncoming vehicles on the left first.
5. Which ability is most important to safe driving?: Awareness and correct
decision making.
6. When should you yield to other drivers?: Whenever you question the situation or
action of the other driver, and when required by law.
7. When approaching an intersection with a traffic light that has
malfunctioned, you should:: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop.
8. How far ahead should you look before making a turn or entering a
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, curve?: Well beyond your turn.
9. Under normal conditions how far ahead should you look while
driving on the expressway?: 20-30 seconds ahead of you.
10. Under normal conditions, how far ahead should you look while
driving in the city?: 1½ to 2 blocks ahead.
11. If the roadway has no markings,: drive just to the right of the center of the
road.
12. What should you do when approaching an uncontrolled
intersection?: Slow down and proceed with caution after scanning left, center, and right.
13. 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?: Turn
left only after you are sure all approaching traflc is going to stop, even if it means turning after
the traflc light has turned red.
14. Total stopping distances consists of:: perception, reaction, and braking
distance.
15. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway, what is the
very first thing you should do?: Pump your brakes fast and hard to attempt to build up
pressure, downshift to a lower gear and gently apply your parking brake.
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Answers
1. You should know everything that is happening around your car
100% of the time, 360 degrees: at all times.
2. The lane of least resistence is the lane with: less traflc and hazards.
3. When approaching a four-way stop sign, you should: stop and yield to all
vehicles that are already at the intersection.
4. Why should you look left first when approaching most
intersections?: You will cross the path of oncoming vehicles on the left first.
5. Which ability is most important to safe driving?: Awareness and correct
decision making.
6. When should you yield to other drivers?: Whenever you question the situation or
action of the other driver, and when required by law.
7. When approaching an intersection with a traffic light that has
malfunctioned, you should:: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop.
8. How far ahead should you look before making a turn or entering a
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, curve?: Well beyond your turn.
9. Under normal conditions how far ahead should you look while
driving on the expressway?: 20-30 seconds ahead of you.
10. Under normal conditions, how far ahead should you look while
driving in the city?: 1½ to 2 blocks ahead.
11. If the roadway has no markings,: drive just to the right of the center of the
road.
12. What should you do when approaching an uncontrolled
intersection?: Slow down and proceed with caution after scanning left, center, and right.
13. 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?: Turn
left only after you are sure all approaching traflc is going to stop, even if it means turning after
the traflc light has turned red.
14. Total stopping distances consists of:: perception, reaction, and braking
distance.
15. If your brakes fail while you are on the roadway, what is the
very first thing you should do?: Pump your brakes fast and hard to attempt to build up
pressure, downshift to a lower gear and gently apply your parking brake.
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