Approximately how long does it take a new driver to reach the driving ability of the
average experienced driver? - ANSWERS5 years
Each year, approximately _____________ people are killed in motor vehicle-related
collisions in the US? - ANSWERS40,000
More than ___ percent of all vehicle-occupant fatalities occur in single-vehicle crashes -
ANSWERS50
Approximately what percent of crashes are caused by drivers error? - ANSWERS90
Nearly half of all new drivers will either be cited for a traffic offense or be involved in a
collision during their first 12 months true or false? - ANSWERStrue
How often should pre driving vehicle checks take place on your vehicle? -
ANSWERSEvery time you drive
Under normal driving conditions checks under the hood should be performed every
________. - ANSWERSAt least once a month
Sitting more than _________ inches from the wheel can cause damage to your body in
event of crash. - ANSWERS10
to allow enough time to respond to threatening objects ahead you should allow
__________ seconds of decided path of travel ahead - ANSWERS20-30
What is the minimum following distance behind a car? - ANSWERS4-5 seconds (4 by
law)
The top of the head restraint should be adjusted to a point - ANSWERSSlightly above
your ears
If a vehicles speed doubles from 20 mph to 40 mph, the distance needed to stop the
vehicle increases by _______ times. - ANSWERS4
When breaking hard, the weight of the vehicle noticeable shift ____________. -
ANSWERSTo the front of the vehicle
When starting the engine, when should you release the key? - ANSWERSAs soon as
the engine starts
, When backing - ANSWERS-Brace your right arm over the back of the front passenger
seat.
-Grip the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position with your left hand
-Move the wheel left or right in the direction you want want the rear of the vehicle to go
What does the Anti-locking braking systems (ABS) do? - ANSWERSHelp drivers
maintain steering control under hard braking
What does a certificate of motor vehicle title do? - ANSWERSDemonstrates proof of
ownership
what are delineators and what colors are they and what are their meanings? -
ANSWERSUsed on the side of guardrails and roads.
- white: right side of the road
-yellow: left side of the road
-green: at the end of a guardrail
-red: at the beginning of a guardrail
In order to pass state inspection, vehicles must have... - ANSWERS- working lights
- tire tread depth of at least 2/32
- passed emissions test
- working breaks
- gas tank that doesn't leak
- working horn
- working directional signals
- windows that can go up and down
What does SIPDE stand for? - ANSWERSSearch
Identify
Predict
Decide
Execute
What is a safety stop? - ANSWERSMake a legal stop at the stop line and then pull up to
the road to get better visibility.
what do red traffic devices mean? - ANSWERSprohibition/stop
ex. do not enter signs, stop signs, yield signs
what do yellow traffic devices mean? - ANSWERSgeneral warning/caution
ex. road closed, stop sign/traffic lights ahead
what do fluorescent yellow-green traffic devices mean? - ANSWERSwarning
ex. school signs
what do orange traffic devices mean? - ANSWERSconstruction/work zone