NC BLET: DRIVER TRAINING TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
If objects suddenly appear in your travel lane, do not... - Answer-create a greater
danger by swerving to avoid the object, if the object is small, hit it head on
The retina consists of two basic types of light sensitive cells, what are they? - Answer-
Rods and Cones
Which retina cell is sensitive to low-level amounts of light? - Answer-Rods
Which retina cell is sensitive to high-level amounts of light? - Answer-Cones
Vehicular Limitations contribute to approximately what percent of all vehicle collisions? -
Answer-5%
Errors in decision making on the part of the driver contribute to approximately what
percent of all vehicle collisions? - Answer-90%
What age group has the highest rates of collision? - Answer-16-24
Emotions can have a _______ and ________ effect upon driving - Answer-Distracting,
Paralyzing
When searching ahead while driving, looking for hazards and deteriorating traffic
conditions, what are some of the things officers should look for? - Answer-brake lights,
traffic lights, vehicles switching lanes, intersections, pedestrians, vehicles entering the
roadway
What are some Psychological Factors that may increase potential for collision
involvement? - Answer-boredom, aggression, over-confidence, lack of reaction, over-
reaction, emotions, impatience or high risk attitude
What are some Physiological Factors that may increase potential for collision
involvement? - Answer-fatigue, not sleeping well, drug or alcohol consumption,
distractions, high speed situations
What does SIPDE stand for? - Answer-Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
In normal traffic and good conditions, what is the recommended following distance? -
Answer-2 seconds behind
When driving, officers should be aware of vehicles 2 seconds... - Answer-In front and
behind them
, If the road is rough, it is raining, or if you are following a large vehicle, what is the
recommended following distance - Answer-at least 3 seconds behind
If there is ice or snow on the road, or during a hard rain, what is the recommended
following distance? - Answer-5 to 6 seconds behind
What is the four second path of travel? - Answer-The vehicle's immediate path of travel,
on a 4 second path you have time to take an escape route, or sufficient stopping
distance for aggressive braking
What is the visual lead time in: (i) rural areas (ii) urban or city areas needed? - Answer-
(i) at least 12 seconds ahead
(ii) 1 city block ahead
What are the 4 basic strategies to help Identify situations which may become
hazardous? - Answer-1. signs, signals, and roadway markings
2. the roadway
3. other motorized vehicles
4. non-motorized roadway users
What are the 3 laws of motion? - Answer-1. body at rest stays at rest, body in motion
stays in motion
2. acceleration is equal to the amount of force acting on a body, and is goes up while
the mass goes down, or vice versa
3. every force has an equal and opposite reaction
What is brake fade? - Answer-The failure of the braking system to cool properly,
reducing the friction needed to stop the vehicle
Controlled braking can incorporate: - Answer-Early and smooth braking, pumping of the
brakes, trail braking
What is Threshold Braking? - Answer-Applying the brakes to the maximum point right
before they lock up then releasing pressure gradually to avoid lock up, while maintaining
optimum pressure throughout.
Front wheel lock up causes: - Answer-Reduced braking and loss of steering
Rear wheel lock up causes: - Answer-Reduced braking and vehicle rotation
All wheel lock up causes: - Answer-Reduced braking and loss of control
The hands should grasp the steering wheel at the... - Answer-9 and 3 o'clock position
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
If objects suddenly appear in your travel lane, do not... - Answer-create a greater
danger by swerving to avoid the object, if the object is small, hit it head on
The retina consists of two basic types of light sensitive cells, what are they? - Answer-
Rods and Cones
Which retina cell is sensitive to low-level amounts of light? - Answer-Rods
Which retina cell is sensitive to high-level amounts of light? - Answer-Cones
Vehicular Limitations contribute to approximately what percent of all vehicle collisions? -
Answer-5%
Errors in decision making on the part of the driver contribute to approximately what
percent of all vehicle collisions? - Answer-90%
What age group has the highest rates of collision? - Answer-16-24
Emotions can have a _______ and ________ effect upon driving - Answer-Distracting,
Paralyzing
When searching ahead while driving, looking for hazards and deteriorating traffic
conditions, what are some of the things officers should look for? - Answer-brake lights,
traffic lights, vehicles switching lanes, intersections, pedestrians, vehicles entering the
roadway
What are some Psychological Factors that may increase potential for collision
involvement? - Answer-boredom, aggression, over-confidence, lack of reaction, over-
reaction, emotions, impatience or high risk attitude
What are some Physiological Factors that may increase potential for collision
involvement? - Answer-fatigue, not sleeping well, drug or alcohol consumption,
distractions, high speed situations
What does SIPDE stand for? - Answer-Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
In normal traffic and good conditions, what is the recommended following distance? -
Answer-2 seconds behind
When driving, officers should be aware of vehicles 2 seconds... - Answer-In front and
behind them
, If the road is rough, it is raining, or if you are following a large vehicle, what is the
recommended following distance - Answer-at least 3 seconds behind
If there is ice or snow on the road, or during a hard rain, what is the recommended
following distance? - Answer-5 to 6 seconds behind
What is the four second path of travel? - Answer-The vehicle's immediate path of travel,
on a 4 second path you have time to take an escape route, or sufficient stopping
distance for aggressive braking
What is the visual lead time in: (i) rural areas (ii) urban or city areas needed? - Answer-
(i) at least 12 seconds ahead
(ii) 1 city block ahead
What are the 4 basic strategies to help Identify situations which may become
hazardous? - Answer-1. signs, signals, and roadway markings
2. the roadway
3. other motorized vehicles
4. non-motorized roadway users
What are the 3 laws of motion? - Answer-1. body at rest stays at rest, body in motion
stays in motion
2. acceleration is equal to the amount of force acting on a body, and is goes up while
the mass goes down, or vice versa
3. every force has an equal and opposite reaction
What is brake fade? - Answer-The failure of the braking system to cool properly,
reducing the friction needed to stop the vehicle
Controlled braking can incorporate: - Answer-Early and smooth braking, pumping of the
brakes, trail braking
What is Threshold Braking? - Answer-Applying the brakes to the maximum point right
before they lock up then releasing pressure gradually to avoid lock up, while maintaining
optimum pressure throughout.
Front wheel lock up causes: - Answer-Reduced braking and loss of steering
Rear wheel lock up causes: - Answer-Reduced braking and vehicle rotation
All wheel lock up causes: - Answer-Reduced braking and loss of control
The hands should grasp the steering wheel at the... - Answer-9 and 3 o'clock position
