SEARS DRIVING SCHOOL SEGMENT 1 EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS #23
Before entering the vehicle, you should check around the vehicle for.... - correct answer
Go around the back of the vehicle to check for fluid leaks, bikes, animals, and anything
that could affect the car.
What are the 4 adjustments that must be made prior to starting the vehicle and describe
how to determine the proper adjustments... - correct answer a. Seat - right foot under
brake
B. Mirrors - be able to see
C. Steering Wheel - wheel should be 10 inches away from body
D. Head rest - adjust comfortably so head is in the middle of head rest.
What age are children to use a child restraint system... - correct answer Under the age
of 8 or under 4 ft 9 in
When driving a vehicle with airbags, what is the safest position for your hands on the
steering wheel and why.... - correct answer 9 & 3 because the airbag can come out and
also to balance your arms.
When parking alongside the street, list in order the steps necessary to put the vehicle in
motion and merge into the traffic lane... - correct answer 1. Check your mirrors
2. Signal where your going
3. Put vehicle in drive
4. Recheck your blind spots
5. Proceed to move
What are the 3 types of Traffic Control Device... - correct answer a. Traffic Signs
B. Traffic Signal
C. Pavement Markings
What is the purpose of Traffic Control Devices... - correct answer First they regulate,
they also warn and guide
What are the 5 types of Traffic Sign... - correct answer a. Regulatory
B. Warning
C. Guide
D. Constructive
E. International
When approaching an intersection and light turn yellow, what should you do... - correct
answer Make every reasonable effort to stop
What should you do when a Traffic Light is not working... - correct answer Treat it like a
stop sign and a 4 way stop
, How fast should a driver be going in a Mobile Home... - correct answer 15mph
What does Visual Lead mean... - correct answer 20 - 30 second look ahead by the
driver to see traffic
Explain the Three Second Rule method of the following distance... - correct answer
Speed of 35 - 45 mph need 3 seconds between each car
What condition would require an increase in following distance... - correct answer a.
Weather Condition
B. Visibility is poor
C. Night Driving
D. Following Large Vehicles
E. Traffic Condition
List the three ingredients that make up Total Stopping Distance and describe what is
meant by each... - correct answer a. Perception ( distance you travel from your eye
seeing hazards to the brain saying to slow down)
B. Reaction ( the time from stop to execute it)
C. Braking Distance ( distance you put on the brake)
List 4 factor that affect total stopping distance... - correct answer a. Road Service
B. Road Sevice Conditions
C. Substance on the Road
D. Weather
What does the Space Management System SEE stand for... - correct answer Search
Evaluate Execute
What is the relationship between traction and inertia... - correct answer If traction is
reduced inertia comes in
What does it mean to have the right of way... - correct answer You're allowed to go into
your turn
When do you have the right of way... - correct answer When someone gives it to you
When turning left at an intersection and you have to wait until oncoming traffic is clear,
why is it important to keep your wheels pointed straight - correct answer If you rear
ended your car won't hit oncoming traffic in the other lane.
If you are the first car at an intersection and intend to turn left, why is it important to
"creep" or stop approximately 1/3 of the way into the intersection - correct answer If the
light turns red you got to go
AND ANSWERS #23
Before entering the vehicle, you should check around the vehicle for.... - correct answer
Go around the back of the vehicle to check for fluid leaks, bikes, animals, and anything
that could affect the car.
What are the 4 adjustments that must be made prior to starting the vehicle and describe
how to determine the proper adjustments... - correct answer a. Seat - right foot under
brake
B. Mirrors - be able to see
C. Steering Wheel - wheel should be 10 inches away from body
D. Head rest - adjust comfortably so head is in the middle of head rest.
What age are children to use a child restraint system... - correct answer Under the age
of 8 or under 4 ft 9 in
When driving a vehicle with airbags, what is the safest position for your hands on the
steering wheel and why.... - correct answer 9 & 3 because the airbag can come out and
also to balance your arms.
When parking alongside the street, list in order the steps necessary to put the vehicle in
motion and merge into the traffic lane... - correct answer 1. Check your mirrors
2. Signal where your going
3. Put vehicle in drive
4. Recheck your blind spots
5. Proceed to move
What are the 3 types of Traffic Control Device... - correct answer a. Traffic Signs
B. Traffic Signal
C. Pavement Markings
What is the purpose of Traffic Control Devices... - correct answer First they regulate,
they also warn and guide
What are the 5 types of Traffic Sign... - correct answer a. Regulatory
B. Warning
C. Guide
D. Constructive
E. International
When approaching an intersection and light turn yellow, what should you do... - correct
answer Make every reasonable effort to stop
What should you do when a Traffic Light is not working... - correct answer Treat it like a
stop sign and a 4 way stop
, How fast should a driver be going in a Mobile Home... - correct answer 15mph
What does Visual Lead mean... - correct answer 20 - 30 second look ahead by the
driver to see traffic
Explain the Three Second Rule method of the following distance... - correct answer
Speed of 35 - 45 mph need 3 seconds between each car
What condition would require an increase in following distance... - correct answer a.
Weather Condition
B. Visibility is poor
C. Night Driving
D. Following Large Vehicles
E. Traffic Condition
List the three ingredients that make up Total Stopping Distance and describe what is
meant by each... - correct answer a. Perception ( distance you travel from your eye
seeing hazards to the brain saying to slow down)
B. Reaction ( the time from stop to execute it)
C. Braking Distance ( distance you put on the brake)
List 4 factor that affect total stopping distance... - correct answer a. Road Service
B. Road Sevice Conditions
C. Substance on the Road
D. Weather
What does the Space Management System SEE stand for... - correct answer Search
Evaluate Execute
What is the relationship between traction and inertia... - correct answer If traction is
reduced inertia comes in
What does it mean to have the right of way... - correct answer You're allowed to go into
your turn
When do you have the right of way... - correct answer When someone gives it to you
When turning left at an intersection and you have to wait until oncoming traffic is clear,
why is it important to keep your wheels pointed straight - correct answer If you rear
ended your car won't hit oncoming traffic in the other lane.
If you are the first car at an intersection and intend to turn left, why is it important to
"creep" or stop approximately 1/3 of the way into the intersection - correct answer If the
light turns red you got to go
