Days 5-8

Question 1

What should you check prior to backing up your car?

Answer 1

Your mirrors, blind spot, and the area behind you. Check 360 degrees around your car.

Question 2

How should you steer while backing?

Answer 2

Left hand at 12 o’clock. Turn the top of the wheel in the direction you want the rear of the car to go.

Question 3

How fast should you be backing up?

Answer 3

Back at a walking pace.

Question 4

How often should you glance forward while backing?

Answer 4

Every 6 to 10 feet.

Question 5

You should continue to look out the rear window until…

Answer 5

You have come to a complete stop.

Question 6

When is a safety stop required?

Answer 6

When crossing sidewalks, crosswalks, or before entering traffic.

Question 7

What is the most important thing while backing?

Answer 7

Looking back and yielding to other vehicles and pedestrians.

Question 8

What is one way you could fail backing around a corner on your drive test?

Answer 8

You could fail if you don’t perform a safety stop when crossing sidewalks, crosswalks, or entering traffic.

Question 9

What should you do if performing a turnabout isn’t safe given the conditions?

Answer 9

You should “go around the block.” Make three right turns and then a left.

Question 10

What is the most important thing while turning your car around?

Answer 10

Carefully checking traffic in all directions (scanning).

Question 11

What is the safest turnabout?

Answer 11

A two-point turnabout.

Question 12

How do you perform a two-point turnabout?

Answer 12

Drive a little ways past a driveway on the right side of the road. Back into that driveway on the right; then you can pull out in the opposite direction.

Question 13

How far should you back up during a turnabout?

Answer 13

Back only as far as necessary, and then stop.

Question 14

You may not park within…

Answer 14

5’ of a driveway, 15’ of a hydrant, 20’ of a crosswalk, 20’ of a fire station (same side of road) or 75’ on opposite side, 30’ of an intersection, 50’ of a railroad,

Question 15

You may not park within how many feet of traffic control devices?

Answer 15

30 feet.

Question 16

You may not park within how many feet of pedestrian safe zones?

Answer 16

20 feet.

Question 17

Can you park on the wrong side of the road?

Answer 17

No.

Question 18

Can you park in loading zones?

Answer 18

No.

Question 19

Can you park on the shoulder of the freeway?

Answer 19

No, unless it’s an emergency.

Question 20

When is the only time you ever turn your wheels left for parking?

Answer 20

Parking uphill with a curb. UCLA- uphill, curb, left, always.

Question 21

In any parking situation in which you are on a hill, either uphill or downhill, with or without a curb, how should you turn your wheels? (This excludes uphill with a curb.)

Answer 21

Turn them to the right to prevent the car from rolling into traffic.

Question 22

If you think you cannot control your emotions…

Answer 22

You should not drive.

Question 23

In any driving situation, you should be mature enough to…

Answer 23

Adjust your behavior to minimize risk.

Question 24

What are the three questions to ask yourself before any decision?

Answer 24

Is it safe? Is it legal? Is it necessary?

Question 25

Which human fault contributes to collisions the most?

Answer 25

The driver's attitude.

Question 26

Which aspect of driving is most affected by our attitudes?

Answer 26

Our ability to make proper decisions.

Question 27

Safe drivers...

Answer 27

Make good decisions.

Question 28

As humans, we are___by nature.

Answer 28

Competitive.

Question 29

Driving is NOT a___.

Answer 29

Competition.

Question 30

Your personal driving goal should be...

Answer 30

To be a safe and responsible driver.

Question 31

What happens to drivers who are emotionally upset?

Answer 31

They are less likely to consider others' rights.

Question 32

If you are experiencing fatigue but must drive, what are some things you can do?

Answer 32

Pull off the road, get out, walk around, stretch; rest before you start if possible; take a nap.

Question 33

Why should you be careful when using cold or flu medications or medicine in general?

Answer 33

It can make you drowsy and may cause poor judgment.

Question 34

What is visual acuity? What is the normal, good vision?

Answer 34

Visual acuity=the ability to see clearly and sharply. 20/20 vision=normal.

Question 35

How long can it take your eyes to recover from glare?

Answer 35

10-15 seconds.

Question 36

What are some things you can do as a driver to combat glare?

Answer 36

Avoid looking at the source; look at the fog line. Anticipate glare situations, slow down, and use your visor or sunglasses.

Question 37

You should be back in your lane how many feet before the oncoming vehicle gets to you?

Answer 37

200 feet.

Question 38

When are you NOT required to stop for a school bus?

Answer 38

You are not required to stop (but still be cautious) if the school bus is going the opposite direction and the road is three or more lanes wide.

Question 39

You must stop for a school bus when...

Answer 39

The red or amber lights are flashing and its stop paddle is out.

Question 40

What happens if the school bus is stopped on the side of the road WITHOUT lights flashing?

Answer 40

You don't have to stop, but you should slow down and use caution as you pass by.

Question 41

What happens if you are cited and found guilty in court for illegally passing a school bus?

Answer 41

The fine doubles and cannot be reduced.

Question 42

You should yield to a transit bus when...

Answer 42

The transit bus is stopped on the side of the road and is signaling to reenter traffic.

Question 43

If the driver of a slow-moving vehicle has five or more vehicles behind him...

Answer 43

He/she must pull over and allow others to pass when it is safe to do so.

Question 44

You may not follow within how many feet of an emergency vehicle?

Answer 44

500 feet.

Question 45

What should you do if an emergency vehicle is stopped on the side of the road and has emergency equipment activated?

Answer 45

You must move over a lane if possible; if you cannot, slow down!

Question 46

What lane position should you be in for going over the crest of a hill?

Answer 46

Lane position 3 due to limited sight distance.

Question 47

If you are going downhill and find that you have to constantly be on the brakes, what should you do?

Answer 47

Shift to a lower gear and use the braking effect of the engine.

Question 48

BEFORE you enter a curve...

Answer 48

Slow down!

Question 49

Look through the curve for your___and___ because being able to see is...

Answer 49

Look through the curve for your LOS and POT because being able to see is the most important factor for governing speed.

Question 50

If a slow-moving vehicle travels at 25 mph or less, it must...

Answer 50

Have an orange and red slow-moving vehicle sign posted on the back.

Question 51

A railroad crossing sign should be treated as a...

Answer 51

Yield sign.

Question 52

When you approach a railroad crossing, you should...

Answer 52

Look both ways and watch for trains on a second track. Also, quiet any passengers, turn down music, and listen for the train.

Question 53

If lights are flashing at a railroad crossing...

Answer 53

A train is definitely approaching.

Question 54

When crossing railroad tracks, what is one thing you should NEVER do?

Answer 54

NEVER stop on the tracks!

Question 55

Before moving forward across railroad tracks, make sure to check to...

Answer 55

The front.

Question 56

Should you ever stop in a tunnel?

Answer 56

NO!

Question 57

In a roundabout/traffic circle, when entering, what should the driver do?

Answer 57

The driver should yield to circulating traffic on the left, but the driver should not stop if the way is clear.

Question 58

In a roundabout, upon passing a street prior to the desired exit, the driver should..

Answer 58

Turn on the right turn signal and watch for pedestrians and bikers while exiting.

Question 59

When is it okay to change lanes in a roundabout?

Answer 59

NEVER!

Question 60

How far ahead should you scan?

Answer 60

15 seconds.

Question 61

When driving in the city, be sure to look...

Answer 61

As far up the road as possible. Also, check your mirrors and repeat scanning and mirror checks.

Question 62

When driving on the highway, scan___seconds ahead and then back to__to__seconds. Check your___and repeat___and___checks.

Answer 62

When driving on the highway, scan 15 seconds ahead and then back to 3-5 seconds. Check your mirrors and repeat scanning and mirror checks.

Question 63

Avoid last-minute braking and be sure to look up the road. Sudden braking or swerving means...

Answer 63

The driver has not scanned far enough ahead.

Question 64

Do not rely on traffic signals and signs to tell you that...

Answer 64

No one will be crossing in front of you.

Question 65

Before you enter an intersection, make sure...

Answer 65

You can clearly see crossing traffic.

Question 66

Zone management

Answer 66

A strategy of maintaining a space cushion around your car. It is defensive driving to make up for others' mistakes.

Question 67

How often should you check your rearview mirror?

Answer 67

Every 5-7 seconds.

Question 68

In order to react, you need...

Answer 68

Space.

Question 69

More space=

Answer 69

Better visibility. You have time to use IPDE.

Question 70

What is the "formula" for stopping distance?

Answer 70

Reaction time+braking time=stopping distance.

Question 71

At 30 mph or less, your following distance should be...

Answer 71

2-3 seconds.

Question 72

Above 30 mph, your following distance should be...

Answer 72

4+ seconds.

Question 73

What is the most serious loss to a driver who tailgates?

Answer 73

The driver's inability to see the whole traffic picture.

Question 74

Why is it preferable to use gradual stopping?

Answer 74

It will give you the best chance of controlling traffic to the rear.