unit 5

Question 1

1. ABS stands for what?☐ a. Adjust Back Seats ☐ c. Anti-Lock Braking System☐ b. Always Back Straight ☐ d. Adjusting Brake Scheme

Answer 1

anti lock breaking

Question 2

2. How many different types of ABS are available in today’s vehicles?☐ a. 1 type ☐ b. 2 types ☐ c. 3 types ☐ d. 4 types

Answer 2

2 types

Question 3

3. What does the ABS allow drivers to do?☐ a. Back up in a straight line ☐ c. Brake and steer at the same time☐ b. Automatically adjusts seat belt ☐ d. Disables steering ability when braking

Answer 3

break and steer at the same time

Question 4

What does not affect stopping distance?

☐ a. Speed					☐ c. Reaction time

☐ b. Height and weight of driver		☐ d. Weather conditions

Answer 4

height + weight of driver

Question 5

5. What is normal reaction time according to highway safety studies?☐ a. Less than 1 second ☐ c. 1.5 to 1.9 seconds

☐ b. 1.0 to 1.4 seconds ☐ d. 2.0 to 2.5 seconds

Answer 5

2.0 to 2.5

Question 6

6. At what speed will most vehicles begin to lose traction and “hydroplane” in heavy rains?☐ a. 20-30 mph ☐ b. 35-55 mph ☐ c. 45-60 mph ☐ d. Above 60 mph

Answer 6

35-55 mph

Question 7

7. At what speed is your perception and reaction time greater than the braking distance?☐ a. 45 mph ☐ b. 55 mph ☐ c. 65 mph ☐ d. Both A & B

Answer 7

A and B

Question 8

8. What is not a way to make night driving safer?☐ a. Keep windshield clean, inside and out☐ b. Wear sunglasses when driving at night

☐ c. Keep your speed in control and within the posted speed limits

☐ d. Drive within the range of your headlights

Answer 8

wearing sunglasses

Question 9

9. What should you do to avoid headlight blindness?☐ a. Look up over the approaching car

☐ b. Look up and to the right

☐ c. Look down and to the right side of your lane

☐ d. Look down and to the left at the center line

Answer 9

look down to your right

Question 10

10. When do you legally have to use your headlights?

☐ a. Half hour after sunset ☐ c. When there is insufficient light

☐ b. Half hour before sunrise ☐ d. All the above

Answer 10

all of the above

Question 11

11. Headlights are required when persons or vehicles cannot be seen clearly at what distance?

☐ a. 100 feet 		☐ b. 300 feet		☐ c. 500 feet		☐ d. 1,000 feet

Answer 11

1000 ft

Question 12

12. How much greater are stopping distances on a slippery road than on dry pavement?
    ☐ a. 1 to 2 times greater ☐ c. 10 to 20 times greater
    ☐ b. 2 to 10 times greater ☐ d. Stopping distances are the same

Answer 12

2-10 times greater

Question 13

13. What is a recommendation when driving on snow and ice?
    ☐ a. Use all-weather radial tires, snow tires or chains
    ☐ b. Keep a safe distance
    ☐ c. Allow yourself plenty of extra time to get to your destination
    ☐ d. All of the above

Answer 13

all of the above

Question 14

14. When may studded snow tires be used in Nevada?
    ☐ a. September 1st through March 31st
    ☐ b. October 1st through April 30th
    ☐ c. November 1st through February 28th
    ☐ d. December 1st through January 31st

Answer 14

oct 1 through apr30

Question 15

15. What is true about flash floods in Nevada?
    ☐ a. Less than two inches of water can cause a driver to lose control of their vehicle
    ☐ b. Cars traveling at a high rate of speed can be pushed off the road by only 8 inches of water
    ☐ c. Most vehicles can float in three feet of water or less
    ☐ d. More than half of all flash flood fatalities are auto-related

Answer 15

most vehicles can float in three ft of water or less

Question 16

When the ABS symbol stays lit on the dashboard long after the car has started, this indicates the ABS is working.

Answer 16

false

Question 17

The correct way to stop a vehicle with ABS is by pumping the brakes.

Answer 17

false

Question 18

Rear-end collisions are the number one crash type on Nevada’s streets and highways.

Answer 18

true

Question 19

Your braking distance is four times as far at 60 mph than when driving 30 mph.

Answer 19

true

Question 20

Most cars that hydroplane gain better control of their vehicle.

Answer 20

false

Question 21

Driving at night is always more difficult and hazardous than daytime driving.

Answer 21

true

Question 22

It is legal to drive with just the parking lights on, rather than using headlights

Answer 22

false

Question 23

Skidding means your vehicle’s tires have lost traction.

Answer 23

true

Question 24

25. Only poorly equipped vehicles may slide on ice or snow-packed

Answer 24

false

Question 25

If your vehicle has ABS, a firm continuous pressure on the brake pedal is needed to activate the anti-lock feature. 

Answer 25

true

Question 26

There is no such thing as a safe speed on snow and ice.  

Answer 26

true

Question 27

Sudden wind, rain and snowstorms create especially ideal driving conditions.    

Answer 27

false

Question 28

When water covers the roadway it is easy to determine the depth of the floodwaters.   

Answer 28

false

Question 29

If you encounter a flooded roadway, don’t attempt to drive through it. 

Answer 29

true

Question 30

31.   Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flood waters. 

Answer 30

true

Question 31

32.   When driving in bad weather, pay special attention to the tail lights on vehicles in front of you.

Answer 31

true

Question 32

33.   At night, the glare from oncoming headlights adds to the simplicity of driving. 

Answer 32

false

Question 33

34.   Headlights are legally required when directed by an official traffic control device.

Answer 33

true