Driving 2012
In order to be in compliance with the Chicago Region 10 Step Driving Awareness Program (2012), each of us must take a driving quiz.
- 1.
Please give your first and last name and your work location.
- 2.
If your right wheels are off the pavement, ___________________________ .
- A.
Gradually turn back on the pavement
- B.
Brake lightly
- C.
Hold the wheel firmly and steer sharply to the left
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
B. Brake lightly -
- 3.
The most common devices used to alert drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in highway and street work zones are barricades,
- A.
Horizontal panels, and cones.
- B.
Horizontal panels, drums, and cones.
- C.
Vertical panels, drums, and cones.
- D.
Vertical panels, horizontal panels, drums, and cones.
Correct Answer
C. Vertical panels, drums, and cones. -
- 4.
Over _____________ percent of the injuries in car crashes could be prevented by using crash-tested child restraints.
- A.
90
- B.
80
- C.
70
- D.
60
Correct Answer
B. 80 -
- 5.
Which of these is a good thing to remember when crossing or entering traffic with a heavy vehicle?
- A.
Heavy vehicles need larger gaps in traffic than cars.
- B.
The best way to cross traffic is to pull the vehicle partway across the road and block one lane while waiting for the other to clear.
- C.
The heavier your load, the smaller the gap needed to cross traffic.
- D.
Because heavy vehicles are easy to see, you can count on the other drivers to move out of your way or slow down for you.
Correct Answer
A. Heavy vehicles need larger gaps in traffic than cars. -
- 6.
_________ means passing or crossing is prohibited in that lane, except when turning left.
- A.
A solid yellow ling to the left of a broken yellow center line
- B.
Two solid yellow lines
- C.
A solid yellow line to the right of a broken yellow center line
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
C. A solid yellow line to the right of a broken yellow center line -
- 7.
The risk of death is ___________ times greater if you are thrown from a vehicle than if you remain in the vehicle during a crash.
- A.
Three
- B.
Four
- C.
Five
- D.
Six
Correct Answer
C. Five -
- 8.
If you experience brake failure, ____________
- A.
Pump the breakpedal hard and fast, especially if your vehicle has anti-lock brakes.
- B.
Shift to a lower gear.
- C.
Apply the parking brake slowly and make sure that you are not holding down the release lever or button.
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
B. Shift to a lower gear. -
- 9.
Rear-wheel-only ABS can _______________
- A.
Prevent the front wheels from locking up, causing the drive to lose steering control.
- B.
Prevent the front wheels from locking, helping the driver to gain steering control.
- C.
Cause the front wheels to lock up, helping the driver to gain steering control.
- D.
Cause the front wheels to lock up, causing the driver to lose steering control.
Correct Answer
D. Cause the front wheels to lock up, causing the driver to lose steering control. -
- 10.
When you see a yellow X lane signal, _______________
- A.
Proceed with caution.
- B.
You are approaching a dangerous intersection.
- C.
Prepare to leave the lane safely.
- D.
Stop if you can, because the light will soon be red.
Correct Answer
C. Prepare to leave the lane safely. -
- 11.
Which of the following statements is true?
- A.
Always drive on the left side of a two-lane highway except when passing.
- B.
The center lane of a three-lane or five-lane highway is used only for left turning.
- C.
Left lanes on some interstate roads are rserved for car pool vehicles with two or more occumpants in the car - watch for triangular signs in the median.
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
B. The center lane of a three-lane or five-lane highway is used only for left turning. -
- 12.
Which of these can cause a vehicle to skid?
- A.
Turning too sharply
- B.
Not enough weight on the front axles
- C.
Over acceleration
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 13.
A flashing red light at an intersection means that you must ______________
- A.
Stop and wait until it stops flashing.
- B.
Make a complete stop and proceed when the way is clear.
- C.
Stop only if there is cross traffic.
- D.
Slow down and proceed with caution.
Correct Answer
B. Make a complete stop and proceed when the way is clear. -
- 14.
When parking uphill with no curb, your car’s front wheels should _____________
- A.
Be turned to the right.
- B.
Be turned to the left.
- C.
Point straight ahead.
- D.
Rest against an obstacle at the edge of the roadway.
Correct Answer
B. Be turned to the left. -
- 15.
You approach an uncontrolled intersection. You should treat it as though which sign is present?
- A.
A stop sign
- B.
A construction sign
- C.
A warning sign
- D.
A yield sign
Correct Answer
D. A yield sign -
- 16.
When driving through work zones, you should ______________
- A.
Turn on your flashers.
- B.
Drive slowly.
- C.
Use your brake lights to warn drivers behind you.
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 17.
You are driving a vehicle at 55 mph on dry pavement. About how much total stopping distance will you need to bring it to a stop?
- A.
The length of the vehicle.
- B.
Twice the length of the vehicle.
- C.
Half the length of a football field.
- D.
The length of a football field.
Correct Answer
D. The length of a football field. -
- 18.
It is illegal to pass another car ____________________
- A.
On a multi-lane street.
- B.
On a one-way street.
- C.
At an intersection.
- D.
Over a broken lane marker.
Correct Answer
C. At an intersection. -
- 19.
When your car starts to skid sideways, you should ______________
- A.
Steer in the direction that the rear of the car is skidding.
- B.
Steer opposite the direction the rear of the car is skidding.
- C.
First press hard on the brake pedal.
- D.
Maintain steady accelerator pressure.
Correct Answer
A. Steer in the direction that the rear of the car is skidding. -
- 20.
What should you do if your vehicle hydroplanes?
- A.
Start stab braking.
- B.
Accelerate slightly.
- C.
Release the accelerator.
- D.
Turn right.
Correct Answer
C. Release the accelerator. -
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