Driving 2012
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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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 20.What should you do if your vehicle hydroplanes?
- A.
Start stab braking.
- B.
Accelerate slightly.
- C.
Release the accelerator.
- D.
Turn right.
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