1. Part one: Strategies/Tactics and Rules of the Road
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Part one: Strategies/Tactics and Rules of the Road

2. Strategies
and
Tactics
Test
answers

3. You want to pull away from the curb
You want to pull away from the curb. What is the last thing you will do before moving?
# 1
a) signal left
b) check left blind spot
C) check outside mirror

4. In heavy rain what should you not do:
# 2
a) proceed at the posted speed limit
b) drive in the tire wipes of vehicle ahead of you
C) maintain a 5-6 second distance interval
d) all of the above

5. True
For you to properly park…what should you be doing about now? (swing out / move away from space)
# 3
True or False: For you to properly park your car between the green & red vehicles, you should move your vehicle (swing out) to the right at this time.

6. The back end of your car begins skidding to the left. You do have ABS
The back end of your car begins skidding to the left. You do have ABS What must you do?
# 4
a) apply parking brake and turn on hazard flashers
b) do not not use brake, turn wheel quickly right
C) hold brake pedal down hard, turning steering wheel quickly left

7. Why is it a good idea to straddle this yellow line?
a) door could open
b) cars could pull out
C) people emerging between cars
d) all of the above
# 5
Why is it a good idea to straddle this yellow line?

8. What is the most important consideration for you up ahead?
a) the traffic light
b) the no passing zone
C) the railroad tracks
d) the side street
What have you noticed about your situation up ahead? (no room for us on other side of tracks)
What is the most important consideration for you up ahead?
# 6

9. FALSE – slowly ease the wheel back to left
# 7
You’re not paying attention and you drop your wheels off onto the shoulder. You should ease off the accelerator and quickly turn the steering wheel to the left to regain control.

10. TRUE X
# 8
TRUE or FALSE: You must slow down and look both ways at all railroad crossings?

11. You’re moving in the left turn lane…what are you thinking about as you get closer to your turn? (will the green arrow stay on?)
# 9
a) will the turn arrow stay on?
b) do I have my turn signal on?
C) are there any on-coming cars?
You are moving in the left turn lane, with a green light and turn arrow. What are you thinking about as you get closer to your turn?

12. This vehicle is signaling a right turn, what are you thinking about?
# 10
a) the car behind it may change lanes
b) you are approaching a driver’s blind spot
C) dropping back
d) all of the above

13. # 11 a) away from the lights b) at the white edge line
C) aim high in steering
d) at the pavement in front of your vehicle
# 11
If on-coming cars are blinding you with their bright lights where should you look to not get the direct bright glare?

14. The Truck - your depth perception is
better on your left side.
Which vehicle will you get closer to…the truck or the car? (THE TRUCK…depth perception better on left side)
# 12
It’s a little tight but you feel you can get through. Which vehicle will you get closer to?
The truck or the cars?

15. Your right rear tire blows out. You should NOT do the following:
# 13
a) apply the brake right away
b) firm up your grip on the wheel
C) ease off the accelerator
In Motion magazine, a General Motors publication

16. If someone began passing you right now, what would you do?
# 14
a) swerve off onto the right shoulder
b) sound your horn
C) brake and move slightly right
d) use left shoulder as an escape

17. What are you thinking about this intersection?
# 15
a) its an uncontrolled intersection
b) there could be crossing vehicles
C) it’s important to brake now
d) all of the above

18. What have you analyzed about this intersection?
# 16
a) its an uncontrolled intersection
b) it’s a 2-way stop
C) we stop, they yield
d) it’s a 4-way stop
What have you analyzed about this intersection?

19. #17 You are angle parked a) to the left about now
b) to the left after clearing the car
c) to the right about now
d) to the right after clearing the car
You are
angle parked
Which way will you turn the steering wheel when backing out of this angle parking space and when?

20. This car at the intersection is stopped (probably waiting to turn left), what should you be predicting?
# 18
a) traffic signal will stay green as you approach the intersection
b) the car in front of you could be stopping
C) vehicles behind it may attempt to change lanes
d) all of the above

21. # 19
TRUE
TRUE or FALSE: Besides a stale green light turning yellow, you are predicting the SUV may attempt to pull out.

22. # 20
Give one reason why it is usually better to drive in the right lane on a 4 lane road. (avoid left turners / farther away from on-coming traffic / safer / escape path)
TRUE or FALSE: Generally it is safer to drive
in the left lane on a 4 lane road.
FALSE

23. That vehicle is merging, if you can, what is your best decision in this situation?
# 21
a) speed up
b) slow down
C) change lanes left
d) change lanes right

24. # 22
TRUE
TRUE or FALSE If a vehicle began passing that truck coming right at you, your best course of action would be to slow down and use the right shoulder of the road.

25. You’re traveling at 60 km/h
You’re traveling at 60 km/h. Why should you maintain your position here, or drop back a little?
# 23
a) you would lose your 3 second following distance.
b) by moving up your various space cushions would be lost.
c) traffic light ahead
d) all of the above

26. You’re traveling at 60 km/h, what should you start doing about now?
# 24
a) coasting for the green light
b) braking
C) change lanes and pass the truck
d) none of the above

27. TRUE or FALSE: You must change lanes.
# 25
TRUE or FALSE: You must change lanes.

28. # 26 T
YES
YES or NO: These cars are completely stopped and are waiting for traffic to start moving again Can this last driver receive a traffic citation?

29. YES: A CAR MAY
STILL BE COMING!
# 27
YES or NO: You want to turn left. The light is yellow Will you have to wait a little longer before completing your turn?

30. # 28
TRUE
TRUE or FALSE: You’re in the left turn lane waiting for the green arrow. When it comes on, you should check both ways looking for crossing cars running the red light.

31. NO - Vehicles on the right may pull out expecting you to turn right.
# 29
YES or NO: Your lane is slowing down, should you signal and change lanes to the right in this situation?

32. This vehicle’s lane is ending, what should you do now?
a) speed up, you have right of way
b) drop back and let them in
C) change lanes behind the vehicle
d) none of the above
This vehicle’s lane is ending, what should you do now?
# 30

33. What should you not do when driving in fog?
a) Use low beam lights
b) Reduce speed
c) Increase following distance
d) use high beam lights
In Motion magazine, a General Motors publication
# 31

34. # 32
# 47
TAP HORN
TRUE
TRUE or FALSE: You see backup lights. (you do not want their space) It be wise to stop and wait.

35. # 33
You’re turning right at the intersection, what is a concern that you have?
a) it’s a uncontrolled intersection
b) is there a crossing car approaching?
C) the slippery turning surface
d) all of the above

36. TRUE
TRUE or FALSE: You should stop far enough back from the in front of you to see their rear tires.
# 34

37. FALSE - Slow down, let the truck in.
# 35
TRUE or FALSE: You are exiting up ahead but predict a conflict with the merging vehicle Your best decision here is to accelerate ahead of the pickup truck.

38. YES: Keep foot over brake while easing up
YES or NO: After stopping, your right foot is easing off the brake slightly as you are easing up to see better?
# 36
YES: Keep foot over brake while easing up

39. What should you be doing in this situation?
# 37
a) braking slightly, maintaining lane position
b) maintaining speed and position
C) pulling over to the right to stop
d) none of the above

40. TRUE or FALSE: When using Antilock brakes you should pump the brake pedal.
# 38
False
In Motion magazine, a General Motors publication

41. You are turning right at the light up ahead
You are turning right at the light up ahead. Why will you not signal at this time?
# 39
a) it’s too soon to signal
b) the car in driveway might pull out on us.
C) it’s too late to signal
d) none of the above

42. TRUE or FALSE: Adding weight to top of a car provides greater stability in handling curves.
# 40
FALSE

43. TRUE OR FALSE: The driver of this car has experienced a breakdown
TRUE OR FALSE: The driver of this car has experienced a breakdown. In addition to the flares and 4-way hazard flashers, an additional safety precaution would be for the driver to raise their hood or trunk.
Car breakdown situation: What else could the driver have done to alert us? (RAISE THEIR HOOD)
# 41
TRUE – this provides for greater visibility

44. NO, never trust a turn signal
# 42
YES or NO: The truck is signaling to turn right, will you now pull out to turn right?

45. Yes or No: Temporary things sleepy drivers could do to become more alert include: Take a rest break Open windows for fresh air / Play music/ talk to passengers
# 43
YES – these all
are helpful
In Motion magazine, a General Motors publication

46. What is the # 1 cause of rear end collisions?
# 44
What is the # 1 cause of rear end collisions?
a) speed
b) poor brakes
C) following too close
d) weather conditions

47. # 45 TRUE – this provides for greater traction
TRUE or FALSE: In order to successfully make this right turn: Slow down, coast around it with your foot off the gas and brake.

48. # 46 YES or NO: Your best decision at this point is to tap your horn.
NO…best to move to left lane covering brake
# 46
YES or NO: Your best decision at this
point is to tap your horn.

49. NO, There is no protected arrow
# 47
YES or NO: Like the white vehicle, you’ll be turning
left. Will you stay close and follow it?

50. Where would it be wise to check right now?
a) mirrors
b) right rear blind spot
C) brake lights ahead
Where would it be wise to check right now?
# 48

51. Yes…to be aware if they are slowing down
TRUE or FALSE: You should check your mirror as you approach a red light?
# 49
Yes…to be aware if they are slowing down

52. FALSE…you need to check and cover the brake
# 50
TRUE or FALSE: Because crossing cars have a yield sign, there is no real reason to ease off the accelerator and check intersection.

53. End of the road subtract incorrect number from 50

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