DONE - ★ Use Your Rear View or Side View Mirror -Defensive Driving, Drivers Ed Test Answers

Question: When your rear-view mirror is set to its night setting, it may hamper your ability to_________.
A.) check objects to the right rear quarter
B.) judge the distance of traffic behind you
C.) check your blind spots
D.) recover from glare to the rear

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judge the distance of traffic behind you

Question: After passing another car, you should not pull back to the right in front of it until you ____.
A.) are one car length ahead of it
B.) can no longer see it by turning your head
C.) can see the front of it in your rear view mirror

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can see the front of it in your rear view mirror

Question: True or False: Drivers should rely solely on their side mirrors when changing lanes.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

Question: When changing lanes, it is best to use a combination of _______ to get a full perspective on road conditions and other vehicles that may come into conflict.
A.) side mirrors
B.) rear view mirrors
C.) glance over the shoulder
D.) all of the above

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all of the above

Question: It is illegal to block your view of the environment by:
A.) Placing signs, stickers, or objects on the windshield
B.) Blocking your view with similar items on the side or rear windows
C.) Hanging items from the rear-view mirror
D.) All of the above

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All of the above

Question: True or False: It is illegal to hang items from the rear-view mirror if they can potentially block your view of the environment.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

Explanation: It is convenient to hang stuff on your rear-view mirror, but it isn't safe if it blocks your view, and it can also invite potential robbers to break into your vehicle.

Question: To be sure a lane is clear before moving into it, you should ____.
➜ To be sure a lane is clear before moving into it, what should you do?
A.) look in the rear view mirror
B.) use your mirrors, turn your head and look in the lane you want to enter
C.) look in the left side mirror
D.) turn your head and look over your right shoulder

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use your mirrors, turn your head and look in the lane you want to enter

Question: True or False: When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you can see the vehicle's headlights in your center rear view mirror
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

Question: After overtaking a motor vehicle on a two lane road you can best judge when it is safe to drive back into the right hand lane by
A.) waiting until you can see the overtaken vehicle in your rearview mirror
B.) waiting one of full minute
C.) waiting until you can no longer see the over taken vehicle on the your right
D.) waiting until you can no longer see the over taken vehicle in your rearview mirror.

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waiting until you can see the overtaken vehicle in your rearview mirror

Question: After completing your pass, you should return to your lane:
A.) when you can see both headlights of the vehicle you just passed in your rearview mirror
B.) as soon as possible
C.) when you are one car-length ahead of the vehicle you just passed
D.) when you see oncoming vehicles approaching

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when you can see both headlights of the vehicle you just passed in your rearview mirror

Explanation: After completing your pass, you should return to your lane when you can see both headlights of the vehicle you just passed in your rearview mirror.

Question: After passing a large vehicle, it is a good idea to wait until you can see the entire front of the vehicle in your rearview mirror before moving back into vehicle’s lane and do not immediately slow down in front of the large vehicle once the pass is complete.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

Question: When passing another vehicle, do not return to your lane until __________
A.) you are at least two seconds ahead of the other vehicle.
B.) you can see the tires of the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror.
C.) your rear bumper is at least 10 feet ahead of the other vehicle.
D.) none of the above

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you can see the tires of the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror.