★ Challenging Driving Situations, Your Responsibility -Traffic School, Drivers Ed Test Answers

When driving, you should ____________.
A.) pay attention to the passengers inside your vehicle
B.) concentrate only on your own driving
C.) turn the volume of the music down and continue talking on your cell phone
D.) obey traffic laws and respect the rights of other drivers

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obey traffic laws and respect the rights of other drivers

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Other drivers and pedestrians expect you to be sober and attentive, so you are responsible for ___________.
A.) giving proper signals when planning to change lanes, stop, or turn
B.) surprising people on the road with your actions
C.) driving in order to keep up with your schedule
D.) just having fun and relaxing while driving

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giving proper signals when planning to change lanes, stop, or turn

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Constantly __________ the road ahead of you to look for possible driving situations.
A.) scan
B.) ignore
C.) procrastinate

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scan

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When traveling, you should adjust your driving speed to take into consideration the surroundings you are driving through.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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Aim high means to look far ahead when you drive.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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When you "aim high", you adjust your headlights higher.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

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To aim high in steering while driving on the highway, you should scan about _____ seconds ahead.
A.) 5 to 10
B.) 10 to 15
C.) 15 to 25
D.) 20 to 30

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10 to 15

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To aim high in steering you should scan ahead about _____ if driving in the city
ANS: 1 to 2 blocks

To aim high in steering, you should scan ahead about _____ if driving on the highway
ANS: 1/3 to 1/2 mile

When driving, you should attempt to scan 20-30 seconds ahead of your vehicle. If you are traveling at highway speeds, 50, 60, or 70 miles per hour, you will travel about one mile per minute. Therefore, you should be scanning about how far ahead:
A.) About 100 feet
B.) About 500 feet
C.) About 1/2 mile
D.) About 1 mile

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About 1/2 mile

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Drivers should scan to the front of the vehicle by looking 10 to 15 seconds ahead of their vehicle.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

EXPLANATION: Drivers should scan to the front of the vehicle by looking 20 to 30 seconds ahead of their vehicle.

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The location of 30 seconds ahead on the road will vary depending on your __________.
A.) speed
B.) scanning
C.) searching

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speed

EXPLANATION: The distance equivalent of 30 seconds down the road ahead will vary depending on your vehicle’s speed.

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Proper scanning of the roadway provides time for the driver to adjust speed and path to avoid dangerous situations. Which of the following is/are true?
A.) To accomplish proper scanning, look 20 to 30 seconds ahead and to the sides and rear to identify potentially dangerous situations
B.) Drivers should adopt a mindset that says the driver approaching the intersection from the left or right may not stop at the traffic signal
C.) If scanning ahead identifies a potential danger, you must take action to avoid a crash
D.) All of the above

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All of the above

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Do not hold any child in your arms while riding in a moving motor vehicle.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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True

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True or false: A car can become an oven, and that is why it is dangerous to leave children and pets unsupervised inside of it.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

Explanation: Do not leave children unattended or unsupervised in a motor vehicle and never leave a child unattended for any period of time if the motor vehicle is running or if the health of the child is in danger; one study found that with the windows up and the temperature outside at 94 degrees, the inside of a car could be 132 degrees in just an hour.

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A young child can safely be left alone in a car for:
A.) Under 5 minutes
B.) Under 15 minutes
C.) No period of time

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No period of time

Explanation: The correct answer is C. It is never safe to leave a young child alone in a car, no matter how much you may be tempted to do it for “only a couple of minutes.”

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Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce the possibility of leaving children in a vehicle unattended?
A.) Use your debit or credit card inside when purchasing gas
B.) leaving children in a vehicle at shopping centre for a while

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Use your debit or credit card inside when purchasing gas

EXPLANATION: The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is warning residents that warmer weather places children at greater risk of injury or death if left unattended in a vehicle. Every year children die from heatstroke after being left in a vehicle or entering a vehicle unnoticed. Such negligence could lead to criminal charges. A child should never be left unattended in a vehicle.

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You do not have to be able to see clearly to drive safely, as long as you can see where things are.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

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If you see a car coming towards you on the wrong side of the road, which of the following should you do?
A.) Make an immediate U-turn.
B.) Slam on your brakes.
C.) Pull to the extreme right or drive off the road completely.
D.) Wait until the last possible second to see what the other driver does.

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Pull to the extreme right or drive off the road completely.

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If an earthquake occurs while you are driving, which of the following actions will help to ensure your safety?
A.) Continue on to your destination.
B.) Go onto the freeway.
C.) Pull over to the side of the road and stay inside until the shaking stops.
D.) Pull over and park near trees or buildings when it is safe.

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Pull over to the side of the road and stay inside until the shaking stops.

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The Golden Rule says:
A.) You should increase your speed when approaching curves.
B.) You must report a collision to the DMV within two years.
C.) You can speed through an intersection when the light turns yellow.
D.) You should treat others in the same way you would wish others to treat you.

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You should treat others in the same way you would wish others to treat you.

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Obeying the law is the right and fair thing to do because it helps you to treat others the way you want to be treated.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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You should try to scan the road at least 1/4 mile ahead.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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Matching vehicle speed and direction to the situation is one of the traits of a good driver.
➜ Matching the vehicle speed and direction to the situation is one of the traits of a good driver.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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You should always drive faster than is safe for conditions.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

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To help prevent the social problem of littering, responsible drivers should _________:
A.) only throw organic items (such as apple cores) out their window
B.) take personal responsibility for their garbage
C.) yell at any driver they see littering
D.) quit smoking

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take personal responsibility for their garbage

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To be proactive and reduce the chance of road rage in other drivers, you should:
A.) Drive the same speed as all other drivers
B.) Signal 30 metres prior to turns in rural areas
C.) Keep a space cushion all around your vehicle
D.) All of the answers are correct

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Keep a space cushion all around your vehicle

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The first thing you do in vehicle check is to __
The first thing you do in a vehicle check is to
A.) see if anything is out of the ordinary
B.) look at the surroundings to see if any other vehicles are nearby
C.) kick your tires to check if they will explode
D.) check the mirrors to see if they reflect

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look at the surroundings to see if any other vehicles are nearby