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Pretest ON Driving Knowledge

 

I am sure that many of you believe you know all the rules of the road. Try the below questions. If you get any more the three wrong we suggest you read all the attached modules. Even if you only get a few questions wrong please read the related module to find out why your answer was wrong. Remember, ignorance is no excess when it comes to driving.

 

1. If you drive past the exit where you wanted to leave an interstate highway, you should

a. Go on to the next exit.

b. Wait until traffic is clear, then back up to your exit

c. Turn around and return to your exit

d. Drive across the median strip and return to your exit

 

2. Driving Under the Influence (DUI) may be an unlawful blood alcohol level of

a. .05% or higher

b. .08% or higher

c. .15% or higher

d. .20% or higher

 

3. The following sign means

a. One way street ahead

b. Pass other cars on right or left

c. You can not go straight ahead

d. Narrow bridge

 

 

4. When sharing the road with commercial vehicles such tractor-trailer rigs and buses, you need to:

a. understand it takes more time and space for them to slow down and stop.

b. remember that commercial vehicles have substantial blind spots.

c. signal for turns or lane changes well in advance.

d. all of the above.

 

5. The major cause of traffic accidents in Newfoundland is:

a. speeding.

b. failure to yield right-of-way.

c. following too closely.

d. driving under the influence.

 

6. In order to practice driving using a temporary permit all of the following must be true, EXCEPT:

a.       You are at least 16.

b.      You must pass a physical.

c.       You must pass an eye test.

d.      There is a licensed driver in the seat beside you.

 

7. When you enter a highway from an on-ramp you should be driving at:

a.       The legal speed limit on the highway

b.      about 10 km and hour less then the highway speed limit

c.       at or near the speed of the highway traffic

d.      at about 10km per hour greater then the highway traffic

 

8. The legal limit of alcohol in a drivers system is:

    1. 25 milligrams in 100 milliliters of blood
    2. 50 milligrams in 100 milliliters of blood
    3. 80 milligrams in 100 milliliters of blood
    4. 100 milligrams in 100 milliliters of blood

 

9. Two solid yellow lines on the pavement mean:

a. passing is allowed for both drivers

b. passing is not allowed

c. passing is allowed if you are at the top a hill

e.       passing is allowed during daylight only

10. A flashing red light on a traffic signal means:

  1. the same thing as a stop sign
  2. the traffic signal is broken
  3. you do not have to come to a complete stop
  4. driving conditions are dangerous

11. After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children:

  1. do not proceed until the children wave to you
  2. watch for children walking along the side of the road
  3. accelerate quickly
  4. turn on your emergency flashers

12. Points:

  1. are nothing to worry about
  2. are a good thing to have on your driver record
  3. are helpful if you want to get a job driving
  4. are something you don't want on your driver record

13. In Newfoundland, persons with a level II driving permit are considered under the influence when their Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is:

a.       .01

b.      .05

c.       .10

d.      all the above

14. You can practice drive with a valid Level I learner's permit:

a.       between 12:01am and 5am

b.      between 9am and 9pm

c.       between 5am and 12pm

d.      between 6am and 9pm

 

15. When driving in bad weather, increase the two-second rule to:

a.       one minute

b.      six to eight seconds

c.       three to four seconds

d.      none of the above

 

16. Vehicle stopping distances never depend on:

a.       your own reaction time

b.      the time of day

c.       condition of your vehicle’s brakes

d.      condition and type of vehicle tires

 

17. What class of licence do you need to drive a car/van/ or small truck in Newfoundland:

    1. 5
    2. 6
    3. Level II
    4. G1

 

 

18. You should use two hands on the steering wheel:

    1. while driving.
    2.  position your hands at 10 & 2 o'clock.
    3. position your hands at 9 & 3 o'clock.
    4. any of the above.

 

19. On a traffic sign orange represents:

a.       Danger

b.      Information

c.       Construction

d.      School zone 20.

20, Identify the sign -

a.       Parking Permitted on Edge of Road

b.      Breakdown Lane

c.       Vehicle in Roadway

d.       Soft Shoulder

21. Identify the sign -

a. Danger

b. Stop

c. Yield

d. Historic Monument

22. Identify the sign -

a.       Dangerous Downhill Grade

b.      No parking on incline

c.       Dangerous Uphill Grade

d.      Road Slants Down to Left

 

23. When determining space requirements to parallel park you car you should factor in:

a.       At least one additional foot in addition to your car length

b.      At least two additional feet in addition to your car length

c.       At least four additional feet in addition to your car length

24. Which of the following is not a proper procedure when backing up your vehicle.

a.       Drive slowly

b.      Rely on your rear-view mirror

c.       Be patient

d.      Avoid backing into a blind area without a guide

e.       None of the above

25. What is the cause of the temporary failure of brakes on modern vehicles?

    1. Going on gravel
    2. Going through a large amount of water
    3. Headlight failure
    4. Tire blowouts

 

26. How long of a period does an experience driver have to accumulate 12 pts before his/her license is suspended:

    1. 1 yrs
    2. 2 yrs
    3. 3 yrs
    4. 4 yrs

 

27.All of the following are important things to do when the accelerator pedal sticks EXCEPT:

a.       Bring vehicle to a stop

b.      Call for assistance

c.       Pump the pedal

d.      Shift gear to neutral

 

 

28. On a traffic sign orange represents:

a.       Danger

b.      Information

c.       Construction

d.      School zone

 

29, A horizontal rectangle:

a.       States direction and distances

b.      State regulations

c.       Warn of hazard

d.      School children ahead

 

30, The following sign:

a. indicates a merge

                  b. warns the right lane will end

    1. indicates acceleration lane

 

31. What is the appropriate weight of a child that must be required to sit in an infant carrier:

 

a)      9 kg

b)      8 kg

c)      10 kg

d)      6 kg

 

32. When packing your vehicle for a road trip, ensure that:

 

a)      you bring food

b)      you bring water

c)      put loose objects in the trunk

d)      you bring a map

 

33. When you find yourself in a head on collision you should:

 

a)      turn right

b)      turn left

c)      stop

d)      speed up

 

34. On average, at what speed will your car be travelling for it to take the length of a football field to stop:

 

a)      145 km/h

b)      125 km/h

c)      95 km/h

d)      65 km/h

 

35. The seat belt reduces the risk of death or serious injuiry by:

a)      ¼

b)      ¾

c)      ½

d)      1/8