TOP DRIVER IL FINAL EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 200 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
as you approach your vehicle, what should you be checking for OUTSIDE your vehicle
for safety? - ANSWER: - check to see if there's anything in the way
- check the pressure/glance at your tires
- any fluids on the ground
- cracked windsheilds
- windsheild wipers
what should you be checking for INSIDE your vehicle before entering? - ANSWER: -
no loose objects in the car
- something blocking window vision
define blind spot. - ANSWER: the area around the vehicle that the driver can not
see with the mirrors.
define the term tracking. - ANSWER: maintaining proper center lane position.
What are the 3 keys to proper tracking? - ANSWER: - holding wheel in a balanced
position (10&2)
- scanning road ahead for a distance of 12-15 seconds
- scanning and steering for the center of the intended lane
what are the 5 steps for executing safe, proper turns? - ANSWER: - SIGNAL and
brake to a safe speed before turning
- SCAN through the turn to the center of the lane
- use the HOLD & TURN method with lesser turns
- use the HAND OVER HAND method with sharper turns
- ACCELERATE out of the turn when safe
What are the recommended steps for backing safely? ( summed up & may not be on
test) - ANSWER: 1. as you approach, check that no one is directly behind and check
mirrors.
2. check for clearance
3. depress brake and put in reverse
4. left hand on top of wheel
5. turn body and look through rear window
6. turn back slowly and come to stop before moving forward
Define is SCC? - ANSWER: scanning, communication, cushion of safety
Don't have to memorize but know this:
s: know when, where, and how to look for hazards
c:using methods to notify others on road our intentions
, c:area around vehicle that we keep clear of hazards
how far down the road should you scan in city/residential areas? - ANSWER: 12-15
seconds, 1 and 1/2 blocks
how far down the road should you scan in open road/rural/interstate areas? -
ANSWER: quarter of a mile, 12-15 seconds
how often should you check your mirrors? - ANSWER: every 5 seconds
how do you proactively maintain cushion of safety in the front, sides, and rear of the
vehicle? - ANSWER: front: distance 3-5 seconds away from vehicle infront
sides: tracking
rear: can't control but check mirrors
what the proper steps for executing a lane change? (SMOG) - ANSWER: S: signal
M: mirrors
O: outside (blind spots)
G: go
Define STV. - ANSWER: Space, traction, visibility.
Don't have to memorize but know this:
s: area around vehicle
t: grip of tires to road surface
v: ability to see and be seen
3 types of visions. - ANSWER: - central
- fringe
- peripheral
What's the distance called when we see to when we decide? - ANSWER: Perception
distance
What's the distance called when we decide to when we brake? - ANSWER: Reaction
time
What's the distance called when we brake to when we fully stop? - ANSWER:
Braking distance
what does ABS stand for? - ANSWER: Anti-lock Braking System
what are the four rules of a 4-way stop? - ANSWER: 1. first come, first serve
2. yield to the right
3. straight before turn ( unless 1&2 apply)
4. right over left
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
as you approach your vehicle, what should you be checking for OUTSIDE your vehicle
for safety? - ANSWER: - check to see if there's anything in the way
- check the pressure/glance at your tires
- any fluids on the ground
- cracked windsheilds
- windsheild wipers
what should you be checking for INSIDE your vehicle before entering? - ANSWER: -
no loose objects in the car
- something blocking window vision
define blind spot. - ANSWER: the area around the vehicle that the driver can not
see with the mirrors.
define the term tracking. - ANSWER: maintaining proper center lane position.
What are the 3 keys to proper tracking? - ANSWER: - holding wheel in a balanced
position (10&2)
- scanning road ahead for a distance of 12-15 seconds
- scanning and steering for the center of the intended lane
what are the 5 steps for executing safe, proper turns? - ANSWER: - SIGNAL and
brake to a safe speed before turning
- SCAN through the turn to the center of the lane
- use the HOLD & TURN method with lesser turns
- use the HAND OVER HAND method with sharper turns
- ACCELERATE out of the turn when safe
What are the recommended steps for backing safely? ( summed up & may not be on
test) - ANSWER: 1. as you approach, check that no one is directly behind and check
mirrors.
2. check for clearance
3. depress brake and put in reverse
4. left hand on top of wheel
5. turn body and look through rear window
6. turn back slowly and come to stop before moving forward
Define is SCC? - ANSWER: scanning, communication, cushion of safety
Don't have to memorize but know this:
s: know when, where, and how to look for hazards
c:using methods to notify others on road our intentions
, c:area around vehicle that we keep clear of hazards
how far down the road should you scan in city/residential areas? - ANSWER: 12-15
seconds, 1 and 1/2 blocks
how far down the road should you scan in open road/rural/interstate areas? -
ANSWER: quarter of a mile, 12-15 seconds
how often should you check your mirrors? - ANSWER: every 5 seconds
how do you proactively maintain cushion of safety in the front, sides, and rear of the
vehicle? - ANSWER: front: distance 3-5 seconds away from vehicle infront
sides: tracking
rear: can't control but check mirrors
what the proper steps for executing a lane change? (SMOG) - ANSWER: S: signal
M: mirrors
O: outside (blind spots)
G: go
Define STV. - ANSWER: Space, traction, visibility.
Don't have to memorize but know this:
s: area around vehicle
t: grip of tires to road surface
v: ability to see and be seen
3 types of visions. - ANSWER: - central
- fringe
- peripheral
What's the distance called when we see to when we decide? - ANSWER: Perception
distance
What's the distance called when we decide to when we brake? - ANSWER: Reaction
time
What's the distance called when we brake to when we fully stop? - ANSWER:
Braking distance
what does ABS stand for? - ANSWER: Anti-lock Braking System
what are the four rules of a 4-way stop? - ANSWER: 1. first come, first serve
2. yield to the right
3. straight before turn ( unless 1&2 apply)
4. right over left
