top driver final exam IL questions and
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when you must cross a double solid line in the center of the roadway, to avoid standing water
on the roadway, what hazards may be present and precautions should you take? What are the
proper steps for avoiding the standing water? - ANSWERS -Slow or come to a complete stop
before the hazard. Signal, check mirrors and blind spot. Scan the road ahead for approaching
traffic. Do not move into the other lane if you will interfere with other traffic. Signal, check blind
spot and return to your lane as soon as you clear the hazard. Cancel your directional signal.
true or false: If you are driving on a roadway that is marked with a double solid line, you can
safely assume that other drivers will not pass you. - ANSWERS -False:. you can never assume the
actions of others. Be aware that others may attempt to pass you at any time or any place.
Frequent mirror checks will alert you to other drivers who may attempt to pass.
true or false: In adverse weather, there is no need to increase your following distance if your
vehicle is equipped with ABS breaks. - ANSWERS -False: even with ABS breaks you must increase
your following distance. ABS breaks reduce the possibility of a skid and help maintain control of
your vehicle, but in some road conditions it may take a bit longer to bring your vehicle to a stop.
should you stop and wave a jaywalker across the street? - ANSWERS -no you should not.
at what age can you talk handsfree on your cellphone in IL? - ANSWERS -19
what are the proper steps for making a lane change? - ANSWERS -1. Turn on your signal 2.
Check your mirrors 3. Check your blind spots by looking over your shoulder 4. If it is safe,
change lanes 5. Turn off your signal after completing the lane change
what is the average reaction time for most drivers? - ANSWERS -1.5 seconds
, list the three parts of total stopping distance formula - ANSWERS -perception distance, reaction
distance, braking distance
what does ABS stand for? - ANSWERS -Antilock braking system
what does the term no zone refer to? - ANSWERS -a no zone is the blindspot of a truck
what is a reccomended following distance and how is it determined? - ANSWERS -3-5 seconds
and you determine it by counting one one thousand, two one thousand and three one thousand
what is a pinch point - ANSWERS -a place or point where congestion occurs or is likely to occur,
especially on a road.
what does the term blind spot refer to? - ANSWERS -the area around the vehicle that cannot be
seen by the driver using their mirrors
how far down the road should you scan city/residential areas? - ANSWERS -12-15 seconds or 1.5
blocks
how far down the road should you scan on the highway of a rural area? - ANSWERS -12-15
seconds or 1/4 of a mile
true or false: you can eliminate your blind spot by properly adjusting your mirrors - ANSWERS -
false: you'll always have blind spots
what is the purpose of the Graduated Drivers License Program? - ANSWERS -limited nighttime
driving, restricted number of passengers, and reduce accidents by 10-30%
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when you must cross a double solid line in the center of the roadway, to avoid standing water
on the roadway, what hazards may be present and precautions should you take? What are the
proper steps for avoiding the standing water? - ANSWERS -Slow or come to a complete stop
before the hazard. Signal, check mirrors and blind spot. Scan the road ahead for approaching
traffic. Do not move into the other lane if you will interfere with other traffic. Signal, check blind
spot and return to your lane as soon as you clear the hazard. Cancel your directional signal.
true or false: If you are driving on a roadway that is marked with a double solid line, you can
safely assume that other drivers will not pass you. - ANSWERS -False:. you can never assume the
actions of others. Be aware that others may attempt to pass you at any time or any place.
Frequent mirror checks will alert you to other drivers who may attempt to pass.
true or false: In adverse weather, there is no need to increase your following distance if your
vehicle is equipped with ABS breaks. - ANSWERS -False: even with ABS breaks you must increase
your following distance. ABS breaks reduce the possibility of a skid and help maintain control of
your vehicle, but in some road conditions it may take a bit longer to bring your vehicle to a stop.
should you stop and wave a jaywalker across the street? - ANSWERS -no you should not.
at what age can you talk handsfree on your cellphone in IL? - ANSWERS -19
what are the proper steps for making a lane change? - ANSWERS -1. Turn on your signal 2.
Check your mirrors 3. Check your blind spots by looking over your shoulder 4. If it is safe,
change lanes 5. Turn off your signal after completing the lane change
what is the average reaction time for most drivers? - ANSWERS -1.5 seconds
, list the three parts of total stopping distance formula - ANSWERS -perception distance, reaction
distance, braking distance
what does ABS stand for? - ANSWERS -Antilock braking system
what does the term no zone refer to? - ANSWERS -a no zone is the blindspot of a truck
what is a reccomended following distance and how is it determined? - ANSWERS -3-5 seconds
and you determine it by counting one one thousand, two one thousand and three one thousand
what is a pinch point - ANSWERS -a place or point where congestion occurs or is likely to occur,
especially on a road.
what does the term blind spot refer to? - ANSWERS -the area around the vehicle that cannot be
seen by the driver using their mirrors
how far down the road should you scan city/residential areas? - ANSWERS -12-15 seconds or 1.5
blocks
how far down the road should you scan on the highway of a rural area? - ANSWERS -12-15
seconds or 1/4 of a mile
true or false: you can eliminate your blind spot by properly adjusting your mirrors - ANSWERS -
false: you'll always have blind spots
what is the purpose of the Graduated Drivers License Program? - ANSWERS -limited nighttime
driving, restricted number of passengers, and reduce accidents by 10-30%
