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Review Questions for Driver Education Final Exam
1. What does IPDE stand for? What does each step mean? Explain how you have used the
IPDE Process in 2 driving situations.
Identify, predict, decide, execute
Identify—you give meaning to what you see, you need to know where to look, how to
look, and what to look for
Predict—how the hazard might affect your intended path of travel, interpreting the
information you have identified
Decide—decide on an action to take
Execute—carry out an action that you have decided upon
2. Signs--What do these signs look like? See pictures in Ch 2 of your textbook AND
What actions should a driver take at each of the following signs?
Merging Traffic- seen on expressways, make lane change or be aware car is making
lane change into your lane
Reduction in Lanes-in residential or city areas, be prepared for traffic making lane
change, prepare yourself for lane change if your lane is ending.
Yield—give other traffic the right of way
Cross Road—slow and check to see if cross traffic might be crossing or turning
Railroad Crossing—slow and check both ways, look for train, look for lights and
gates
Pedestrian Crossing—slow and check for pedestrians
Side Road—slow, beware of cars pulling out
Two Way Traffic—watch for oncoming traffic drifting into your lane
Crossbuck—posted right at railroad tracks
Stop—stop at line, sign or before crosswalk, yield to any vehicles or pedestrians
No Passing Zone—2 lane road where you may not pass vehicle in front of you, watch
for oncoming drivers now following the sign and attempting to pass.
3. Color of signs and their meaning.
Yellow-warning of danger ahead, be prepared to slow or stop
Blue—guide to services near highway
Red, Black & White—stop, yield, prohibited, regulate
Orange—slow, construction work in the area, watch for workers
Green—provide information on mileage and destinations
4. Traffic Signals—See page 29
Flashing red signal-treat like a stop sign
Arrow—green in your desired direction
pedestrian signal—assists pedestrian crossing street, let’s driver know that light will
change soon.
officer signal—obey what the officer directs you to
5. Where must a driver look AND what must they consider as they approach a
Yellow light: check mirror, decide whether you can stop safely
Stale green light: check mirror, be prepared to stop
Flashing red light: treat like a stop sign
Flashing yellow light: treat like a yield sign
6. What is the difference between white and yellow lines separating traffic?
White line separates traffic moving in same direction
Yellow line separates traffic moving in opposite direction
7. What should a driver do if an emergency vehicle approaches from behind?
A driver must yield to emergency vehicles by pulling over to the right side of road
safely
8. How do you properly make a right turn on red?
Stop, check if it is legal, check crosswalk, inch and angle, check traffic from left,
check for left turners, turn, accelerate & check mirror
9. List 3 things a driver MUST do before joining traffic from a curb on the right? You
better not miss this one!!
1. signal
2. mirrors
3. blind spot
10. Separate hazards, Compromise space, Minimize hazard—know the difference
Separate hazards—adjust speed so you deal with only one hazard at a time
Compromise hazards—giving as much space to the greater hazard
Minimize hazard—put more distance between yourself & the hazard
11. There are 5 rules of the Smith System. Please list two.
1. aim high in steering
2. leave yourself an out
3. get the big picture
4. keep eyes moving
5. make sure others see you.
12. Give 2 examples of how a driver uses depth perception while driving.
1. needing to stop at line for stop sign
2.stop behind vehicle at red light
13. What are three factors that affect braking distance?
1.speed
2.car condition
3.roadway conditions
14. What is the difference between an unprotected turn and a protected turn?
Protected turn has a green arrow and drivers turning left have the right of way.
Unprotected turn has a solid green and drivers turning left must yield the right of way
to oncoming drivers.
15. What is an uncontrolled intersection and how does a driver safely approach it?
Uncontrolled is when there are no signs or signals controlling the intersection so you
must slow and check all directions and give the right of way to vehicles that either
got there first or who are on the right of way.
16. What are 2 reasons why driving in city traffic is more difficult than residential?
1.more traffic lights and entrances & exits
2.more lanes and cars
17. List 2 techniques a driver can use to manage a tailgater.
1.signal early for turn
2.brake early & increase YOUR following distance
18. Why is a tailgater a hazard to you?
If you need to make a unexpected stop they can rear -end your car
19. List the 3 major parts of an expressway entrance ramp. List the 2 major parts of an
exit ramp.
1. entrance ramp
1. Deceleration lane
2. acceleration lane
2.exit ramp
3. merging area
20. Give 3 reasons why changing lanes on an expressway is more difficult.
1. more vehicles at various speeds
2. more lanes
3. other cars can be moving into the same lane as you.
21. Which headlights should a driver use in foggy weather?
Low beam headlights
22. What should a driver do if they pull off the road in severe foggy weather?
Stay in car and turn on emergency flashers
23. List 2 techniques a driver can use to prevent skidding.
1. slow early
2. brake gently, accelerate gently
24. What are techniques for driving in rain and snow?
Use wipers, turn on low-beam headlights, reduce speed, increase following distance
25. What should a driver do if their front wheel goes off the roadway? (off-road recovery)
Grip wheel tightly, ease off accelerator, gently pull back on road
26. List 3 ways alcohol affects ones seeing abilities?
1. blurs vision
2. impairs depth perception
3. impairs peripheral vision
27. List at least 3 myths about alcohol and driving.
1. I only had 2 beers
2. I am only driving a short distance I will be fine
3. I drive better when I am drunk
28. List 2 steps for making responsible decisions with drinking and driving.
1. choose a designated driver
2. choose not to drink
3. don’t go to the party
31. How can fatigue and emotions play a role in ones driving?
Fatigue can narrow a drivers focus, cause drifting & swerving, and can be as
dangerous as drinking and driving
Emotions can cause a driver to take risks they wouldn’t normally take
32. Is driving a right or a privilege? Do you own your license?
A Privilege. You do not own your license, your parents or the State can take it
from you.
Vocabulary
Highway Hypnosis
Velocitation
Stale green light
Fresh green light
Active Restraint
Entrance Ramp
Driving Task
Escape Path
Defensive driving
Understeer
Flashing red light
Orderly visual search pattern
Peripheral vision
Zero Tolerance
Traction
Space Cushion
Merging Area
Defensive Driving
Blind spot
Basic speed law
Uncontrolled Intersection
Unprotected turn
Protected turn
Wolf Pack
Central Vision
Covering Brake
Acceleration Lane
Implied Consent
Braking Distance
Stopping Distance
Reaction Distance