Basic Driving Maneuvers and Parking Techniques Quiz

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1. What does the term 'blind spot' refer to in driving?

A spot on your windshield that impairs vision

An area not visible in your mirrors

A place where street signs are not visible

A designated parking area for visually impaired drivers

2. When should you use your turn signals?

Only when changing lanes

Only when turning

Before making any turn or changing lanes

Never, it's not necessary

10. What is the purpose of an emergency flasher or hazard lights?

To signal a turn

To indicate a malfunction or emergency situation

To increase fuel efficiency

To communicate with other drivers for fun

12. What is the purpose of the 'P' gear in an automatic transmission?

Power mode for high-speed driving

Parking mode

Performance mode for acceleration

Passenger comfort mode

15. What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign with black symbols or letters represent?

Road work or construction ahead

A warning sign

A yield sign

A guide sign for tourist attractions

3. What does a solid yellow line on the road indicate?

No passing allowed

Passing allowed with caution

Passing allowed with no restrictions

Lane change ahead

4. How should you adjust your speed when approaching a curve in the road?

Maintain the same speed

Speed up to quickly navigate the curve

Slow down before entering the curve

Use cruise control to maintain speed

6. What is the purpose of an anti-lock braking system (ABS) in a vehicle?

To increase fuel efficiency

To prevent skidding and maintain steering control during hard braking

To enhance acceleration

To reduce engine noise

7. In parallel parking, when should you start turning your steering wheel to the right?

Before you start moving

After you are halfway into the parking space

Once you have completely entered the parking space

Only after applying the handbrake

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11. When approaching an intersection with a traffic signal that is not working, what should you do?

Continue at normal speed

Treat it as a four-way stop sign

Honk your horn and proceed

Follow the traffic in the opposite direction

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5. What is the purpose of the 'three-point turn' or 'K-turn'?

To demonstrate advanced driving skills

To turn around in a narrow space

To practice drifting techniques

To show off to other drivers

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8. What does the acronym 'SMOG' stand for in the context of safe driving?

Signal, Mirror, Observe, Go

Speed, Maintain, Operate, Glide

Stop, Merge, Overtake, Go

Scan, Maneuver, Observe, Gradual acceleration

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9. When driving downhill, what gear should you typically use to control your speed?

Neutral

Low gear or a lower gear than you used to go uphill

High gear

Reverse gear

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14. What is the purpose of the 'two-second rule' in following distance?

To save fuel by maintaining a slow speed

To prevent tailgating and ensure a safe following distance

To challenge other drivers in a race

To avoid using brakes while driving

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18. What is the purpose of a rumble strip on the side of the road?

To alert drivers they are exceeding the speed limit

To indicate the presence of a school zone

To warn drivers they are leaving the roadway

To provide a smoother driving experience