Responsible Driving

Chapter 9: Environment and Traffic Settings

Practice Driving Tests

Read each statement below. If it is true, place a T in the space to the left of the statement. If the statement is false, place an F next to it.

_____1. You can minimize risk by managing visibility, time, and space. (T) (pg. 198)

_____2. To manage visibility, you should keep your eyes fixed on the path directly ahead of your vehicle. (F) (pg. 193)

_____3. There is usually heavy traffic in urban areas and busy suburban areas. (T) (pg. 192)

_____4. Speed limits in the city are usually higher than speed limits in rural areas. (F) (pg. 201)

_____5. On most controlled-access highways, vehicles enter and exit from the right side. (T) (pg. 196)

_____6. Exit and entrance ramps for controlled-access highways usually have a speed limit ranging from 25 to 45 mph. (T) (pg. 196)

_____7. On highways, identify threatening conditions 4 seconds ahead. (F) (pg. 199)

_____8. To manage visibility in suburbs, be alert to pedestrians, movement of vehicles, and warning signs and signals. (T) (pg. 194)

_____9. Interchanges are points where two major highways cross. (T) (pg. 196)

_____10. You can always assume that pedestrians will obey traffic rules. (F) (pg. 192)