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Naturalistic Driving Study: Technical Coordination and Quality Control (2014)

Chapter: Appendix F - Driving Knowledge Questionnaire

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Suggested Citation:"Appendix F - Driving Knowledge Questionnaire." Transportation Research Board. 2014. Naturalistic Driving Study: Technical Coordination and Quality Control. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22362.
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Suggested Citation:"Appendix F - Driving Knowledge Questionnaire." Transportation Research Board. 2014. Naturalistic Driving Study: Technical Coordination and Quality Control. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22362.
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Suggested Citation:"Appendix F - Driving Knowledge Questionnaire." Transportation Research Board. 2014. Naturalistic Driving Study: Technical Coordination and Quality Control. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/22362.
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151 A p p e n d i x F Q# State Question Answer Question Category 1 Night driving is dangerous because: A. Some traffic signs are less visible at night. B. More vehicles are on the road at night. C. The distance we can see ahead is reduced. D. Street lights tend to blur our vision. 2 You are coming to an intersection with a yellow flashing light. You should: A. Stop and wait for the light to change. B. Make a U-turn; the intersection is closed. C. Slow down and drive carefully through the intersection. D. Prepare to stop; the light is about to turn red. 3 A steady downward green arrow over a traffic lane means you: A. May use the lane. B. Are not permitted to use the lane. C. Must change to a different lane. D. May use the lane for left turns only. 4 The maximum speed limit on a rural Interstate Highway is: A. 55 miles per hour. B. 60 miles per hour. C. 65 miles per hour. D. 75 miles per hour 5 When you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should: A. Stop immediately and let the vehicle pass. B. Drive as far toward the right side of the road as it is safe and stop. C. Proceed slowly and permit the vehicle to pass. D. Keep moving slowly, staying to the right side of the road. 6 Dim your lights when you are within 200 feet of: A. A vehicle you are approaching from behind. B. An official vehicle. C. An oncoming vehicle. D. An intersection. 7 This sign means: A. One-way traffic B. Intersection ahead. C. Merging traffic from the right. D. Highway curves ahead. Driving Knowledge Questionnaire (continued on next page)

152 8 This sign is used to warn drivers about: A. Upcoming intersections. B. Changes in traffic lanes. C. Road curves ahead. D. Road construction. 9 If you are stopped by a police officer, your should: A. Get your paperwork ready before the officer reaches your car. B. Unbuckle your seat belt and lower your window. C. Get out of your car and walk toward the patrol car. D. Stay in your vehicle with your hands on the steering wheel, and wait for the officer to approach you. 10 You have the right-of-way when you are: A. Entering a traffic circle B. Backing out of a driveway C. Leaving a parking space D. Already in a traffic circle 11 You should always park further than ___ feet away from a fire hydrant: A. 5 B. 10 C. 15 D. 20 12 The basic color for various traffic control devices used in construction and maintenance work areas is: A. Red B. Orange C. Yellow D. Blue 13 A broken yellow line beside a solid yellow line indicates: A. Passing is permitted on the side of the solid yellow line B. Passing is not permitted in either direction C. Passing is permitted on the side of the broken yellow line D. Nothing related to passing. 14 What is the proper way to enter an expressway from the entrance ramp? A. Slow on your way down the entrance ramp until it is clear to proceed. B. Go down the ramp and cross over to the traffic lane as soon as possible. C. Use the acceleration lane to blend into the traffic. D. Go down to the bottom of the ramp and stop until it is safe to enter the expressway. 15 When changing lanes, you can check your blind spot by: A. Turning your head and looking over your shoulder B. Using the inside rearview mirror. C. Using the outside rearview mirror. D. Using both inside and outside rearview mirrors. 16 On long trips you can prevent drowsiness by: A. Turning on your car radio. B. Slowing down so you can react better. C. Stopping at regular intervals for a rest. D. Moving your eyes from side to side as you drive. 17 City driving is more dangerous than expressway driving because of the: A. Lower speed limits. B. Narrower driving lanes. C. Cross traffic and pedestrians. D. Worse road conditions in bad weather. 18 You are approaching an intersection with a traffic signal and the light changes from green to yellow. You should: A. Consider it the same as a caution sign and continue through the intersection. B. Stop immediately. C. Stop before entering the intersection unless you are too close to stop safely. D. Speed up to get through the intersection before the red light comes on. Q# State Question Answer Question Category (continued on next page)

153 19 You have allowed the wheels of your vehicle to run off the right edge of the pavement. You should: A. Release the gas pedal and turn the front wheels slightly to the left to edge the car back on the pavement. B. Hold the steering wheel firmly; release the gas pedal; and gently apply the brakes. Return to the pavement when the vehicle has slowed enough to allow roll steer back onto the highway safely. C. Speed up enough to regain control of the vehicle. D. Apply the brakes and turn the front wheels sharply to the left. 20 Bicycles are A. considered vehicles and have the same rights-of-way as motor vehicles. B. required to stay on sidewalks. C. considered vehicles but do not have the same rights-of-way as motor vehicles. D. required to stay on bicycle paths. Q# State Question Answer Question Category

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