General Knowledge Test 3

General Knowledge Practice Test 3
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General Knowledge Practice Test 3
The general knowledge test, taken by all
applicants.

Of all the space around your vehicle, it is the area ahead of the vehicle—the space you’re driving into—that is most important.

True

False

One good rule says you need at least one second for each 10 feet of vehicle length at speeds below ___ mph. At greater speeds, you
must add one second for safety.

20

30

40

50

If you are driving a 30-foot vehicle at 55 mph, how many seconds of following distance should you allow?

2

4

6

8

You should decrease your following distance if somebody is following you too closely.

True

False

If you swing wide to the left before turning right, another driver may try to pass you on the right.

True

False

Adjust all mirrors for best all-around visibility _____ you start your trip.

Before

After

None of the above

How you feel before you even start your vehicle has a lot to do with how stress will affect you while driving.

True

False

What Should you Do When
Confronted by an Aggressive Driver?

Make every attempt to get out of their way.

Avoid eye contact.

Ignore gestures and refuse to react to them.

All the above

Aggressive driving is the act of operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, bold or pushy manner, without regard for the rights or safety of others.

True

False

With low beams you can see ahead about ___ feet.

150

200

250

300

It is more important at night than in the daytime to have a clean windshield and clean mirrors.

True

False

Dim your lights within ___ feet
of an oncoming vehicle.

300

500

800

None of the above

A lack of spray from other
vehicles indicates ice has formed on the road.

True

False

When driving in heavy rain or deep
standing water, your brakes will get wet.

True

False

Air pressure increases with temperature.

True

False

Antifreeze helps the engine under hot conditions as well as cold conditions.

True

False

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