Texas Parent Taught Driver Education Course (PTDE) 101 Module 9: Adverse Conditions
Online Classroom Progress Assessment (Value 3 points each)
MULTIPLE CHOICE. ( Choose and write the letter of the BEST answer in the blank.)
1. If you suffer from night blindness, ____________________________________.
a. glasses can remedy the problem
b. your daytime vision will also be affected
c. you should not drive at night
d. all of the above
2. If a driver is blinded by the lights of an oncoming vehicle, he/she should _______________________________.
a. reduce speed
b. look to the right
c. glance briefly ahead
d. all of the above
3. One method for reducing glare at night is to ____________________________.
a. wear light clothing
b. clean your windshield
c. both a & b
d. neither a nor b
4. Overdriving your headlights means _________________________________.
a. you cannot stop in the distance illuminated by your headlights
b. your headlights are out of alignment
c. your headlights are dirty
d. none of the above
5. In fog, you should use ____________________________________.
a. emergency lights
b. low beam lights
c. high beam lights
d. no lights are necessary
6. A rain soaked roadway is usually most slippery __________________________.
a. when the rain first begins
b. after it has rained a while
c. after it quits raining
d. both a & b
7. Hydroplaning ___________________________________________.
a. is caused by a buildup of water between the tires and road surface
b. results in loss of steering
c. results in loss of braking
d. all of the above
8. Hydroplaning occurs when ________________________________________.
a. a film of water builds up between the road surface and the vehicle’s tires
b. the water level comes up to the bottom of your vehicle
c. wind causes the vehicle to not respond to steering input
d. at nighttime only
9. A danger of driving through deep water is ___________________________.
a. the roadbed may be washed away
b. your vehicle may stall
c. both a & b
d. neither a nor b
10. Dust or sand storms _______________________________________________.
a. can reduce visibility to ½ mile or less
b. strike with little warning
c. often damage oil and air filters
d. all of the above
11. Bridges and overpasses can be even more hazardous during cold weather because _________________________________________.
a. vehicles hydroplane quicker on these surfaces
b. these surfaces freeze before other road surfaces
c. visibility is reduced
d. none of the above
12. When driving into a headwind, you may need to ___________________.
a. accelerate
b. brake
c. steer right
d. steer left
13. If flooding occurs, you should ______________________.
a. slow down and continue
b. turn around don’t drown
c. accelerate and get through as soon as possible
d. stop until flooding subsides
14. Antilock Braking System (ABS) __________________________________.
a. allows a driver to steer the vehicle while applying maximum braking effort
b. sends power to the wheels with the most traction
c. adjusts vehicle balance
d. none of the above
15. Traction Control ________________________________________________.
a. activates when the vehicle is going in the direction it is being steered
b. allows the driver to steer while braking
c. activates brake sensors, which do not allow the wheels to spin
d. adjusts vehicle balance
16. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) __________________________________.
a. sends power to wheels with most traction
b. adjusts vehicle balance
c. alerts inattentive drivers
d. activates when the vehicle is not going in the directions it is being steered
17. A driver’s first indication of traction loss comes from ___________________.
a. visual perception
b. motion based sensory input
c. auditory perception
d. none of the above
18. Traction is affected by ____________________________________________.
a. surface materials
b. surface conditions
c. weather conditions
d. all of the above
19. Sudden acceleration causes vehicle weight transfer ____________________.
a. to the front
b. to the rear
c. right
d. left
20. Suddenly steering to the right will result in ________________ of the vehicle.
a. weight transfer to left
b. weight transfer to right
c. weight transfer to the front
d. weight transfer to the back
21. Loss of front wheel traction is called _________________________________.
a. understeer
b. oversteer
c. both a & b
d. none of the above
22. In controlling a skid, it is critical that the driver _______________________.
a. look where he/she wants the vehicle to go
b. steer in the intended path of travel
c. neither a nor b
d. both a & b
23. Loss of rear wheel traction is called
a. understeer
b. oversteer
c. both a & b
d. none of the above
TRUE/FALSE. (Determine if the statement is true (T) or false (F) and write appropriate T or F in the blank.)
24. Two feet of water will carry away most vehicles.
25. Removing the radiator cap is advisable as it will help releases team and cool an overheated engine quicker.
26. A driver can lose control of a vehicle in 6 inches of water.
27. Tire pressure increases as the tires get hot.
28. Before starting a vehicle in snow, check to be sure the exhaust system is clear.
29. A good technique to minimize understeer is to slow down before entering a curve or turn.
30. In vehicles without ABS, a quick jab of the brakes may help control front wheel traction loss.
31. Slight acceleration is helpful in an oversteer situation.
32. Traction control systems are helpful in rear wheel loss of traction.
33. You can see farther at night than during the daytime.
Texas Parent Taught Driver Education Course (PTDE) 101 Module 10: Vehicle Requirements
Online Classroom Progress Assessment (Value 4 points each)
MULTIPLE CHOICE. (Choose and write the letter of the BEST answer in the blank.)
1. The temperature light will come on in your vehicle when __________________.
a. the coolant in the engine is too hot
b. the battery temperature is too high
c. the tires become overheated
d. the inside temperature in the car is too hot
2. When the alternator light comes on ___________________________.
a. your electrical system is in trouble
b. your battery has a low charge
c. turn off as many electrical devices as possible
d. all of the above
3. The anti-lock braking system light comes “on ” briefly when you start your vehicle then goes “out”, this means that ________________________________.
a. you should turn the car off and have it towed to a service station
b. your ABS is not working
c. your ABS system is working
d. none of the above
4. If a rear tire blows out _______________________________________________.
a. the tires will pull sharply in the direction of the blowout
b. the wheel will wobble and you will feel a slight pull in the direction of the blowout
c. the car will pull sharply to the right
d. the car will pull sharply to the left
5. If you experience a blowout, you should ______________________________.
a. lift your foot off the accelerator and quickly brake to a stop
b. activate ABS
c. steer sharply off the road as soon as possible
d. lift foot off accelerator and brake gently only if necessary
6. If, while driving, the accelerator pedal gets stuck and the engine is racing _____________________________________.
a. shift to park
b. activate the parking brake
c. shift to neutral
d. activate ABS
7. If too much fuel and not enough air reaches the engine _______________.
a. it will become flooded
b. there may be a strong odor of gasoline
c. the engine may not start
d. all of the above
8. If you experience brake failure, you should ___________________________.
a. pump the brakes
b. shift to a lower gear
c. use the parking brake to slow the vehicle down
d. all of the above
9. The major components of the electrical system are _____________________.
a. battery, starter and alternator
b. carburetor, battery and starter
c. battery, fuel filter and carburetor
d. starter, manifold and distributor
10. A legend on a map ______________________________________________.
a. tells how far it is from one state to another
b. explains what the symbols and markings mean
c. gives the route numbers
d. lists major cities
11. Most maps ____________________________________________________.
a. classify the roads
b. identify rest areas
c. tell which roads have a toll
d. all of the above
12. When driving on a long trip, you should take breaks ______________.
a. every hour
b. every 2 hours or 100 miles
c. every 4-6 hours
d. only when you become fatigued
13. The symbol on the map for an expressway is ___________________________.
a. a diamond
b. a shield
c. round
d.a square
TRUE/FALSE. (Determine if the statement is true (T) or false (F) and write appropriate T or F in the blank.)
14. It is not good for the steering system to be turned beyond its maximum range.
15. Uneven tire wear may indicate problems with the suspension system.
16. Under-inflated tires may lead to blowouts.
17. The fuel injection system mixes the fuel and air and supplies it to the cylinders.
18. If you experience power steering failure, the steering mechanism will still work, but it requires more effort to change direction.
19. The anti-lock brake system engages every time the driver applies the brakes.
20. A grinding noise when the ABS is activated is normal.
21. ABS detects impending wheel lock-up and thus allows the tires to keep rolling.
22. When ABS activates, you should pump the brakes to keep it working.
23. When taking a long trip, you should start out then worry about your vehicle and the costs of the trip.
24. Car top carriers raise a vehicle’s center of gravity reducing vehicle balance.
25. Preventative maintenance is only necessary after the vehicle is a year old.
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Online Classroom Progress Assessment (Value 3 points each)
MULTIPLE CHOICE. ( Choose and write the letter of the BEST answer in the blank.)
1. If you suffer from night blindness, ____________________________________.
a. glasses can remedy the problem
b. your daytime vision will also be affected
c. you should not drive at night
d. all of the above
2. If a driver is blinded by the lights of an oncoming vehicle, he/she should _______________________________.
a. reduce speed
b. look to the right
c. glance briefly ahead
d. all of the above
3. One method for reducing glare at night is to ____________________________.
a. wear light clothing
b. clean your windshield
c. both a & b
d. neither a nor b
4. Overdriving your headlights means _________________________________.
a. you cannot stop in the distance illuminated by your headlights
b. your headlights are out of alignment
c. your headlights are dirty
d. none of the above
5. In fog, you should use ____________________________________.
a. emergency lights
b. low beam lights
c. high beam lights
d. no lights are necessary
6. A rain soaked roadway is usually most slippery __________________________.
a. when the rain first begins
b. after it has rained a while
c. after it quits raining
d. both a & b
7. Hydroplaning ___________________________________________.
a. is caused by a buildup of water between the tires and road surface
b. results in loss of steering
c. results in loss of braking
d. all of the above
8. Hydroplaning occurs when ________________________________________.
a. a film of water builds up between the road surface and the vehicle’s tires
b. the water level comes up to the bottom of your vehicle
c. wind causes the vehicle to not respond to steering input
d. at nighttime only
9. A danger of driving through deep water is ___________________________.
a. the roadbed may be washed away
b. your vehicle may stall
c. both a & b
d. neither a nor b
10. Dust or sand storms _______________________________________________.
a. can reduce visibility to ½ mile or less
b. strike with little warning
c. often damage oil and air filters
d. all of the above
11. Bridges and overpasses can be even more hazardous during cold weather because _________________________________________.
a. vehicles hydroplane quicker on these surfaces
b. these surfaces freeze before other road surfaces
c. visibility is reduced
d. none of the above
12. When driving into a headwind, you may need to ___________________.
a. accelerate
b. brake
c. steer right
d. steer left
13. If flooding occurs, you should ______________________.
a. slow down and continue
b. turn around don’t drown
c. accelerate and get through as soon as possible
d. stop until flooding subsides
14. Antilock Braking System (ABS) __________________________________.
a. allows a driver to steer the vehicle while applying maximum braking effort
b. sends power to the wheels with the most traction
c. adjusts vehicle balance
d. none of the above
15. Traction Control ________________________________________________.
a. activates when the vehicle is going in the direction it is being steered
b. allows the driver to steer while braking
c. activates brake sensors, which do not allow the wheels to spin
d. adjusts vehicle balance
16. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) __________________________________.
a. sends power to wheels with most traction
b. adjusts vehicle balance
c. alerts inattentive drivers
d. activates when the vehicle is not going in the directions it is being steered
17. A driver’s first indication of traction loss comes from ___________________.
a. visual perception
b. motion based sensory input
c. auditory perception
d. none of the above
18. Traction is affected by ____________________________________________.
a. surface materials
b. surface conditions
c. weather conditions
d. all of the above
19. Sudden acceleration causes vehicle weight transfer ____________________.
a. to the front
b. to the rear
c. right
d. left
20. Suddenly steering to the right will result in ________________ of the vehicle.
a. weight transfer to left
b. weight transfer to right
c. weight transfer to the front
d. weight transfer to the back
21. Loss of front wheel traction is called _________________________________.
a. understeer
b. oversteer
c. both a & b
d. none of the above
22. In controlling a skid, it is critical that the driver _______________________.
a. look where he/she wants the vehicle to go
b. steer in the intended path of travel
c. neither a nor b
d. both a & b
23. Loss of rear wheel traction is called
a. understeer
b. oversteer
c. both a & b
d. none of the above
TRUE/FALSE. (Determine if the statement is true (T) or false (F) and write appropriate T or F in the blank.)
24. Two feet of water will carry away most vehicles.
25. Removing the radiator cap is advisable as it will help releases team and cool an overheated engine quicker.
26. A driver can lose control of a vehicle in 6 inches of water.
27. Tire pressure increases as the tires get hot.
28. Before starting a vehicle in snow, check to be sure the exhaust system is clear.
29. A good technique to minimize understeer is to slow down before entering a curve or turn.
30. In vehicles without ABS, a quick jab of the brakes may help control front wheel traction loss.
31. Slight acceleration is helpful in an oversteer situation.
32. Traction control systems are helpful in rear wheel loss of traction.
33. You can see farther at night than during the daytime.
Texas Parent Taught Driver Education Course (PTDE) 101 Module 10: Vehicle Requirements
Online Classroom Progress Assessment (Value 4 points each)
MULTIPLE CHOICE. (Choose and write the letter of the BEST answer in the blank.)
1. The temperature light will come on in your vehicle when __________________.
a. the coolant in the engine is too hot
b. the battery temperature is too high
c. the tires become overheated
d. the inside temperature in the car is too hot
2. When the alternator light comes on ___________________________.
a. your electrical system is in trouble
b. your battery has a low charge
c. turn off as many electrical devices as possible
d. all of the above
3. The anti-lock braking system light comes “on ” briefly when you start your vehicle then goes “out”, this means that ________________________________.
a. you should turn the car off and have it towed to a service station
b. your ABS is not working
c. your ABS system is working
d. none of the above
4. If a rear tire blows out _______________________________________________.
a. the tires will pull sharply in the direction of the blowout
b. the wheel will wobble and you will feel a slight pull in the direction of the blowout
c. the car will pull sharply to the right
d. the car will pull sharply to the left
5. If you experience a blowout, you should ______________________________.
a. lift your foot off the accelerator and quickly brake to a stop
b. activate ABS
c. steer sharply off the road as soon as possible
d. lift foot off accelerator and brake gently only if necessary
6. If, while driving, the accelerator pedal gets stuck and the engine is racing _____________________________________.
a. shift to park
b. activate the parking brake
c. shift to neutral
d. activate ABS
7. If too much fuel and not enough air reaches the engine _______________.
a. it will become flooded
b. there may be a strong odor of gasoline
c. the engine may not start
d. all of the above
8. If you experience brake failure, you should ___________________________.
a. pump the brakes
b. shift to a lower gear
c. use the parking brake to slow the vehicle down
d. all of the above
9. The major components of the electrical system are _____________________.
a. battery, starter and alternator
b. carburetor, battery and starter
c. battery, fuel filter and carburetor
d. starter, manifold and distributor
10. A legend on a map ______________________________________________.
a. tells how far it is from one state to another
b. explains what the symbols and markings mean
c. gives the route numbers
d. lists major cities
11. Most maps ____________________________________________________.
a. classify the roads
b. identify rest areas
c. tell which roads have a toll
d. all of the above
12. When driving on a long trip, you should take breaks ______________.
a. every hour
b. every 2 hours or 100 miles
c. every 4-6 hours
d. only when you become fatigued
13. The symbol on the map for an expressway is ___________________________.
a. a diamond
b. a shield
c. round
d.a square
TRUE/FALSE. (Determine if the statement is true (T) or false (F) and write appropriate T or F in the blank.)
14. It is not good for the steering system to be turned beyond its maximum range.
15. Uneven tire wear may indicate problems with the suspension system.
16. Under-inflated tires may lead to blowouts.
17. The fuel injection system mixes the fuel and air and supplies it to the cylinders.
18. If you experience power steering failure, the steering mechanism will still work, but it requires more effort to change direction.
19. The anti-lock brake system engages every time the driver applies the brakes.
20. A grinding noise when the ABS is activated is normal.
21. ABS detects impending wheel lock-up and thus allows the tires to keep rolling.
22. When ABS activates, you should pump the brakes to keep it working.
23. When taking a long trip, you should start out then worry about your vehicle and the costs of the trip.
24. Car top carriers raise a vehicle’s center of gravity reducing vehicle balance.
25. Preventative maintenance is only necessary after the vehicle is a year old.
Previous: Module 8 Next: Module 11 & 12