General Trivia
Large white X-shaped sign located prior to a railroad crossing.
Cross buck
A place where two or more roadway users meet and cross at a point.
Intersection
An instructional book or booklet that is supplied with almost all vehicles,
Owner's Manual
What kind of car does a sheep drive?
Lamborghini
When you see tracks think what?
Train
A graduated rod for measuring the depth or amount of liquid in a container, as of oil in a crankcase.
Dipstick
Hand-operated device used to lift and hold one corner or side of the vehicle.
Jack
- Mental and social influence of others of a similar age on decision making skills.
Peer Pressure
What did the couple name their baby boy who was born in the car on the way to the hospital?
Carson
4-seconds
This area gives the driver time to evaluate traffic conditions when entering the interstate. It can be level with the expressway or on an uphill or downhill grade.
Entrance Ramp
Daily Double
Area of ground separating traffic moving in opposite directions.
Median
A device that gives off heat very fast. It also cools the engine coolant as it flows from one end to the next.
Radiator
Daily Double
What has 10 letters and starts with G-A-S?
Automobile
Where is black ice most likely to form
On Bridges, overpasses, or shady areas
Time or distance interval between vehicles on roadway.
Gap
- Large mirror blind-zones where truck drivers cannot see other vehicles to the front, side, or rear where truck drivers cannot see other vehicles and where most collision occur
No Zones
Daily Double
The time the vehicle travels from the point where the driver perceives the need to act and the point where the driver takes the action through braking, steering, or acceleration to change speed or position.
Reaction Time
Why should you always carry peanut butter in your car?
In case there’s a traffic jam.
When entering an interstate, what three steps should you complete?
Pick a spot, get up to speed, go with the flow
Drowsy or trance-like condition caused by concentration on the roadway ahead and monotony of driving.
Highway Hypnosis
Name for the process of searching critical areas in a regular sequence from the intended path of travel.
Orderly Visual Search Pattern:
Driving method that stresses eye discipline and the idea of space cushion by following these steps: 1. aim high in steering 2. get the big picture 3. keep your eyes moving or scanning 4. leave yourself an out 5. make sure others see you.
Smith System
Why does it cost so much to put air in a tire?
Inflation
Strong emotions while driving may lead to this.
Road Rage