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Seeing Ahead and Scanning

Build confidence with 10 original questions about Seeing Ahead and Scanning. Review your answers and explanations after finishing.

Supplemental study practice. This is not a government licensing exam or ELDT certification, and does not replace hands-on training. Follow your state’s current handbook.

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Why is it important to shift your attention between looking far ahead and checking closer areas?

Because mirrors are unreliable

To stay aware of both distant and immediate hazards

To avoid getting bored while driving

Because distant hazards are always more important

2 / 10

When using convex mirrors, what should you remember about the appearance of other vehicles?

Objects appear closer than they really are

Objects are not visible at all

Objects appear larger than they really are

Objects appear farther away than they really are

3 / 10

What is the main reason for looking well ahead while driving a large vehicle?

To save fuel

To keep other drivers from passing

To have enough room to stop or change lanes safely

To avoid using your mirrors

4 / 10

When merging onto a highway, what should you do before entering traffic?

Rely on other drivers to slow down

Make sure the gap in traffic is large enough for you to enter safely

Sound your horn to warn others

Accelerate as quickly as possible regardless of traffic

5 / 10

How far ahead should you look while driving at highway speeds to ensure safe stopping and lane changes?

About 100 feet

About two blocks

About 500 feet

About a quarter of a mile

6 / 10

When should you check your mirrors more often than usual?

Only at night

When driving straight on an empty road

Only in heavy rain

During lane changes, turns, merges, and tight maneuvers

7 / 10

What should you do if you are being tailgated by another vehicle?

Increase your following distance from the vehicle ahead

Speed up to get away

Change lanes immediately

Flash your brake lights repeatedly

8 / 10

What should you do if you notice a traffic light has been green for a long time as you approach?

Ignore it and maintain your speed

Change lanes quickly

Start slowing down and be ready to stop

Speed up to get through before it changes

9 / 10

What is the best way to check how much following distance you have behind another vehicle?

Rely on your speedometer reading

Count the seconds after the vehicle ahead passes a landmark

Use your rearview mirror

Estimate the distance by looking at the road

10 / 10

What is the most important way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle?

Check your mirrors regularly

Only look when changing lanes

Turn your head constantly

Rely on your passengers

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