1) the most common contributing factor for automobile collisions is...
a) faulty driver performance.
b) mechanical failures.
c) roadway and environmental conditions.
d) none of the above are correct.

2) in city driving, you should look ahead in traffic...
a) three blocks.
b) one city block.
c) a quarter mile.
d) one block for every 10 mph you are traveling.

3) the following is a parking regulation in california:
a) do not park next to a red curb.
b) do not park on a sidewalk or in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
c) park no more than 18 inches from the curb.
d) all of the above are correct.

4) before backing, drivers should always...
a) walk around the vehicle to make sure the path is clear of obstacles.
b) make sure their gas tank is full.
c) apply the parking brake to keep speed down.
d) signal their intention to back up by flashing their hazard lights.

5) when holding the steering wheel, it is recommended that you place your hands...
a) at the 10-and-2 position.
b) at the 9-and-3 position.
c) at the 8-and-4 position.

Question

1) the most common contributing factor for automobile collisions is...
a) faulty driver performance.
b) mechanical failures.
c) roadway and environmental conditions.
d) none of the above are correct.

2) in city driving, you should look ahead in traffic...
a) three blocks.
b) one city block.
c) a quarter mile.
d) one block for every 10 mph you are traveling.

3) the following is a parking regulation in california:
a) do not park next to a red curb.
b) do not park on a sidewalk or in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
c) park no more than 18 inches from the curb.
d) all of the above are correct.

4) before backing, drivers should always...
a) walk around the vehicle to make sure the path is clear of obstacles.
b) make sure their gas tank is full.
c) apply the parking brake to keep speed down.
d) signal their intention to back up by flashing their hazard lights.

5) when holding the steering wheel, it is recommended that you place your hands...
a) at the 10-and-2 position.
b) at the 9-and-3 position.
c) at the 8-and-4 position.

Accepted Answer

### Question 1
# Brief Explanations:
Automobile collision research shows that driver errors (faulty performance like distracted, impaired, or reckless driving) are the most common cause. Mechanical failures and environmental conditions are less frequent primary factors.
# Answer:
A) faulty driver performance.

### Question 2
# Brief Explanations:
In city driving, the standard advice is to look ahead about one city block to anticipate traffic changes, hazards, or signals. Three blocks is too far for typical city spacing, a quarter mile is more for highway, and the 10 mph - block rule is not standard for city driving.
# Answer:
B) one city block.

### Question 3
# Brief Explanations:
In California, red curbs mean no parking, parking on sidewalks or crosswalks (marked/unmarked) is illegal, and parking within 18 inches of the curb is required (or no more than 18 inches from curb). So all options A - C are correct parking regulations.
# Answer:
D) All of the above are correct.

### Question 4
# Brief Explanations:
Before backing, a driver should walk around the vehicle to check for obstacles in the path. Checking gas tank (B) is irrelevant to backing, parking brake (C) isn't used for speed in backing, and hazard lights (D) aren't used to signal backing (turn signals or hand signals are used).
# Answer:
A) walk around the vehicle to make sure the path is clear of obstacles.

### Question 5
# Brief Explanations:
The current recommended steering wheel hand position is 9 - and - 3 (or 8 - and - 4 in some modern advice, but 9 - 3 was traditional and still common in driver education for city driving context here; 10 - 2 is outdated due to airbag safety). However, updated guidelines sometimes use 8 - 4, but among the options, 9 - 3 is a common taught position. Wait, actually, modern recommendations are 8 and 4 for better airbag safety, but let's check: The 9 - 3 position was standard, but now 8 - 4 is recommended. Wait, the options: A is 10 - 2 (outdated), B is 9 - 3 (old standard), C is 8 - 4 (newer). But in many driver's ed materials, the 9 - 3 was taught, but now 8 - 4. However, the question's context: if it's a standard driver's test question, sometimes 9 - 3 or 8 - 4. Wait, let's confirm: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends 8 and 4 o'clock positions. So the correct answer is C) at the 8 - and - 4 position? Wait, no, some sources say 9 - 3 is still used, but the latest is 8 - 4. Wait, the options: A: 10 - 2 (outdated, due to airbag deployment risks), B: 9 - 3 (old, but some still teach), C: 8 - 4 (newer recommendation). So the answer is C? Wait, maybe the question is from an older curriculum. Wait, let's check typical driver's ed questions. In many driver's ed, the 9 - 3 was the standard, but now 8 - 4. But the options: if the question is from a California DMV - style test, the recommended is 9 - 3? No, actually, the 8 - 4 is the new recommendation. Wait, I think I made a mistake. Let's re - check: The 10 - 2 position is outdated because airbags deploy from the center, and hands at 10 - 2 can be injured. The 9 - 3 is better, but 8 - 4 is the most modern. However, in some driver's ed, the 9 - 3 is still taught. But the options: the question is "recommended that you place your hands" — the correct answer is C) 8 - and - 4? Or B) 9 - 3? Wait, according to recent driver safety, 8 and 4 is recommended. So the answer is C) at the 8 - and - 4 position.
# Answer:
C) at the 8 - and - 4 position.

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