Defensive Driving

Which age group presents the greatest risk for alcohol or drug-related fatalities?

21 or younger

As of 2008, how many mature drivers were licensed in the United States?

22 million

The best way to prevent speeding is to:

Know how fast you are going

Some of the effects of alcohol that affect driving include:

Slower reaction time Impaired vision AND Inability to correctly judge another car's position on the road.

When driving through a water puddle, a motorist should check his/her brakes by pumping them?

True

Seat belts can save a life and improve a motorist's chances of surviving a crash by how many percent?

60%

If your vehicle is about to be hit from the front:

Turn your vehicle and try to make the hit a "glancing blow."

When it looks like a collision may happen, many drivers panic, and fail to react.

True

What is the most difficult driving season?

Winter

You should consult a mechanic if:

Your brakes emit an unusual odor. Your brakes make strange noises. AND Your car pulls to one side when the brakes are applied.

You should always come to a complete stop when entering a highway, even when there is no STOP or YIELD sign.

False

Riding a motorcycle is more tiring than driving a car.

True

The best way for others to see you is to keep headlights on at all times.

True

U-turns are not legal everywhere.

True

Visually checking all aspects of a motorcycle is very important prior to riding.

True

An intersection with no lights or signs is called a(n):

Uncontrolled intersection

When exiting a highway, you should signal at least how many feet before you reach the exit ramp?

100 ft

When driving on city roads, a motorist should look at least how many seconds ahead?

12 seconds

An LSV, or low-speed vehicle, may not be driven on roadways with speed limits that exceed how many miles per hour?

25 mph

A motorist must stop:

At an intersection with a red light either flashing or illuminated. When approaching an intersection with a solid yellow traffic light. AND When there is a yield sign, and traffic does not permit a safe merge.

To avoid letting road rage get the best of you, which of the following should you try?

Do not drive when you are angry, upset or overly tired. AND Allow enough travel time to reach your destination on schedule.

The best advice for driving in the fog is:

Don't drive

It is okay to drive under the influence of prescription drugs. Because prescription drugs come from trusted health care professionals, they can't have a negative impact on your driving ability.

False

New York and New Jersey are the only states with laws that require motorists to yield to emergency vehicles sounding sirens and/or flashing red and/or blue emergency lights.

False

When buckling up, only lap belts are necessary; shoulder belts do not do very much to protect you.

False

What are a truck's blind spots called?

No Zone

The only thing that can make a person sober is:

Time

A flashing red light means the same as a STOP sign.

True

An out-of-line headlight can shine where it does not help you and may blind other drivers.

True

At a four-way stop, the driver reaching the intersection first has the right of way.

True

Driving without proof of insurance may result in the loss of driving privileges?

True

HOV lanes are reserved only for cars with multiple riders.

True

If you are involved in a crash, you must stop regardless of the extent of damage.

True

If you feel sleepy while driving, the only safe response is to get off the road and get some sleep.

True

If you keep yourself healthy, you will be a safer driver.

True

When encountering a construction-area warning sign, a motorist should:

Adjust speed and position to maintain space around his/her vehicle

Use your horn when:

Another vehicle is in danger of hitting you. AND You have lost control of your vehicle.

Yellow solid and dashed lines:

Control passing

Rumble strips are meant to warn motorists of:

Decision points ahead, such as four-way intersections.

Which of the following is a contributing factor that causes collisions:

Distractions. Speeding. Alcohol and drugs. AND Ignoring road signs.

In general, the law requires that we:

Drive on the right side of the road

The single most important equipment that motorcycle riders must wear is:

Helmet

Worn tires:

Increase your stopping distance. Increase the effect of "hydroplaning." AND Make turning more difficult.

Drunk-driving fatalities have actually declined in recent years, thanks largely to:

Increased awareness of the importance of designated drivers

The acronym for the process used to make judgments and take action in traffic is:

SIPDE

Following another vehicle too closely is called:

Tailgating

Use your high beams:

When driving at night on unfamiliar roads

When should you use the "four-second plus rule"?

When driving in poor weather conditions

Forward collision avoidance systems:

Are audible systems that warn drivers when they are getting too close to other vehicles or objects in their path.

The following is/are effect(s) of riding a motorcycle after drinking alcohol:

Blurry vision. Difficulty judging distance. AND Loss of balance

If you turn onto a road and encounter a WRONG WAY and/or a DO NOT ENTER sign, you should:

Drive to the side of the road and stop

If you find yourself hydroplaning:

Ease your foot off the gas until the car slows.

A good rule of thumb for the side mirrors is to set them so that when you lean forward slightly, you can see the bottom of your vehicle.

False

A roundabout is another word for detour.

False

A sign that has a red circle with a red line through it means that you must proceed with caution.

False

Car accidents have no legal ramifications.

False

Even when a collision looks imminent, it's better to stay on the road than to steer off.

False

If a school bus is parked with its lights flashing on the opposite side of the road, you do not have to stop for it.

False

If a traffic officer signals you to stop at a green light, you may ignore him.

False

If an emergency requires you to drive during weather conditions such as snow and ice, driving to your destination quickly is safest.

False

If you see a flashing "Don't Walk" or "Raised Hand" light as you are crossing a street, turn around immediately and go back the way you came.

False

Your blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on what kind of alcoholic beverage you drink.

False

To keep from becoming tired on a long trip, you should:

Get a good night's sleep the evening before. Do not take any drugs that may make you drowsy. AND Take regular rest stops on long trips, even when you are not tired.

Orange, diamond-shaped signs warn the motorist of:

Lane closings Lane shifts AND Uneven pavement

After alcohol, what is the drug most often found with drivers involved in collisions?

Marijuana

"Move Over" laws require motorists to:

Move over and change lanes when driving by an emergency vehicle on the shoulder of the road.

Defensive driving means:

Operating your vehicle in a manner that optimizes the safety for both yourself and those around you

Your suspension:

Provides a comfortable ride over varying road surfaces.

If you do not have an Antilock Braking System (ABS) and your car goes into a skid, you should:

Quickly let up on the brake pedal

The best way to learn how to maintain your car is to:

Read your car's service manual

Many motorcycle crashes that involve other vehicles occur when:

The driver of the other vehicle misjudges the motorcyclist's speed or distance AND The driver of the other car fails to see the motorcycle at all

A poorly running engine may pollute the air.

True

A vehicle that is in bad shape is unsafe and costs more to run than one that is maintained.

True

Drivers are responsible for making sure that their vehicle is not a hazard when it is parked.

True

It takes only a few drinks to raise your BAC to a level at which driving is illegal.

True

Motorists are prohibited from blocking the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or stop sign.

True

When approaching a left hand turn, it's best to keep your left wheels as close as possible to the centerline, and to use the left side of the intersection as much as possible.

True

The best way to cross railroad tracks on a motorcycle is:

At an angle

When carrying another passenger, the motorcycle responds more quickly. As a result, it's important to driver at a faster speed.

False

The average large truck traveling at 55 mph can take almost how many feet to stop?

800 ft

At highway speeds of 50-55 mph, how many second(s) gap do you need in oncoming traffic to pass safely?

10-12 seconds

Pedestrian deaths occur in how many percent of all traffic fatalities?

17%

When carrying small cargo on a motorcycle, you should:

Keep the load low. Distribute the load evenly. AND Secure the load

When riding in a group on a long straight road, it's best to keep the following formation:

Staggered

When a school bus stops, all motorists traveling behind or approaching it must:

Stop