Defensive Driving

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What does ABS stand for?

Anti-Lock Brake System

Which of the following will reduce the amount of alcohol in your body?

time

When approaching another vehicle at night:

turn off your high beam headlights

If you absolutely must drive in fog, make sure you:

use your low beam headlights

Diamond shaped signs are:

warning signs

Even though you can't control laws of nature, you CAN control which of the following?

your speed

Michael Manser claims that eating a hamburger is an example of what type of distraction?

both mental and physical

A car can hydroplane:

on a thin layer of water

All drivers must yield the right-of-way:

all answer choices listed are correct

If approached by an emergency vehicle:

all answer choices listed are correct

Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include:

all answers listed are correct

Speed, braking and steering are affected by:

all choices listed are correct

Which of the following emotions affects our driving?

anger, sadness and depression all affect driving

Which of the following is a safe assumption while driving?

assume that no one sees you

If you are about to be in a collision, remember to do which of the following?

both sound your horn and look for the path of least resistance

Stopping distance depends on which of the following?

both speed and road condition affect stopping distance

The bump-bump-bump technique is used for:

emergency lane changes

You should do which of the following when you need to exit a freeway or highway?

exit at a safe speed

A driver in a skid can recover more quickly if they:

focus on a far-away object

Which of the following is considered the most dangerous of all driving hazards?

fog

Every year, several __________ bicyclists die.

hundred

You should keep a space cushion:

on all sides of your car

What distance is required for a train to stop when traveling 50 miles per hour?

one and a half miles

When an airbag deploys, how long does it take to inflate, protect the driver, and deflate?

one tenth of a second

Over-the counter drugs, __________, and alcohol can after your driving ability.

prescription drugs

It is dangerous to drive in the rain, because:

both traction is reduced and it is more difficult to see

Authorities suggest:

changing one lane at a time

The student organization at William Howard Taft High School that promotes safe driving practices is named:

project YIELD

The white and black round sign, which is most often ignored, means which of the following?

railroad crossing

At controlled intersections, traffic is controlled by:

signs or signals

What is the result of mixing alcohol with other drugs called?

synergism

Younger drivers are involved in more crashed than older drivers because they do which of the following?

take risks

Marty Rossini received a letter from which of the following?

his daughter's organ recipient

What is always taking place when driving?

laws of nature

To drive safely near big rigs, you should NOT:

linger alongside the truck

Which part of the body removes alcohol from the body?

liver

Older drivers typically:

look very far out in front of their vehicle

Nine out of every ten pedestrian fatalities occur during which weather conditions?

normal

Since 1986, seat belt usage has:

increased

When jumping a dead battery, which car do you start first?

the car with the live battery

The most important thing to do in a driving emergency is which of the following?

both stay calm and remember what you have learned

You can make car/pedestrian crashes less likely if you are which of the following?

either the driver or the pedestrian

If you have a tire blowout, you should:

hold the steering wheel tightly and slow down gradually

According to Dr. Van Tassel, what should you do when driving at night?

increase the space cushion around your vehicle

Dr. Van Tassel explains what when you are about to be involved in a wreck, you should:

keep a loose grip on the steering wheel

What should a driver NOT do if he or she starts feeling sleepy or fatigued:

keep driving


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