Driving Test

Regulate, Warn, and Guide

What three things do road signs do to promote the smooth movement of traffic?

True

Four-wheel and all-wheel drive vehicles can go into a skid in slippery conditions just as easily as two-wheel drive vehicles. True or False?

True

Road rage is criminal offense. True or False?

Improper speed

_____ is the number one unsafe driving behavior that contributes to collisions and violations.

All of the above

Driving at a higher speed _____.

True

Fatigue can cause impaired reasoning, judgement, and decision-making. True or False?

False

If an animal suddenly appears on the road in front of us, experts advise swerving to avoid hitting the animal.

Five

If it is raining and you are tired while driving, how many seconds of following distances should you use?

In the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go.

If your vehicle begins to skid, you should turn the steering wheel _____.

True

In a collision, unbelted rear-seat occupants can become high-speed projectiles striking people in the front seat. As a result, the front-seat passenger's risk of death greatly increases. True or False?

True

Road signs use color and shape to help you identify the type of purpose of the sign.

50

Safety belts increase your chances of surviving a collision by more than _____ percent.

True

Texting while driving is a visual, manual, and cognitive distraction. True or False?

True

Your ability to drive safely can be impaired by use of certain over-the-counter drugs. True or False?

Perception distance

_______ is the distance a vehicle travels from the moment an event occurs until you see it and become aware of the danger.

True

A preventible collision is one in which the driver or drivers involved failed to take all reasonable steps to avoid it.

Downhill

Brake fade typically occurs when driving _____.

Avoiding a head-on collision

Follow the four Rs (Read, Right, Reduce, and Ride) when

Your vehicle

Of all the everyday driving conditions you meet, you can only control yourself and _____.

False

Research has shown that hands-free devices are safer than hand held devices while driving. True or False?

At an intersection

Statistically speaking, your chances for a collision are highest

The Internal Crash

The first two stages of a collision are 1) the Vehicle Crash and 2) the Human Crash. What is the third stage of a collision?

Synergism

The interaction of two or more chemicals (alcohol and/or other drugs) creating a much greater combined effect is called:

False

The law clearly states which driver has the right-of-way. True or False?

Three

Under the best driving conditions, how many seconds of following distance should a passenger car maintain behind the vehicle in front?

Recognize, Understand, Act

What are the three basic steps of the DDC Collision Prevention Formula?

Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or all other drugs

What does the term "impaired driving" mean?

We let someone or something else take control of the situation

What happens when we take a risk while driving?

Driving to save lives, time, and money in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others

What is defensive driving?

Look to the side of the road at the white line

When you approach a car using its high-beam lights, you should _____.

The "What if?" strategy

Which of the following is a way to focus your attention on driving so that you can recognize a hazard and understand the defense against it?

True

Your risk of being injured or killed in a collision decreases as your defensive driving behaviors increase. True or False?