defensive driving course
Always keep, at a minimum, a ___- second following distance behind the vehicle in front of you
3
NHTSA reports that the average text takes the driver's eyes off the road for ___ seconds
4.6
When driving behind a large truck, if you can't see the truck's two outside mirrors, you are
All of the above
In heavy traffic areas, you should wave pedestrians across the street if there is no crosswalk
False
The law clearly states which driver has the right of way
False
Is the distance a vehicle travels from the moment an event occurs unit you see it and become aware of the danger
Perception distance
Tailgating is when a driver follows other vehicles too closely
True
When approaching a railroad crossing, you need to treat it the same way you treat other intersections
True
Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is impacted by
all of the above
Statistically speaking, your chances for a collision are highest
at an intersction
Follow the four Rs (read, right, reduce and ride) when
avoiding a head-on collision
Which of these is not one of the three deadly choices when it comes to vehicle and lane management
dailure to check your mirrors
What is defensive driving?
driving to save lives, time and money in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others
Is the single most important component to your engine's health
engine oil
What is the first thing you should do upon entering your vehicle before driving
ensure you are physically and emotionally ready to drive
If you experience brake failure, you should turn off the engine and coast to a complete stop
false
It is acceptable to increase the speed of your vehicle over the legal speed limit to merge onto a highway
false
What is the minimum following distance you should have when driving through a work zone
not 5 sec or 3 sec
Before passing another vehicle, the first major step is to
not check blind spots not turn on the directional signal
Is the number 1 killer because it reduces the amount of time you, as a driver, have to react in a dangerous situation and increases your vehicle's stopping distance
not distracted driving not following too closely
Which one 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
the "what if?" strategy
At the moment of impact in a vehicle collision, unbelted occupants are still traveling at the vehicle's original speed
true
Hydroplaning is typically caused by
worn tires with insufficient tread
Three stages of a collision include the vehicle crash, the human crash, and the external crash
false
Which of the following is NOT a technique to prevent drowsy driving?
not drive with the windows down to let in fresh air
To prevent collisions and violations at intersections that have traffic lights, use the ___ to ensure the intersection is clear before you enter it
not four rs
If your vehicle begins to skid, you should turn the steering wheel
not in the opposit direction not none of the above
Which one 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?
not reasonable action
Maintaining a safe following distance is a simple defensive technique to help you anticipate potential hazards around large vehicles
true
Maintaining a safe following distance is a simple defensive technique to help you anticipate potential hazards around large vehicles.
true
Of all collisions reported, most are a result of someone choosing an unsafe behavior
true
Road signs use color and shape to help identify the type and purpose of the sign
true
Road signs use color and shape to help you identify the type and purpose of the sign
true
You risk injured or killed in a collision decreases as your defensive driving behaviors increase
true
Your ability to drive safely can be impaired by the use of certain over-the-counter drugs
true
Winding roads and sharp curves are inherently dangerous because
you can't see far ahead
What are the three basic steps in the NSC Collision Prevention Formula
not reflect, reframe, refocus
To prevent collisions and violations at intersections that have traffic lights, use the ___ to ensure the intersection is clear before your enter it
not the four rs
In bad weather, four-wheel and all-wheel drive vehicles provide the following capability
not they stop faster than a two wheel drive vehicle can
A preventable collision is one in which the driver fails to do everything _____ to avoid it
not within your power
A preventable collision is one in which you failed to do everything ___ to avoid it
reasonable
The letters R, U and A will help you remember the NSC Collision Prevention Formula. The "R" stands for
recognize the hazard that can cause a collision
What is the first step you should take when approaching a motorized wheelchair, electric scooter, or golf cart that your vehicle is sharing the road with
reduce your speed and remain vigilant
What is the first step you should take when approaching a motorized wheelchair, electric scooter, or golf cart that your vehicle is sharing the road with?
reduce your speed and remain vigilant
If you find that you are becoming aggravated or choosing unsafe, aggressive behaviors, what three steps can you take to regain control
reflect, reframe, refocus
Is the number 1 killer because it reduces the number of times you, as a driver, have to react in a dangerous situation and increases your vehicle's stopping distance
speeding
Seat belts and airbags together offer the best protection in a collision
true