Texas Defensive Driving

The legal Blood Alcohol Concentration limit for drivers 21 years of age or older is _______%. 0.008 0.08 0.01 0.04

0.08

DWI with a passenger younger than 15 years is a separate offense punishable by a fine of up to $_______ and confinement in jail from 180 days to 2 years. 10,000 2,000 20,000 5,000

10,000

All vehicles must stop at least ___ ft from the nearest rail if a signal or flagger is warning of an oncoming train. 25 15 20 10

15

What is the best strategy to use when you are about to be hit from the side? Accelerate your vehicle to move a potential point of impact closer to the trunk (assuming you have a safe space ahead). Unlock your doors and turn off your engine so you won't catch a fire after the collision. Stop, check your seat belt, and be ready for the impact. Turn your wheels sharply in the direction of the striking vehicle to create a safe angle.

Accelerate your vehicle to move a potential point of impact closer to the trunk (assuming you have a safe space ahead).

What is the difference between active and passive restraint systems? These systems are created for different types of people-passive or active. Active systems are more advanced while passive are older and less useful. There is no difference between these systems, only names are different. Active systems require a driver or passengers to employ them while passive are automatic.

Active systems require a driver or passengers to employ them while passive are automatic.

If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor ___________. Guide the car off the road and let it slow to a stop. Gently use your emergency brake and shift to a lower gear. Pump your brakes. Pumping your brakes several times may rebuild enough pressure in the braking system for you to stop. All choices are correct

All choices are correct

Driving while impaired by ______ is illegal. over-the-counter drugs prescription medicines illegal drugs Any of the above

Any of the above

Who can be held responsible if your 16-year-old passenger is not wearing their seat belt while you are driving? Only the passenger Neither, because seat belts are only required for drivers. Neither, because seat belts are only required for children under the age of 16. Both you and your passenger

Both you and your passenger

Which technique provides a smooth transition from acceleration to braking? Sudden braking Skid braking Cover braking Hard braking

Cover braking

________ is not one of the reasons identified by the NHTSA as responsible for the reduction in Texas' highway fatality rate. Public safety campaigns about reducing drunk and distracted driving Seat belt usage Physical improvements Fewer drivers on the road

Fewer drivers on the road

Aggressive driving can have the following result. Always having the right-of-way Fines and jail time Getting where you are going quickly Faster-moving and more efficient traffic

Fines and jail time

The concept of "inertia," an object's tendency to resist any change in its state of motion, was introduced by ______. Galileo in the 1500s Isaac Newton in his First Law of Motion Copernicus in the 1400s Isaac Newton in the 1600s

Galileo in the 1500s

What is the purpose of the Community Safety Education Act? It defines behavioral expectations of law enforcement and citizens It ensures the public is aware of the issues surrounding jaywalking It is legislation banning the use of mobile devices in automobiles It lists the criteria for creating a neighborhood watch group

It defines behavioral expectations of law enforcement and citizens

If the other driver does not follow the right-of-way rules and ignores a STOP sign, what should you do? Honk your horn so he will stop and give you the right-of-way. Point to the sign so he knows what he did wrong. Let him have the right-of-way. Write down his license plate number.

Let him have the right-of-way.

If the other driver does not follow the right-of-way rules at a yield sign, what should you do?

Let him have the right-of-way.

_______ is the product of a moving object's velocity and mass. Friction Speed Centripetal force Momentum

Momentum

___________ are the most vulnerable roadway users. Sedan drivers Pedestrians SUV drivers Truck drivers

Pedestrians

What should you do when an emergency vehicle with a siren and flashing lights approaches you? Keep driving at the same speed unless directed otherwise. Pull to the right edge of the road and stop. Stop where you are and let the vehicle pass you. Slow down to 20 mph and keep moving.

Pull to the right edge of the road and stop.

Because of the different response times for hands and feet, _______ out of trouble is quicker than ________ out of trouble. Braking, steering Braking, accelerating Accelerating, braking Steering, braking

Steering, braking

Which of the following is required for a driver to master the driving task? They are all required. Thorough knowledge of the laws designed to increase everyone's safety The physical ability to perceive and prevent danger Mental skills allowing good decision-making

They are all required.

What is the most common form of litter found on Texas roadsides? Old tires Paper Tobacco trash Cans

Tobacco trash

What should you do when approach a roundabout? Drive clockwise around a raised center island. Yield to traffic already in the roundabout. Use your emergency flasher. Speed up.

Yield to traffic already in the roundabout.

Doubling your vehicle's speed squares the amount of kinetic energy your vehicle possesses, which means: Your stopping distance will decrease. Your stopping distance will remain the same. Your vehicle will be more susceptible to friction. Your stopping distance will increase.

Your stopping distance will increase.

You MUST call the police if you're involved in a collision with: an insured driver who admits it was their fault an unattended vehicle a driver who has no insurance a tree

a driver who has no insurance

Making good, safe decisions behind the wheel does not require _______. a positive mindset experience knowledge a new vehicle

a new vehicle

Making regular checks of the space around your vehicle, particularly important areas where danger often lurks, is known as __________. an Orderly Visual Search Pattern distracted driving paranoid driving danger management

an Orderly Visual Search Pattern

To help avoid driving aggressively yourself, you should ___________. budget your time and leave early so you don't have to speed automatically ride your brakes if you begin to get angry always go exactly the speed limit know the rules of right-of-way and follow them without exception

budget your time and leave early so you don't have to speed

Turning imposes ___________ on your vehicle, "pushing" it out from the center of the turn. inertia skidding centrifugal force an acceleration

centrifugal force

You can return to the right lane after passing a car _________________. instantaneously once you have driven a mile or two once you have passed the car enough to see it in your rearview mirror only if the car pulls over onto the shoulder

enough to see it in your rearview mirror

Based on the forces of inertia and momentum, ________ varies according to speed, weight, and the distance between impact and stop. speed control stopping distance traction force of impact

force of impact

The Texas Good Samaritan law encourages people to _______________. help others in emergency situations learn collision-avoidance technique use best judgment when faced with a potential collision avoid driving in hazardous conditions

help others in emergency situations

Your seat belt ________________. This helps you maintain control over your vehicle. provides support in case you feel tired restricts your access to unnecessary things holds you in place when you're turning or decelerating will stretch if you need to pick something from the back seat

holds you in place when you're turning or decelerating

To avoid traffic congestion _____________. take the right-of-way in all situations drive faster than the posted speed limit learn about current road conditions before leaving change lanes as often as possible

learn about current road conditions before leaving

When another vehicle is passing you, you should _____________. flash your headlights move to the left maintain speed speed up

maintain speed

Motorists most often cause car/bicycle collisions when _________. entering traffic circles merging on the highway parking in a parking lot making right or left turns

making right or left turns

Which of the following is a must, specifically for cyclists and motorcycle riders? commercial driver licenses proper footwear leather jackets corrective lenses

proper footwear

Defensive driving means ____________ . speeding up to not allow drivers to pass you so you can see ahead of you protecting yourself and others from dangerous and unexpected driving situations by using a space management system always driving 10 mph under the speed limit regardless of the conditions honking and flashing your lights at other drivers whenever they begin to violate the rules of right-of-way

protecting yourself and others from dangerous and unexpected driving situations by using a space management system

The first rule for driving during bad weather conditions is to___________. have your cell phone charged drive at a speed limit keep a 2-second following distance slow down

slow down

You will often notice an improperly fastened gas cap or spilled fluids because they have produced a _______. distraction fire smell sound

smell

Regularly checking your ________ as you drive helps you drive more efficiently and safely. cell phone speed gas gauge air conditioning

speed

"Click it or Ticket," "Drink, Drive, Go to Jail," and the Texas Safety Bond Program are all examples of: required topics in driver education courses state programs promoting traffic safety national advertising campaigns volunteer organizations

state programs promoting traffic safety

A driver who is fatigued will ________. perceive roadway hazards more effectively take a longer time to react keeping better control of their emotions make better decisions

take a longer time to react

After her truck crossed the median and flipped, the driver (Ashley) was thrown from_____. the driver side door the windshield the passenger side door the open sun roof

the driver side door

On roads that are in good condition, at speeds under 30 mph, Texas recommends, as a minimum, ________, to create a safe space cushion between your car and the vehicle ahead of you. always braking when you see another car's brake lights flashing your lights so a driver ahead of you knows he or she should speed up steering out of trouble rather than braking out of trouble whenever possible the two-second rule

the two-second rule

Children younger than 8 years of age must be restrained in an approved child passenger safety seats unless ______________. they ride in a front seat they are at least 4 ft, 9 inches in height you are making a very short trip your car is equipped with an air bag

they are at least 4 ft, 9 inches in height

Each of road surfaces has different ________, so the grip of the vehicle on the road might change. speed number plasticity traction

traction

Texas keeps track of annual _________ to identify changes in the safety of our roads and drivers. vehicle sales toll road utilization traffic fatalities numbers of licenses issued

traffic fatalities

Being tied to the passenger compartment by your seat belt helps you ensure that _________. your speed slows along with the passenger compartment's speed you are thrown safely clear of any collision that occurs the air bags do not deploy prematurely you obey the laws of physics

your speed slows along with the passenger compartment's speed