Defensive Driving Course: Final Exam
Children have died in cars when outside temperatures were as low as ____ degrees.
60
It is safe to drive as long as your BAC is at or below:
0.00%
What is the legal BAC in all 50 states?
0.08%
What is the maximum legal blood alcohol content level is a driver is on the roadway?
0.08%
Which of the following is the safest option if you are feeling drowsy while driving?
Pull off the road and get rest
If you experience an inability to steer, you should immediately apply full pressure to the brakes to stop quickly as possible.
false
If your car is equipped with an airbag, you do not need to wear your seatbelt.
False
Most pedestrian fatalities _________.
occur at night
Anti-lock braking systems are designed to:
prevent you from skidding
Which of the following does NOT affect traction?
The physical condition of the driver
Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for dealing with an aggressive driver?
Maintain your lane when being followed closely
Which of the following are good strategies for dealing with the mistakes of others?
slowing down, giving other drivers more room, and staying sober and alert
You may not pass when the lie that divides traffic lanes is ______.
solid
You can control your cruising speed using only the ______.
gas pedal
If you find yourself in deep water like a lake or river, the most important thing you can do is:
get out of the car as quickly as possible
Cognitive distractions take your ________.
mind off the task of driving
When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the right-of-way is given to the vehicle ______.
on the right
The best alternative option to avoid or reduce the severity of the crash is called the _______.
path of least resistance
Approximately 80% of people ejected from their vehicles die. What is the best way to prevent an ejection from a car?
wearing your seatbelt
Momentum is the product of an object's speed and _____.
weight
Drinking to the point where your brain is no longer able to store information in memory is called_________.
blacking out
Children under the age of ____ are required to use a child safety seat, unless they are taller than 4' 9".
8
Which are the two strategies that increase safety in all adverse driving conditions?
Reduce speed and increase following distance.
What is the most important safety gear a cyclist can wear?
a helmet
What is the leading cause of death for people aged 16-24?
traffic accidents
If someone is injured at the scene of an accident, what should you do?
Leave them where they are, call for help, and stay on the scene
Plan your route in advance. Looking at a GPS while driving could result in you becoming _______.
distracted
In addition to obeying speed limits, you may also want to adjust your speed because:
you are driving at night, the weather is bad, and there is ice on the road
What percentage of bike crashes result in some kind of head injury?
75%
Which of the following are among the top 4 choice factors that contribute to a rise in roadway deaths in 2015?
Drunk driving, distracted driving, and speeding
By adjusting your mirrors, it is possible yo remove all blind spots around a vehicle.
False
When driving in fog, you should switch on your ______.
Low beam headlights
You must yield to oncoming traffic when turning left except when:
You have a green left arrow indicating a protected turn
Texting and driving creates what kind of distraction?
Manual distraction, cognitive distraction, and a cognitive distraction.
Which of the following is NOT part of your suspension system?
hazard lights
What hand signal is being shown? (bicycler's right hand is directly extended out from shoulder/ parallel to it).
Right turn
After stopping for a school bus, it is safe to proceed again when:
The bus has resumed motion and the red lights have stopped flashing
If the crossing gates are down at a railroad track, you may only drive around the crossing gate if:
You may not drive around a crossing gate for any reason
A car traveling 60 MPH can take longer than ______ to stop.
a football field
Following closely creates _______.
a front collision trap
Physiology refers to the:
functioning of your body parts
Defensive driving isn't just about reacting to the unknown. It's about removing the unknown by planning ahead and ___________.
gathering information before you even depart
Which of the following is NOT in the defensive driving chain of events?
hesitation
You can transport unopened alcohol ________.
in the trunk
What hand signal is being shown? (bicycler's left hand and arm are directly stretched straight out from should- hand and shoulder are parallel).
left turn
In 2014, 44% of all cyclist fatalities occurred between bicycles and _______.
light trucks
Which of the following are effects of drowsy driving?
An inability to recall the last few miles traveled, having disconnected or wandering thoughts, your head feels heavy, and drifting between lanes
Which of the following is NOT caused by alcohol consumption?
Improvement of motor function
Which if the following are reasons that someone will want to increase the following distance?
It is nighttime, the road is wet, one is approaching a constructions zone, it is a new route that one has not driven before, and the road is crowded
Select all the emotional states that may affect your driving
Sadness, stress, anger, and anxiety
Rural driving is dangerous because:
There are more animals who may present a hazard, it is easier to speed, and there are more unpaved roads
A minor can sometimes be charged as an adult with a BAC over 0.08%.
True
Which of the following is an example of an economic loss?
Workplace losses, medical losses, and property losses
Wait until ________ before adjusting the volume of the radio of the climate controls.
a red light
Synergistic effects refer to the combination of effects from ____ and___.
alcohol and other drugs
Being a good defensive driver involves _____ the actions of other drivers.
anticipating
Almost _______ of people who died in a fatal car accidents in 2015 weren't wearing a seatbelt.
half
Most drunk driving accidents occur between ______.
midnight and 3am
Perception of light and motion outside of the central visual field is called______.
peripheral vision
Motorcyclists and pedalcyclists are vulnerable to which of the following roadway conditions?
poor shoulder conditions, railroad crossings, and potholes
Even if you aren't legally drunk, a single drink can alter your _____ state.
psychological, physical, and emotional
If you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should:
pull over to the right and stop your car
Which of the following is NOT recommended step for safely returning to the road?
rapidly jerking the wheel
Bad weather can result in which of the following conditions:
reduced visibility
What hand signal is being shown? (bicycler's left arm is bent at a 45 degree angle with hand directly in air).
right turn
Which of the following is an example of something in the traffic environment you should evaluate before driving?
rural roads, highways, and urban congestion
Reactions that seem automatic, or which don't require much thought are called ______.
simple reactions
If you lose traction, you should NOT:
slam on your brakes
What hand signal is being shown? (bicycler's left hand is extended directly downward)
slow down
Implied consent means that you agree to take a breathalyzer test just by operating a motor vehicle.
true
Your car can lose traction in just how many inches of water?
6
Speeding was a factor in about what percentage of fatal crashes in 2015?
25%
Which of the following does NOT count as a no-zone?
200 feet behind a truck
About ____ % of all fatally injured pasengers in passenger vehicles were NOT wearing a seatbelt in 2015?
50%
Because of the narrow profile and light weight, motorcyclists have limited rights to the road.
False.
Which of the following are good suggestions for driving in high traffic?
Signal often and early, be courteous, and don't follow too closely
On a multi-lane highway, slower traffic should:
Stay in the rightmost lane
All senses play a role in safe driving except which one?
Taste
What is the most frequently littered item in the US?
Cigarette butts
If you engine stalls while driving, you should:
brake gently, shift your car into neutral, and steer toward the side of the road
Which of the following are examples of common driving errors?
driving while intoxicated, speeding, driving while distracted
In the US, more people die in motor accidents who are not wearing seatbelts than die from.....
drowning accidents (true), smoke related illnesses (false), shark attacks (true), mass shootings in the US (true), home fires (true), drug overdoses (false),
When recovering from hydroplaning, you should:
ease your foot off the gas
If you are on a highway, you should use the ______ to speed up to the pace of traffic.
entrance ramp and merging lane
Rubbernecking is dangerous because of distracted driving and because rubbernecking drivers _________.
often steer in the direction they are looking
Distractions in the car that can disrupt your perception include:
other passengers, cell phone, and loud music
The two-second rule applies to vehicles traveling under _____ MPH.
30
If you are caught in a tornado, your first option for a safe place is where?
A low lying area, like a ditch
Which of the following are examples of driving distractions?
Cell phones, GPS units, Smoking, Eating, and daydreaming
Which of the following should you check before you begin a trip?
Tires, fluid levels, brakes, seat belt, and the body
Seat belts saved an estimated _______ people in 2014.
12,000
Talking on the phone is not distracting if the phone is hands-free.
false
Which of the following is a recommendation for dealing with a traffic stop?
follow all instructions from the officer, remain calm, and keep your hands on the wheel
Speed and _______ are often to blame in the creation of collision traps.
following distance
