I Drive Safely

Stimulants can generate a __________.

false sense of well-being

While driving, if you need to use your cell phone, _________.

pull over to use the phone

Position your vehicle in the _______ of your lane before turning right and move toward the center line when you are about to turn left.

right side

When you detect your emotions beginning to dominate your judgment and actions while driving, you should practice _______.

self regulation

In California, pedestrians crossing outside of a marked crosswalk not at an intersection must ________ the right-of-way to other vehicles.

yield

In California, the fine for a DUI can range from $390 to _________ (plus penalty assessments).

$1,000

Passing a stopped school bus with flashing red lights and a stop signal arm can generate a fine of up to __________.

$1,000

You should search a minimum of __________ seconds ahead of your vehicle to avoid obstacles in your path.

10-15 seconds

Enter a curve SLOWER than the posted speed if ________.

All of these answers are correct.

_________ is the temporary removal of your privilege to drive.

Suspension

Step vans (delivery trucks) and 15-passenger vans __________.

have poor rearward vision

Microsleeps last __________ seconds.

4 to 5

New hand positions are encouraged on the steering wheel such as __________.

8 and 4 o'clock

Slowing down or "rolling thought" a STOP sign is __________.

against the law

Some people, when they are caught in a situation where they have no control can become frustrated, which can lead to ______.

aggression

A driver who feels justified in dominating others and participates in crash-causing behavior is a/an ___________.

aggressive driver

Do not use your horn directly behind a __________ or a horse rider on the side of the roadway.

bicyclist

Rear-end crashes are the most common type of collisions because ______ .

drivers follow too closely behind the vehicle ahead

When you combine alcohol with some drugs, the results can be _____.

fatal

Cold medicines can _______.

have side effects that slow ability to think and react quickly

All drugs issued under a prescription _______.

have warning labels

Roads that function as expressways and divided highways have high speeds and greater risk of ________ crashes.

high-impact

About one out of every ten drivers _________.

is involved in a crash each year

If you notice someone driving erratically behind you, you should __________.

let him or her pass you and position your vehicle with plenty of space behind the bad driver

Other drivers depend on you to be rational and ________.

predictable

Driving is a _______ society has entrusted to us when we are issued a license.

privilege

If a police officer is directing traffic during a funeral procession you must give them __________.

the right-of-way

When exiting a parking spot, ____________ has the right-of-way.

the vehicle that is already in the lane

Your driving environment changes each time you get behind the wheel - weather, road conditions, your vehicle and other drivers are _________.

unpredictable

The effects of alcohol are ________.

unpredictable

Evaluate weather conditions, the condition of your vehicle and other risk factors, including _________, every time you drive.

your own well-being

_________, the roadway, and your vehicle are all categories associated with risk that you should assess before you get behind the wheel.

The driver

How can you assess whether you are not looking far enough ahead when you drive?

You make frequent, quick stops.

Depressants affect the __________.

central nervous system

The rhythm that regulates the body's natural wake/sleep cycle is called _______.

circadian rhythm

If you are taking a prescribed drug and are going to drive, __________.

conduct a self-inventory of all drugs consumed and their side effects

In the U.S., over 2 million people are injured and over 30,000 people are killed in traffic collisions __________.

each year

If you drive an SUV or RV, you need to be worried about clearance when driving _____________.

in parking garages

If you hear or see an emergency vehicle approaching within __________, you must safely pull over to the right-hand edge or curb.

1,000 feet

__________ diamond-shaped or __________ signs alert drivers of construction zones.

Orange, rectangular

The use of turn signals and your __________ are the methods of communicating to other road users that are used most often.

brake lights

Speed ______.

increases the distance required to stop

Never drive when your body tells you __________.

it is tired

At intersections, look to the ________ first.

left

In California, __________ are permitted to use HOV lanes.

motorcycles

Determine the stopping distance by these factors ________.

perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance

Adjust your vehicle __________ to help prevent a dangerous event from occurring or to minimize the consequences of an unavoidable crash.

position or speed

If you experience microsleep, __________.

pull off the road at a safe place and nap

It is not safe to drive if you stay awake during _____.

your natural sleep time

About __________ in every ten Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some time in their life.

three