Level 4

Allowing greater margins gives more options. a)True b)False

A

As of September, 1999, all new forward facing child safety seats have to meet stricter head protection requirements, which call for top tether straps. a) True b) False

A

Driver and passenger airbags deploy... a)during a frontal collision b)during a rear collision c)during a side collision d)during front and rear collisions, but not side collisions

A

Increasing your following distance makes oncoming traffic more visible. a)True b)False

A

Managing space while driving means controlling the distance between your vehicle and the vehicles _________, _________, and to the ________. a)Ahead, behind, side b)Above, below, rear c)Left, right, rear d)North, south, west

A

The acronym LATCH refers to. . . a)Appropriate child restraint systems installation b)Vehicle restraints for animals c)The advanced airbag system d)Proper seatbelt use

A

When left in the lowest position, heads restraints cannot provide many occupants with any protection against whiplash injuries in rear end crashes. a)True b)False

A

Whenever there are children near the roadside, the first thing to do is� a) Slow down b) Allow plenty of space between your vehicle and the curb c) Look both directions d) Slam on your brakes

A

: It appears as though your vehicle is about to be hit on the right side (a broadside collision). What should you do to reduce damages from the collision? a)Steer to the left b)Accelerate c)Brake firmly and steadily d)Steer to the right

B

A driver should strive to maintain a _____ Distance between your vehicle and the vehicle you are following. a)1 second b)3 second c)8 second d)10 second

B

Advanced frontal airbags are not yet marketed because they are not as safe as traditional airbags. a) True b) False

B

Airbags are often placed in the steering wheel or dashboard to provide a minimum cushion of air immediately before impact. a)True b)False

B

Drivers and front seat passengers should sit at least ______ inches from the airbag. a)8 b)10 c)25 d)just buckle up and sit a safe distance from the airbag

B

Head restraints can reduce the risk of _________ injury by reducing the differential motion of an occupant�s head and torso in a rear end crash. a)Bodily b)Whiplash c)Torso d)Knee

B

If a child must be placed in the front seat, move the seat up as close as possible. a)True b)False

B

In a vehicle without ABS, one should use ________ braking to stop quickly without wheel lockup. a)Smart b) Threshold c)Anti-lock d)Gentle

B

It is not important to use headlights at dusk, because you do not need them to see. a) True b)False

B

Managing interval / space while you drive means... a)Reaching your destination on time b)Judging the distance between your vehicle and those vehicles around you c)Looking for blind spots d)Allowing no trucks ahead of your vehicle

B

Most frontal crashes result from lack of adequate margins to the______. a)Rear b)Front c)Left Side d)Right Side

B

Most seat belts automatically adjust themselves to position the driver in the proper seat position while driving. a)True b)False

B

Occupants are ____ times more likely to be killed in a crash when not buckled in. a)2 b)5 c)10 d)100

B

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that side airbags with head protection reduce the amount of fatalities by: a)40% b)45% c)15% d)55%

B

The first step in avoiding collisions is . . . a)Maintaining your car engine b)Vehicle space maintenance c)Turning off the radio d)Properly adjusting mirrors

B

The most important margin of safety is the margin to the rear of your vehicle. a)True b)False

B

The primary reason many vehicles will end up in a multiple rear-end collision is that the drivers were not paying enough attention. a)True b)False

B

The rear view mirror reflects a magnified image. a)True b)False

B

You can always tell if someone has anti-lock brakes installed by the ALB sticker that is placed on the right side panel just above the right wheel. a) True b) False

B

Anti-lock Braking System allows drivers to _______ and _______ simultaneously. a) Accelerate, brake b)Accelerate, Steer c)Brake, Steer d)Shock, Awe

B?

After passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, when is it safe to return to your lane? a)When you can see both headlights in your driver side mirror. b)When you can see both headlights in your passenger side mirror. c)When you can see both headlights in your rearview mirror. d)When the space directly next to you is empty.

C

Airbags that inflate less forcefully are referred to as: a) Frontal impact airbags b) Trabecular Airbags c) Depowered airbags d) Advanced frontal airbags

C

At speeds under _____, it takes less time to stop than to steer out of trouble. a)65 mph b)45 mph c)25 mph d)5 mph

C

How can a passenger tell when the seatbelt is properly used? a)When it clicks. b)When it is loosely draped across the lap. c)When it crossed the sternum and is snug across the lap. d)When the seatbelt is very tight across the sternum and lap.

C

Seatbelts are supposed to minimize the impact of the _________ collision. a)1st b)Vehicle c)Human d)Road

C

The Three-Second Rule helps you avoid accidents... a)Only to the front. b)Only to the rear. c)To the front and rear. d)None of the above. Quick reflexes are the best way to avoid accidents.

C

When attempting to pass a truck on a two lane highway, the first thing you should do is? a)Enter the left lane briefly to view oncoming traffic b)Move into the right lane to view oncoming traffic c) Backup so that you can see oncoming traffic around the truck d) Move closer to the truck so that you can get around it in time

C

Which of the following measures will not reduce impact forces in the Highway Transportation System? Please mark all that apply. a)Sand canisters b)Crumple zones c)Bucket seats d)Safety belts

C

While driving through a school zone at 20 mph, you see a child run into the street in front of you to get to a friend on the other side. What should you do to avoid hitting the child? a)Steer to the left b)Accelerate c)Brake firmly and steadily d)Steer to the right

C

You are towing a camper and have decided it is safe to pass a tractor trailer. As you move past the tractor trailer, the operator turns the headlights off briefly then back on. What is the driver trying to communicate to you? a)"Stay in your lane" b)"I have an emergency" c)"You are clear to return to this lane" d)"Your lights are off

C

_________ causes passengers to keep moving forward when a vehicle is stopped abruptly. a) Kinetic Energy b)Gravity c)Inertia d)Friction

C

: What percent of child restraint systems are being used incorrectly? a) 25% b) 55% c) 70% d) 80%

D

A seatbelt is most effective if the seat back is in the ________ position. a)Submarine b)Reclined c)Forward d)Upright

D

Convertible seats when used rear facing should . . . a)Be used for infants less than one year and up to about 20 pounds. b)Be used with harness straps at or below infant's shoulders. c)Be used with harness clips at the infant's armpit level. d)All of the above

D

Driving on a two lane highway at 45 mph, you turn a curve and see two vehicles have collided ahead of you in your lane. How should you avoid colliding with these vehicles? a)Steer to the left b)Accelerate c)Brake firmly and steadily d)Steer to the right

D

What type of airbag has the technology to determine if airbags are necessary to deploy and with what force? a)Curtain Airbags b)Trabecular Airbags c)Tubular Airbags d)Advanced Frontal Airbags

D