Defensive Driving
What does ABS stand for?
Anti-Lock Brake System
Which of the following will reduce the amount of alcohol in your body?
time
When approaching another vehicle at night:
turn off your high beam headlights
If you absolutely must drive in fog, make sure you:
use your low beam headlights
Diamond shaped signs are:
warning signs
Even though you can't control laws of nature, you CAN control which of the following?
your speed
Michael Manser claims that eating a hamburger is an example of what type of distraction?
both mental and physical
A car can hydroplane:
on a thin layer of water
All drivers must yield the right-of-way:
all answer choices listed are correct
If approached by an emergency vehicle:
all answer choices listed are correct
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include:
all answers listed are correct
Speed, braking and steering are affected by:
all choices listed are correct
Which of the following emotions affects our driving?
anger, sadness and depression all affect driving
Which of the following is a safe assumption while driving?
assume that no one sees you
If you are about to be in a collision, remember to do which of the following?
both sound your horn and look for the path of least resistance
Stopping distance depends on which of the following?
both speed and road condition affect stopping distance
The bump-bump-bump technique is used for:
emergency lane changes
You should do which of the following when you need to exit a freeway or highway?
exit at a safe speed
A driver in a skid can recover more quickly if they:
focus on a far-away object
Which of the following is considered the most dangerous of all driving hazards?
fog
Every year, several __________ bicyclists die.
hundred
You should keep a space cushion:
on all sides of your car
What distance is required for a train to stop when traveling 50 miles per hour?
one and a half miles
When an airbag deploys, how long does it take to inflate, protect the driver, and deflate?
one tenth of a second
Over-the counter drugs, __________, and alcohol can after your driving ability.
prescription drugs
It is dangerous to drive in the rain, because:
both traction is reduced and it is more difficult to see
Authorities suggest:
changing one lane at a time
The student organization at William Howard Taft High School that promotes safe driving practices is named:
project YIELD
The white and black round sign, which is most often ignored, means which of the following?
railroad crossing
At controlled intersections, traffic is controlled by:
signs or signals
What is the result of mixing alcohol with other drugs called?
synergism
Younger drivers are involved in more crashed than older drivers because they do which of the following?
take risks
Marty Rossini received a letter from which of the following?
his daughter's organ recipient
What is always taking place when driving?
laws of nature
To drive safely near big rigs, you should NOT:
linger alongside the truck
Which part of the body removes alcohol from the body?
liver
Older drivers typically:
look very far out in front of their vehicle
Nine out of every ten pedestrian fatalities occur during which weather conditions?
normal
Since 1986, seat belt usage has:
increased
When jumping a dead battery, which car do you start first?
the car with the live battery
The most important thing to do in a driving emergency is which of the following?
both stay calm and remember what you have learned
You can make car/pedestrian crashes less likely if you are which of the following?
either the driver or the pedestrian
If you have a tire blowout, you should:
hold the steering wheel tightly and slow down gradually
According to Dr. Van Tassel, what should you do when driving at night?
increase the space cushion around your vehicle
Dr. Van Tassel explains what when you are about to be involved in a wreck, you should:
keep a loose grip on the steering wheel
What should a driver NOT do if he or she starts feeling sleepy or fatigued:
keep driving