Defensive Driving Course DMV

A driver must signal an intention to turn continuously for the last __________ feet traveled prior to turning.

100

11 or more points in

18 months

In New York, the Zero Tolerance law applies to drivers under age ________ who are cited for having a BAC between .02 and .07.

21

In New York, the Zero Tolerance law applies to drivers under age ________ who are cited for having a BAC between .02 and .07. a) 17 b) 15 c) 21 d) 25

21

If there is no speed limit posted, New York law states that a driver should drive no more than ____ mph. a) 55 b) 25 c) 15

55

In New York, it is illegal to park in a _________ parking space unless the vehicle is equipped with the appropriate license plate or state-issued removable windshield identification card. driveway public check_circle disabled

Disabled

The majority of crashes are caused by ______________ .

Driver Error

DWAI, which you may be convicted of in New York if you have a BAC of between .05 and .07, stands for __________.

Driving With Ability Impaired

The seat belt should be fastened snugly around your_________.

Hip

_________ hazards are those that are within two seconds in front of your vehicle.

Immediate

___________ can occur when the head is accelerated faster and harder than the torso in a rear-end collision. check_circle Whiplash Impact Force of impact

Whiplash

Driver in fatal crashes are involved - more chances

Young and male

Research shows that the driver most likely to be involved in a fatal crash while speeding is ______________ .

Young and male

A flashing red light is the same as a: a) STOP sign. b) YIELD sign. c) speed limit sign.

a) STOP sign.

If you refuse to take a sobriety test in the state of New York and are under age 21, your license may be revoked for ________. a) at least one year b) 5 years c) 10 years d) none of the above

a) at least one year

Operation of a motor vehicle in a selfish, bold or pushy manner without regard for the rights or safety of the other users of the streets and highways is known as_____________.

aggressive driving

Your license will be revoked if you are found guilty of _________.

any/all

__________ and merging lanes are for exiting the highway and merging. a) Entrance ramps b) Highway off-ramps c) Acceleration

b) Highway off-ramps

When you are approached by a(n) ______________ sounding a siren, having at least one lighted lamp exhibiting a red or blue light, you must yield the right of way and immediately drive to a position parallel and as close as possible to the nearest curb. a) school bus b) emergency vehicle c) large truck d) motorcycle

b) emergency vehicle

The safest place for a child of any age to ride is in the _______ seat. front check_circle back middle

back

In New York State, traffic on the ____________ side of a divided highway must stop when a school bus is loading or unloading passengers. a) right b) left c) both A and B

both A and B

When you grip the steering wheel, you should place your hands on the steering wheel at the __________ positions to allow room for air bags to deploy.

both a and b 3 and 9 4 and 8

as a driver you can avoid evasie accidents by which actions

both a and b turnning steerring wheel steping on brakes

More than 50% of the deaths caused by drivers running red lights are __________ . pedestrians people in other vehicles both a) and b) the drivers themselves

both a) and b)

At what Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) are you presumed Driving While Intoxicated in New York? a) 0.05 b) 0.06 c) 0.08 d) 0.1

c

Developing appropriate attitudes depends on recognizing that attitudes are: a) not necessary. b) a waste of time. c) important. d) ridiculous.

c

__________ are specific lanes for pedestrians to cross roadways. a) Turn lanes b) Merge lanes c) Crosswalks

c) Crosswalks

It is a criminal violation to drive while your license is: a) suspended b) revoked c) Either a or b

c) Either a or b

Your driving privilege will be _________ if you make a false statement on the driver's license application. a) suspended b) canceled c) issued

canceled

It is a criminal violation to drive while your license is: a) suspended b) revoked c) Either a or b

canceled Either a or b

Examples of _________ include narcotic drugs, barbiturates, and model glue. hallucinogens controlled substances stimulants

controlled substances

Under New York law, it is illegal to use a cell phone while driving unless:

d) All of the above a) it is being used to contact emergency services b) it is being used while operating an emergency vehicle while performing official duties c) it is a hands-free mobile device

In the United States, vehicle crashes cause more than 5,000 injuries per ________

day

The synergistic effect is _________ with each combination, each time, and each person.

different

In New York, it is illegal to park in a _________ parking space unless the vehicle is equipped with the appropriate license plate or state-issued removable windshield identification card. a) driveway b) public c) disabled

disabled

) The _____________ is fined in New York if any passenger under the age of 16 in the vehicle is not properly restrained. a) passenger b) driver c) parent

driver

The _____________ is fined in New York if any passenger under the age of 16 in the vehicle is not properly restrained.

driver

Which of the three "E's" includes issuing traffic citations for violations of New York Vehicle and Traffic Laws?

engineering

The three stages of stress are alarm, resistance, and ___________.

exhaustion

The three stages of stress are alarm, resistance, and ___________. happiness check_circle exhaustion relaxation

exhaustion

If vehicles are the same weight, the vehicle with the higher speed will have a _______ force of impact. a) smaller b) greater c) similar

greater

A vehicle traveling at excessive speed on wet or slick roads can begin to __________ as water forms a barrier between the road and the tires. a) hydroplane b) spin c) accelerate

hydroplane

Which of the following is NOT an aggressive driving behavior? Unsafe lane changes Inappropriate use of horn following distance

increased following distance

Whether in reference to highway or to urban pedestrian crashes, the potential for serious injury or death is significantly affected by: who is driving check_circle increases in vehicle speed the time of day

increases in vehicle speed

Driving while ___________ will substantially alter one's judgment when behind the wheel.

irritated

Jersey barriers, breakaway signs, milled rumble strips on roadway edges, crash barrels, airbags, and seat belts are examples of ____________. a) traffic signals b) law enforcement c) engineering d) education

law enforcement

At an intersection without __________, the driver should stop prior to the pedestrian crosswalk. a) limit lines

limit lines

When experiencing heightened stress, emotions, or fatigue, the driver should: continue as normal check_circle not drive step on the gas speed up

not drive

If you refuse to take a sobriety test in the state of New York and are over age 21, the penalty for a first offense is license suspension for ________.

one year

Distractions can _________ the driver's concentration on the driving task. increase reduce help focus all of the above

reduce

Drowsiness or unawareness can be produced by:

reduced activity

When you encounter an aggressive driver, it is important to: check_circle remain calm get aggressive speed up

remain calm

When you are in the resistance stage of stress, your body is ___________ damage caused by the alarm stage. breaking up check_circle repairing completing

repairing

bicyclist must ride on which side of the road in NY wether line is provided or not

right

___________ is the term used to refer to physical assaults that result from a traffic dispute.

road rage

In a crash, the __________ collision is when an unsecured driver strikes the inside of the vehicle. a) first b) second c) third d) fourth

second

You are not going to proceed safely in a fast-paced decision-making process when your ability to make those decisions is________. heightened slowed down increased

slowed down

In the first tenth of a second in a collision, the vehicle and everything inside are going at the same ____________. a) speed b) times c) distances

speed

Simply put, the greater the __________ any vehicle is traveling, the greater the force of impact will be in a crash. following distance check_circle speed stopping distance Activity Complete! Click to Continue

speed

In the United States, _________ is a factor in the roadway deaths of approximately 10,000 people annually.

speeding

A __________ is a type of drug that temporarily energizes some vital process or organ in the body.

stimulant

The octagon shape is used only for_______. a) STOP signs b) YIELD signs c) speed limit signs

stop