DriveSafeOnline Defensive Driving 1 Hr

At a roundabout, you must yield to traffic:

Already in the traffic circle

Talking on the phone is not distracting if the phone is hands-free. True or False?

False

Which of the following are effects of drowsy driving? Select all that apply.

Having disconnected or wandering thoughts Your head feels heavy An inability to recall the last few miles traveled Drifting from your lane

If you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should:

Pull over to the right and stop your car

What are the two strategies that increase safety in all adverse driving conditions?

Reduce speed and increase following distance

Minimum speed limits are often in place for what reason?

To maintain the general flow of traffic

What is the leading cause of death for people aged 16 to 24?

Traffic accidents

Center lanes may be used for the following:

Turning left

When passing another vehicle, how do you know when it's safe to return to the proper lane?

When you look in the rear-view mirror and can see pavement in front of the vehicle you're passing

You must yield to oncoming traffic when turning left except when:

You have a green left arrow indicating a protected turn

If the crossing gates are down at a railroad track, you may drive around the crossing gate only if:

You may not cross around a crossing gate for any reason

What does a flashing red light indicate?

You must come to a complete stop before proceeding

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

If your visibility has been reduced by the headlights of oncoming drivers, you should ________.

look away and focus on the lanes of the highway

When driving in fog, you should switch on your ______.

low beams

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

Over 71% of all crashes reported resulted only in _________.

property damage

You may not pass when the line that divides traffic lanes is _____.

solid

How far before a turn must you signal?

100 feet

About __ percent of all fatally injured passengers in passenger vehicles were NOT wearing a seatbelt in 2015.

50

Your car can lose traction in just how many inches of water?

6

Even if you aren't legally drunk, a single drink can alter your ______ state.

All choices are correct

Texting and driving creates what kind of distraction?

All choices are correct

Which of the following is NOT in the defensive driving chain of events?

Hesitation