Defensive Driving Course: Final Exam

Children have died in cars when outside temperatures were as low as ____ degrees.

60

It is safe to drive as long as your BAC is at or below:

0.00%

What is the legal BAC in all 50 states?

0.08%

What is the maximum legal blood alcohol content level is a driver is on the roadway?

0.08%

Which of the following is the safest option if you are feeling drowsy while driving?

Pull off the road and get rest

If you experience an inability to steer, you should immediately apply full pressure to the brakes to stop quickly as possible.

false

If your car is equipped with an airbag, you do not need to wear your seatbelt.

False

Most pedestrian fatalities _________.

occur at night

Anti-lock braking systems are designed to:

prevent you from skidding

Which of the following does NOT affect traction?

The physical condition of the driver

Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for dealing with an aggressive driver?

Maintain your lane when being followed closely

Which of the following are good strategies for dealing with the mistakes of others?

slowing down, giving other drivers more room, and staying sober and alert

You may not pass when the lie that divides traffic lanes is ______.

solid

You can control your cruising speed using only the ______.

gas pedal

If you find yourself in deep water like a lake or river, the most important thing you can do is:

get out of the car as quickly as possible

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

The best alternative option to avoid or reduce the severity of the crash is called the _______.

path of least resistance

Approximately 80% of people ejected from their vehicles die. What is the best way to prevent an ejection from a car?

wearing your seatbelt

Momentum is the product of an object's speed and _____.

weight

Drinking to the point where your brain is no longer able to store information in memory is called_________.

blacking out

Children under the age of ____ are required to use a child safety seat, unless they are taller than 4' 9".

8

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

Reduce speed and increase following distance.

What is the most important safety gear a cyclist can wear?

a helmet

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

traffic accidents

If someone is injured at the scene of an accident, what should you do?

Leave them where they are, call for help, and stay on the scene

Plan your route in advance. Looking at a GPS while driving could result in you becoming _______.

distracted

In addition to obeying speed limits, you may also want to adjust your speed because:

you are driving at night, the weather is bad, and there is ice on the road

What percentage of bike crashes result in some kind of head injury?

75%

Which of the following are among the top 4 choice factors that contribute to a rise in roadway deaths in 2015?

Drunk driving, distracted driving, and speeding

By adjusting your mirrors, it is possible yo remove all blind spots around a vehicle.

False

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

Low beam headlights

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

You have a green left arrow indicating a protected turn

Texting and driving creates what kind of distraction?

Manual distraction, cognitive distraction, and a cognitive distraction.

Which of the following is NOT part of your suspension system?

hazard lights

What hand signal is being shown? (bicycler's right hand is directly extended out from shoulder/ parallel to it).

Right turn

After stopping for a school bus, it is safe to proceed again when:

The bus has resumed motion and the red lights have stopped flashing

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

You may not drive around a crossing gate for any reason

A car traveling 60 MPH can take longer than ______ to stop.

a football field

Following closely creates _______.

a front collision trap

Physiology refers to the:

functioning of your body parts

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

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

hesitation

You can transport unopened alcohol ________.

in the trunk

What hand signal is being shown? (bicycler's left hand and arm are directly stretched straight out from should- hand and shoulder are parallel).

left turn

In 2014, 44% of all cyclist fatalities occurred between bicycles and _______.

light trucks

Which of the following are effects of drowsy driving?

An inability to recall the last few miles traveled, having disconnected or wandering thoughts, your head feels heavy, and drifting between lanes

Which of the following is NOT caused by alcohol consumption?

Improvement of motor function

Which if the following are reasons that someone will want to increase the following distance?

It is nighttime, the road is wet, one is approaching a constructions zone, it is a new route that one has not driven before, and the road is crowded

Select all the emotional states that may affect your driving

Sadness, stress, anger, and anxiety

Rural driving is dangerous because:

There are more animals who may present a hazard, it is easier to speed, and there are more unpaved roads

A minor can sometimes be charged as an adult with a BAC over 0.08%.

True

Which of the following is an example of an economic loss?

Workplace losses, medical losses, and property losses

Wait until ________ before adjusting the volume of the radio of the climate controls.

a red light

Synergistic effects refer to the combination of effects from ____ and___.

alcohol and other drugs

Being a good defensive driver involves _____ the actions of other drivers.

anticipating

Almost _______ of people who died in a fatal car accidents in 2015 weren't wearing a seatbelt.

half

Most drunk driving accidents occur between ______.

midnight and 3am

Perception of light and motion outside of the central visual field is called______.

peripheral vision

Motorcyclists and pedalcyclists are vulnerable to which of the following roadway conditions?

poor shoulder conditions, railroad crossings, and potholes

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

psychological, physical, and emotional

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

pull over to the right and stop your car

Which of the following is NOT recommended step for safely returning to the road?

rapidly jerking the wheel

Bad weather can result in which of the following conditions:

reduced visibility

What hand signal is being shown? (bicycler's left arm is bent at a 45 degree angle with hand directly in air).

right turn

Which of the following is an example of something in the traffic environment you should evaluate before driving?

rural roads, highways, and urban congestion

Reactions that seem automatic, or which don't require much thought are called ______.

simple reactions

If you lose traction, you should NOT:

slam on your brakes

What hand signal is being shown? (bicycler's left hand is extended directly downward)

slow down

Implied consent means that you agree to take a breathalyzer test just by operating a motor vehicle.

true

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

6

Speeding was a factor in about what percentage of fatal crashes in 2015?

25%

Which of the following does NOT count as a no-zone?

200 feet behind a truck

About ____ % of all fatally injured pasengers in passenger vehicles were NOT wearing a seatbelt in 2015?

50%

Because of the narrow profile and light weight, motorcyclists have limited rights to the road.

False.

Which of the following are good suggestions for driving in high traffic?

Signal often and early, be courteous, and don't follow too closely

On a multi-lane highway, slower traffic should:

Stay in the rightmost lane

All senses play a role in safe driving except which one?

Taste

What is the most frequently littered item in the US?

Cigarette butts

If you engine stalls while driving, you should:

brake gently, shift your car into neutral, and steer toward the side of the road

Which of the following are examples of common driving errors?

driving while intoxicated, speeding, driving while distracted

In the US, more people die in motor accidents who are not wearing seatbelts than die from.....

drowning accidents (true), smoke related illnesses (false), shark attacks (true), mass shootings in the US (true), home fires (true), drug overdoses (false),

When recovering from hydroplaning, you should:

ease your foot off the gas

If you are on a highway, you should use the ______ to speed up to the pace of traffic.

entrance ramp and merging lane

Rubbernecking is dangerous because of distracted driving and because rubbernecking drivers _________.

often steer in the direction they are looking

Distractions in the car that can disrupt your perception include:

other passengers, cell phone, and loud music

The two-second rule applies to vehicles traveling under _____ MPH.

30

If you are caught in a tornado, your first option for a safe place is where?

A low lying area, like a ditch

Which of the following are examples of driving distractions?

Cell phones, GPS units, Smoking, Eating, and daydreaming

Which of the following should you check before you begin a trip?

Tires, fluid levels, brakes, seat belt, and the body

Seat belts saved an estimated _______ people in 2014.

12,000

Talking on the phone is not distracting if the phone is hands-free.

false

Which of the following is a recommendation for dealing with a traffic stop?

follow all instructions from the officer, remain calm, and keep your hands on the wheel

Speed and _______ are often to blame in the creation of collision traps.

following distance