Driver's Ed Final Unit 4

Emotional responses are: a. Learned and can be changed b. Learned and cannot be changed c. Inherited and can be changed d. Inherited and can not be changed

A

If you drink alcohol you should: a. Space your drinks out over a long period of time b. Keep pace with others around you c. Set your limit after your third drink d. Drink as much as possible as quickly as possible

A

The overall risk of a collision while using a cell phone increases by ___ percent. a. 400 b. 200 c. 50 d. 30

A

What is the degree that the risk of a crash or near crash increases when texting while driving? a. 23 times - in terms of percent, that's a rise of 2,300% b. 3 times - in terms of percent, that's a rise of 300% c. 46 times - in terms of percent, that's a rise of 4,600% d. 13 times - in terms of percent, that's a rise of 1,300%

A

When you are driving and become fatigued, you should: a. Stop driving and get rest b. Play the radio at high volume c. Open the windows d. All are correct

A

Your Circadian rhythm will: a. Cause you to be less alert, even drowsy in the afternoon b. Wake you up if you fall asleep while driving c. Allow you to go extended periods of time without sleep d. Stop when your vehicle stops

A

_____________ drivers who crashed after falling asleep did not detect any signs of drowsiness before the crash. a. One half of b. Three quarters of c. One quarter of d. All

A

Emotional responses can affect your: a. Physical skills before your mental skills b. Ability to think, reason and make decisions c. Mental judgement before your physical coordination d. Physical coordination before your mental judgement

B

Fatigue is a problem for drivers: a. When they eat too much b. All the time c. Only on long trips d. Only at night

B

In one hour a male that weighs 150 pounds will oxidize (get rid of) how much alcohol? a. One standard drink b. .015 percent c. Two standard drinks d. .105 percent

B

Oxidation, the burning of alcohol, takes place in your: a. Stomach b. Liver c. Lower Intestine d. Brain

B

When a person is affected by marijuana they will: a. Be more relaxed and drive better b. Tend to concentrate on one thing at a time while driving c. See better at night d. Still be capable of driving safely

B

When drugs are combined, it is likely that there will be a synergistic effect on your body, meaning: a. The drugs cancel out each other's effects b. The combined drugs will have a greater effect than if taken separately c. The first drug taken will be the only drug that has any effect on you d. The last drug taken will be the only drug that has any effect on you

B

"BAC" stands for ___________. a. Blood alcohol content b. Breath alcohol content c. Blood alcohol concentration d. Breath alcohol concentration

C

Barbiturates and tranquilizers are: a. Hallucinogens b. Stimulants c. Depressants d. Narcotics

C

In a group of friends, the designated driver is: a. The relief driver on a long trip b. The driver who has a provisional driver's license c. The driver who has agreed not to use alcohol and will drive the friends home d. The most experienced driver in the group

C

In the three phases of driving, which of these is the FIRST phase? a. None of these b. Taking action c. Perception d. Making decisions

C

It takes the body, on average, approximately ______ to eliminate the alcohol contained in one drink. a. 1/2 - 1 hour b. 2 hours c. 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 hours d. 4 hours

C

Most people experience dips in energy between approximately midnight and 6 a.m. and again between approximately _________, during which they are more likely to fall asleep while driving. a. 9 to 11 a.m. b. noon to 2 p.m. c. 2 to 4 p.m. d. 5 to 7 p.m.

C

Tests on driving simulators suggest that marijuana's greatest impact is on a driver's ability to a. Relax and enjoy the ride b. Allow others to be passengers in the vehicle c. Recognize and respond to dangerous situations d. See at night

C

The first ability to be impaired by alcohol or other drug is ____________. a. Balance b. Knowledge c. Judgement / Decision making d. Alertness

C

______ occurs when a driver uses the vehicle or some other weapon to threaten or cause harm to another roadway user in response to a traffic incident. a. Aggressive driving b. Circadian rhythm c. Road rage d. Micro sleep

C

Alcohol is a __________ drug. a. Stimulant b. Narcotic c. Barbiturate d. Depressant

D

An estimated _____ percent of collisions involve some form of driver inattention. a. 20 b. 50 c. 70 d. 80

D

Distractions can be caused by objects, people, and events outside the vehicle One such distraction outside the vehicle is a crash scene. It can be tempting to reduce speed and divert attention to a nearby crash scene. This is sometimes referred to as: a. Car chasing b. Tailgating c. Police following d. Rubbernecking

D

Drivers are at increased risk of becoming fatigued if they: a. Are shift workers b. Take long trips c. Are young drivers d. All are correct

D

How long are a driver's eyes off the road when sending or receiving a single text message? a. 1.6 seconds b. 3.6 seconds c. 2.6 seconds d. 4.6 seconds

D

If you are upset or distracted when you are driving you may: a. Reduce your social inhibitions b. All are correct c. Become fatigued between 1 and 5 PM d. Miss seeing important information to drive safely

D

One of the best ways to prevent fatigue while driving on a long trip is to: a. Take food along so you can avoid drive-through restaurants b. Turn up the radio to a high volume c. Leave early (3am-5am), eat regular meals, and drive at the speed limit d. Stop, get out of the vehicle and walk around for at least ten minutes every two hours

D

Prescription medicines and over the counter drugs can hinder your ability to drive by: a. Causing drowsiness b. Reducing your ability to perform complex tasks c. Reducing your level of alertness d. All are correct

D

The safest alternative to drinking or taking drugs and driving is? a. Do not go to social gatherings b. Stay away from friends who drink and take drugs c. Do not drive d. Abstain from them

D

To help you keep your emotions from affecting your driving you should NOT: a. Direct your emotions at a person's actions rather than the individual b. Delay driving while you are upset c. Expect other drivers to make mistakes d. Use calming drugs before driving

D

When you drink alcohol: a. Physical coordination is affected before your mental judgement b. Both physical coordination and your mental judgement are affected at the same time c. Neither mental judgement nor physical condition is affected d. Mental judgement is affected before your physical condition

D

Which of the following will help you sober up from the effects of alcohol? a. Fresh air or cold shower b. Food or coffee c. All are correct d. Time

D

Distractions can be: a. Physical - hands not on the wheel b. Visual - eyes not on the road c. Cognitive - mind not on the driving task d. Inside or outside the vehicle e. All of them

E