IDriveSafely Unit 1
Your natural tendency will be to concentrate on what is going on ahead of you, so you need to remember to check your mirrors ______.
regularly
When you adjust the driver's side mirror, you want to be able to see _____.
the rearmost left corner of the vehicle
Most drivers make ________ driving errors for every 20 decisions they make while driving.
two
To help manage risk, it is essential that you ______ that can increase levels of risk.
remain alert to conditions or objects
You should never drive ____, you should avoid sudden steering and braking, and you should always signal your intention to turn or change lanes.
where you cannot see
Intoxication Manslaughter is a Felony of the Second Degree, and it is punishable by a fine up to ______, imprisonment up to 10 years, and license suspension up to two years.
$10,000
Your license may be suspended or revoked for
- failing to satisfy a citation or appear in court - driving recklessly - driving under the influence of alcohol or another substance
When tested after the accident, Eric's blood alcohol was what level?
2.5 times the legal limit
New hand positions are encouraged on the steering wheel such as _______.
8 and 4 o'clock
Applicants are eligible to graduate to Phase Two and receive a Class C drivers license if they pass the _____ and license exam.
Vision
Increase the distance between you and the car ahead of you to more than 3 seconds when _____.
a driver behind your vehicle is trying to pass you
As a driver, you can lower your level of risk by _______.
adjusting your speed, conduction visual searches, and signaling.
On roadways without sidewalks, pedestrians are supposed to walk _________.
along the left side of the road
Some bicyclists create unsafe situations by riding _____ for the traffic environment and weather conditions.
at excessive speeds
If a bicyclist is in your lane in front of you, _________.
be patient and adjust your speed and positions
If you are taking a prescribed drug and are going to drive, ______.
conduct an inventory of all drugs consumed and their side effects
A first DWI offense is punishable by a fine, _____ for up to six months, and driver license suspension.
confinement in jail
A _____ headlight lens can cut the amount of light it emits by 90%.
dirty
Stimulants can generate a ________.
false sense of well being
Step vans (delivery trucks) and 15-passenger vans ______.
have poor rearward vision
Cold medicines can ____.
have side effects that slow your ability to think and react quickly
Enter a curve SLOWER than the posted speed _______.
if road conditions are bad and/or you are entering a blind curve
You are impaired when your ability to operate a vehicle is _______.
limited or hampered
Flashing red and yellow lights control some intersections during times when there is ______ traffic flow.
low
Adjust your vehicle's _____ to help prevent a dangerous event from occurring or to minimize the consequences of an unavoidable crash.
position or speed
Scanning low allows you to locate____ before you hit them.
potholes
Other drivers depend on you to be rational and ______.
predictable
According to Carmen, Meagan's sister, where did her family go every day growing up?
the beach
If you have to drive on a long trip, get plenty of rest before you leave and plan on stopping every ____ hours.
two
If you are driving in heavy traffic and you want to weave in and out of traffic to get ahead it may be a result of _____.
your competitive nature
If you are being tailgated, you should:
As soon as it is safe to maneuver, change lanes and allow the other driver to proceed ahead of you
You can reduce risk by keeping you vehicle in top condition.
True
Which of the following should you do when approaching a controlled intersection with multiple turn lanes?
check your blind spot if you are changing lanes
Microsleeps last between _____ seconds.
four to five
_______ when you are approaching a blind curve to warn others that cannot see you coming.
honk your horn
About one out of every twenty drivers _____.
is involved in a crash each year
The speed posted on a sign that warns you of a curve ahead ______.
is the safe speed to travel in ideal conditions
Which of the following is NOT a reason why high speeds increase the risk of collision?
your visibility is better when you drive faster
Drinking to have fun is called
recreational drinking
When you detect your emotions beginning to dominate your judgement and actions while driving, you should practice ______.
self-regulation
Under the Implied Consent Law, refusal to provide a specimen for a breath or blooc alcohol test results in the _____ of your driving privilege.
suspension
When a pedestrian is crossing a street or high way guided by a dog or carrying a white cane (or a white cane with a red tip), vehicles must ______.
yield the right-of-way and come to a complete stop
While driving, if you need to use your cell phone, ______.
you should pull over to use the phone
If you possess an alcoholic beverage that has been opened, has a broken seal, or has had some of the contents removed in the passenger compartment of the vehicle, _______.
you will be charge with a fine up to $500
It is not safe to drive if you stay awake during ______.
your natural sleep time
Evaluate weather conditions, the condition of your vehicle and other risk factors, including _____, every time you drive.
your own well being
______, the roadway, and your vehicle are all categories associated with risk that you should assess before driving.
The driver
Proper use of occupant restraints can help reduce the consequences of high speed-related crashes.
True
Never drive when your body tells you ______.
it is tired
When you turn a corner, always be on the alert for _______.
pedestrians
Because the actions of other road users are ______, you can lower your risk if you adequately communicate to those around you. Always signal your intention to change lanes or turn.
unpredictable
White lettering and symbols painted on the surface of the roadway are _______.
used to supplement signs
Motorcycles are extremely hard to see if they are ____.
approaching from the side