STOP CLASS
Reasonable
A preventable collision is a collision in which the driver fails to do everything _____________________________ to avoid it.
Decide if the pass is necessary
Before passing another vehicle, the first major step is to
False
In heavy traffic areas, you should wave pedestrians across the street if there is no crosswalk
True
Safety belts and airbags together offer the best protection in a collision
True
To make safe and proper turns, you should get into position to turn by getting into the correct turn lane in advance
True
Your risk of being injured or killed in a collision decreases as your defensive driving behaviors increase
No passing
A yellow pennant-shaped road sign indicates what type of road sign
Warning
A yellow-colored road sign indicates what type of road sign
False
Driving aggressively is taking control of the situation at hand
9%
Every year you have what percent chance of being involved in a motor vehicle collision?
False
If an animal suddenly appears on the road in front of us, experts advise swerving to avoid hitting the animal.
Reflect, Reframe, Refocus
If you find that you are becoming aggravated or choosing unsafe, aggressive behaviors, what three steps can you take to regain control?
True
Improper driving is the single most common cause of motor vehicle collisions
True
Road signs use color and shape to help you identify the type and purpose of the sign
50%
Safety belts increase your chances of surviving a collision by more than ______________ percent.
False
The law clearly states which driver has the right-of-way
Recognize, Understand, Act
What are the three basic steps in the DDC Collision Prevention Formula
Your collision-risk factors
Your attitude toward other drivers and driving usually indicates what your behavior will be when you are driving. Therefore, what are your attitudes
Perception distance
________is the distance a vehicle travels from the moment an event occurs until you see it and become aware of the danger
Improper Speed
#1 unsafe driving behavior that contributes to collisions and violations
False
Anti-lock brakes reduce braking distance
True
At the moment of impact in a vehicle collision, unbelted occupants are still traveling at the vehicle's original speed
Avoiding a head-on collision
Follow the four Rs (Read, Right, Reduce, and Ride) when ____________
In the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go
If your vehicle begins to skid, you should turn the steering wheel __________________________
True
Inattention occurs when you are involved in secondary tasks. Combining visual, mental, and physical distractions while driving can be deadly
False
Is it acceptable to increase the speed of your vehicle over the legal speed limit to pass or overtake another vehicle
True
Sleeping for less than 8-9 hours a night interrupts your circadian rhythms and impairs cognitive performance
At an intersection
Statistically speaking, your chances for a collision are highest
False
The three stages of a collision include the vehicle crash, the human crash, and the external crash
Delayed acceleration technique
To prevent collisions and violations at intersections that have traffic signals, use the _________ to ensure the intersection is clear before you enter
Recognize, Understand, Act
What are the three basic steps in the DDC Collision Prevention Formula?
Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or all other drugs
What does the term "impaired driving" mean?
We let someone or something else take control of the situation
What happens when we take a risk while driving
Driving to save lives, time, and money in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others
What is defensive driving?
Regulate, Warn, and Guide
What three things do road signs do to promote the smooth movement of traffic?
True
When approaching a railroad crossing, you need to treat it that same way you treat other intersections
Look to the side of the road at the white line
When you approach a car using their high-beam lights, you should ______________________________
Sound the horn
Which one of the following is a reasonable defensive driving action
The "What If?" Stategy
Which one of the following is a way to focus your attention on driving so that you can recognize a hazard and understand the defense against it
Once a week
You should check your vehicle's oil level, washer fluid level, and tire pressure ___________________