Drive Safely
To help manage risk, it is essential that you _______ that can increase levels of risk.
Remain Alert to Conditions or Objects
To reduce injury in the event your air bag deploys, position your body at least _____ from the steering wheel.
10 inches.
All vehicles carrying passengers for hire, all buses carrying passengers and all vehicles carrying explosives or flammable liquids must always stop no closer than ______ and no farther than ______ from railroad tracks.
15 feet, 50 feet
You should search a minimum of__________seconds ahead of your vehicle to avoid obstacles in your path.
30
You should search a minimum of_____ seconds ahead of your vehicle to avoid obstacles in your path.
30 seconds
On average in the U.S., one friend, parent or family member dies every__________minutes in alcohol related crashes.
45
Lower headlight beams must be used when approaching within ______ of an oncoming vehicle or when following within _____ of the rear of another vehicle.
500 feet, 200 feet
On the expressway, maintain a 3-4 second following distance. If the road is slippery or wet, adjust your distance to ______.
6-8 seconds
The maximum legal speed limit on most interstate highways in VA is ______.
65MPH
If you drive through water, your brakes may become slippery and ineffective. To dry the brakes __________.
Apply your brakes gently as you accelerate.
One driving technique that could increase your fuel economy is to __________.
Avoid unnecessary idling
When your car is equipped with ABS and you need to brake, you should do which of the following?
Continue to apply the same level of pressure until the vehicle comes to a stop.
A _______ headlight lens can cut the amount of light it emits by 90%
Dirty
When changing lanes on an expressway, signal your intentions and __________.
Do not anticipate other drivers will open for you to enter
Rear-end crashes are the most common type of collisions because _________.
Drivers follow to closely behind the vehicle ahead
________ associated with traffic-related crashes in one of our largest societal problems.
Injury and Death
You can reduce your vehicle's blind spot by
Installing Lg side mirrors
To lower the risk of a collision, you should keep at least _________ of space to one side of your vehicle at all times.
One car worth
When you drive _________.
Risk is Always Present
Prevent an expressway emergency by merging without ________.
Stopping
You must use your vehicle's headlights any time from _____ to ______
Sunset to Sunrise
Place or secure large or loose items in the ______ for safety and to deter theft.
Trunk
How can you assess whether you are not looking far enough ahead when you drive?
You make frequent, quick stops
When driving at night and you encounter curves, what do you have to remember?
Your headlights point straight ahead, not into the curve.
Slowing down or "rolling through" a STOP sign is________.
against the law
Depending on your BAC, possible penalties for driving under the influence include:
all of these are correct
Most state vehicle codes state that you shall not drive after taking a substance that __________.
alters the central nervous system
In order to be issued a Virginia Driver's License, __________ is an acceptable proof of identity.
birth certificate
When passing around rotary traffic island, you must
drive to the right of the rotary island, and exit the rotary island smoothly.
Rear-end crashes are the most common type of collisions because ______ .
drivers follow too closely behind the vehicle ahead
Stimulants can generate a__________.
false sense of well-being
Cold medicines can_______.
have side effects that slow ability to think and react quickly
It is illegal to drive in the United States without __________.
having liability insurance for your vehicle
Roads that function as expressways and divided highways have high speeds and greater risk of ________crashes.
high-impact
About one out of every ten drivers _________.
is involved in a crash each year
The speed posted on a sign warns you of a curve ahead, ________.
is the safe speed to travel in ideal conditions
At intersections, look to the _____ first.
left
Alcohol is metabolized by the_________.
liver
When you drive, ______.
risk is always present
If a driver in front stops suddenly and a collision occurs, it is the fault of _______.
the Driver behind
If a driver in front stops suddenly and a collision occurs it is the "fault" of _____.
the driver behind
When you adjust the driver's side mirror, you want to be able to see_______.
the rearmost left corner of the vehicle
Our natural tendency is to concentrate on what is going on ahead of where we are going, so you need to check your mirrors__________.
whenever you change speed or position
There have been improvements to ABS including ________.
Emergency Assist
Motor vehicle crashes are the number ____ cause of death for people ages 2 to 33.
ONE
_______ transport a pet in the bed of an open pickup truck.
NEVER
In the US, nearly ________ million people were injured and over 37k people were killed in traffic collisions in 2008.
ONE
A __________ headlight lens can cut the amount of light it emits by 90%.
dirty
About__________in every ten Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some time in their life.
3
In the U.S., nearly ________ million people were injured and over 37,000 people were killed in traffic collisions in 2008.
3
Every 15k miles ________.
Check the automatic transmission fluid
When changing lanes on an expressway, signal your intentions and ________.
Check your mirrors and blind spot before maneuvering
According to the NHSTA, the combination of _______ and _______ reduce the risk of a serious crash.
Front air Bags, Seat belts
Before you have work done on your vehicle _________.
Get a detailed estimate that includes the service, the parts, and labor costs.
When driving at night and you encounter curves, what do you have to remember?
Headlights point str8, they do not curve
Speed ________
Increases the distance required to stop
At intersections, look to the _______ first.
Left
Many collisions become more serious when drivers _______.
Panic
When traveling at a safe speed on an expressway, select a lane that allows others to ________.
Pass you on the left
It is illegal to drive in the US without a _______.
Passenger Mirror
Air bags are an example of a _______ restraint.
Passive
Determine the stopping distance between these factors:
Perception Distance Reaction Distance Braking Distance
Determine the stopping distance by these factors:
Perception Distance Reaction Distance Braking Distance
If the oil pressure light illuminates while you are driving, you should ______.
Pull on the side of the road and assess
If your brakes fail, one of the first thing to do is __________.
Pump the Brake pedal.
For specific guidelines on your vehicle's maintenance, make sure to ________.
Reference your Owners Manual
_________is the temporary removal of your privilege to drive.
Suspension
_________, the roadway, and your vehicle are all categories associated with risk that you should assess before you get behind the wheel.
The driver
Large space margins on the roadway provide ___________.
Visibility, time, and distance you need to avoid collisions.
While driving in the city, the busy urban environment can induce _________.
Visual Overload
Evaluate weather conditions, the condition of your vehicle and other risk factors, including ____ every time you drive
Your Own Well Being
The__________becomes critical if you are in a situation where you may be struck from the rear.
identification of an alternate path
The ______ becomes critical if you are in a situation where you may be struck from the rear.
Identification of alternate path
Most hazards or obstacles will be detected ______ of your vehicle.
In Front
Driving is a ________ society has entrusted to us when we are issued a license.
Privilege
While driving in the city, _____ may help you avoid traffic but they may not be as safe or they may increase your travel because of traffic control lights.
Side Streets
Create a following distance greater than 3 seconds ahead when __________.
a driver behind you is trying to pass
Conduct a mental list related to the condition of each driving element. If your list has unfavorable factors in one or more categories, your _______________.
crash probability is at an elevated level
Traveling faster than the speed limit increases both the risk and the __________ of a crash.
severity
When exiting a parking spot, _________ has the right-of-way.
the vehicle already in lane
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
Evaluate weather conditions, the condition of your vehicle and other risk factors, including_________, every time you drive.
your own well being
You may not operate a vehicle unless all child passengers ________ are either wearing a safety belt assembly, or are securely fastened into an approved child restraint device.
8-17 years old
Roads that function as expressways and divided highways have high speeds and greater risk of ________ crashes.
High-Impact
The best way to deal with a tailgater is to _______.
Let them get in front
Every vehicle operated on your state roadways must be covered by ______ insurance through a company that is authorized to do business in your state.
Liability
The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards are written in terms of __________ safety performance requirements for motor vehicles.
Minimum
Many head-on collisions occur on two-lane roads when passing because drivers ______.
Misjudge the closure rate of oncoming traffic.
Many head-on collisions occur on two-lane roads when passing because drivers _______.
Misjudge the closure rate of oncoming traffic.
Several factors can cause failure including under inflation, hard braking, and _____.
Poor wheel alignment
Several factors can cause the failure including under inflation, hard braking, and ______
Poor wheel alignment
Child restraint anchorage systems should have _____ lower anchorages.
TWO
As a driver, you can lower the level of risk by __________.
signaling adjusting your speed and space based on your visibility searching the entire traffic scene for hazards All of these answers are correct
New hand positions are encouraged on the steering wheel such as
8 & 4 o' clock
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
