DriveSafeOnline Defensive Driving 1 Hr
At a roundabout, you must yield to traffic:
Already in the traffic circle
Talking on the phone is not distracting if the phone is hands-free. True or False?
False
Which of the following are effects of drowsy driving? Select all that apply.
Having disconnected or wandering thoughts Your head feels heavy An inability to recall the last few miles traveled Drifting from your lane
If you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should:
Pull over to the right and stop your car
What are the two strategies that increase safety in all adverse driving conditions?
Reduce speed and increase following distance
Minimum speed limits are often in place for what reason?
To maintain the general flow of traffic
What is the leading cause of death for people aged 16 to 24?
Traffic accidents
Center lanes may be used for the following:
Turning left
When passing another vehicle, how do you know when it's safe to return to the proper lane?
When you look in the rear-view mirror and can see pavement in front of the vehicle you're passing
You must yield to oncoming traffic when turning left except when:
You have a green left arrow indicating a protected turn
If the crossing gates are down at a railroad track, you may drive around the crossing gate only if:
You may not cross around a crossing gate for any reason
What does a flashing red light indicate?
You must come to a complete stop before proceeding
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
If your visibility has been reduced by the headlights of oncoming drivers, you should ________.
look away and focus on the lanes of the highway
When driving in fog, you should switch on your ______.
low beams
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
Over 71% of all crashes reported resulted only in _________.
property damage
You may not pass when the line that divides traffic lanes is _____.
solid
How far before a turn must you signal?
100 feet
About __ percent of all fatally injured passengers in passenger vehicles were NOT wearing a seatbelt in 2015.
50
Your car can lose traction in just how many inches of water?
6
Even if you aren't legally drunk, a single drink can alter your ______ state.
All choices are correct
Texting and driving creates what kind of distraction?
All choices are correct
Which of the following is NOT in the defensive driving chain of events?
Hesitation