driving school
minimum speed limits are in place to
Maintain the general flow of traffic
cognitive distractions take your:
Mind off the task of driving
Most pedestrian fatalities ________
Occur at night
Center lanes may be used for
Turning left
what emotional states can affect your driving?
stress, anxiety, anger, sadness
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit?
0.08%
The best alternative option to avoid or reduce the severity of the crash is called the:
Path of least resistance
Which of the following is NOT a recommended step for safely returning to the road?
Rapidly jerking the wheel
When is it NOT okay to use the improved shoulder on a road?
To pass a slow moving vehicle in front of you
about __ percent of all fatally injured passengers in passenger vehicles were NOT wearing a seatbelt in 2015.
50%
If you are cycling at night, your front lamp should be visible from at least __________ feet.
500
A car traveling 60mph can take longer than ________ to stop
A football field
What is the most important safety gear a cyclist can wear?
A helmet
On a multiple lane highway, slow drivers should drive:
In the right hand lane
effects of drowsy driving
Inability to recall last few miles traveled, having disconnected or wandering thoughts, your head feels heavy, drifting from your lane
Rubbernecking is dangerous because of distracted driving and because rubbernecking drivers:
Often steer in the direction they are looking
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 in only _______.
Property damage
What is the safest option if you are feeling drowsy while driving?
Pull off the road and get rest
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
What should you do when dealing with a traffic stop?
Remain calm, keep your hands on the wheel, and follow all instructions
After stopping for a school bus, it is safe to proceed again when:
The bus has resumed motion and the red lights have stopped flashing
Momentum is the product of an objects speed and:
Weight
While passing another vehicle, how do you know when it is safe to return to the proper lane?
When you look in the rear view and can see pavement in front of the vehicle you're passing
What is a part of your suspension system
Tires, struts, and shocks
What is the best way to prevent an ejection from a car?
Wearing your seatbelt
Children under what age are required to use a child safety seat, unless they are taller than 57 inches?
7
What percent of bike crashes result in some kind of head injury?
75%
What should you check before beginning a trip?
tires, fluid levels, brakes, seat belt, the body
Seat belts saved an estimated how many lives in 2014?
12,000
About what percent of all fatalities on TN roads were due to speeding?
20%
Speeding was a leading cause of what percent of US roadway fatalities in 2015?
27%
I child younger than two years old or who weighs less than ______ pounds must ride in a rear facing car seat
35
how far before a turn must you signal?
50 feet
Your car can lose traction in how many inches of water?
6
What drugs have no effect on driver performance?
All drugs have an effect
Which of the following is an example of an economic loss?
All of the above: workplace losses, medical expenses, and property damage.
At a roundabout, you must yield to traffic:
Already inside the traffic circle
Being a good defensive driver involves _____ the actions of other drivers
Anticipating
What is the most frequently littered item?
Cigarette butts
Comprehensive coverage covers you in the event that
Damage is done to your vehicle by forces other than accidents
What are the defensive driving chain of events?
Decision, Action, Perception
Liability insurance covers damage _______.
Done to someone else where you are at fault
To recover from hydroplaning you should
Ease your foot off the gas
Because of their narrow profile and lighter weight, motorcyclists have limited rights to the road
False
By adjusting your mirrors, it is possible to completely remove all blind spots around a vehicle
False
Punishments for even a first conviction of DUI can include:
Fines
Speed and ________ Areoften to blame in the creation of collision traps
Following distance
You can control your cruising speed by using only the:
Gas pedal
What are good strategies for dealing with the mistakes of others?
Giving other drivers more room, staying sober and alert, slowing down
Almost _______ Of the people who died in fatal car accidents in 2015 weren't wearing a seatbelt.
Half
In 2014, 44% of all cyclist fatalities occurred between bikes and:
Light trucks
Which state had the highest number of roadway fatalities in 2015 according to the NHTSA?
Texas
When driving in fog, you should use your
Low beams
If you lose traction, you should NOT
Slam on the brakes
Do not pass if the line that divides traffic lanes is
Solid
What is an example of a regulatory sign?
Speed limit
If someone is injured at the scene of an accident what should you do?
Stay on the scene, leave them where they are, call for help
What does a flashing red light indicate?
The same as a stop sign; come to a complete stop, then proceed when there is no oncoming traffic
Which is NOT a safety tip for pedestrians?
Wear dark clothing at night to avoid blinding drivers.
Which is recommended for cyclists operating in wet conditions?
Wear reflective clothing
You cannot stop your car:
Within an intersection
You must yield to oncoming traffic when turning left except when:
You have a green left arrow indication a protected turn
If the crossing gates are down At a railroad track, you may only drive around the crossing gate if:
You may not drive around the crossing gate for any reason
In 2014, 67% of drivers involved in fatal crashes were:
alcohol impaired
Which of the following were key contributing factors to roadway accidents in TN?
all choices are correct: distracted driving, drunk driving, and speeding
Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for dealing with an aggressive driver:
maintain your lane when being followed closely
