Which of the following are among the top 4 choice factors that contribute to a rise in roadway deaths in 2015?
Drunk driving, distracted driving, and speeding
Speeding was a factor in about what percentage of fatal crashes in 2015?
25%
About __ % of all fatally injured pasengers in passenger vehicles were NOT wearing a seatbelt in 2015?
50%
Which of the following is an example of an economic loss?
Workplace losses, medical losses, and property losses
What is the leading cause of death for people aged 16-24?
traffic accidents
Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for dealing with an aggressive driver?
Maintain your lane when being followed closely
Select all the emotional states that may affect your driving
Sadness, stress, anger, and anxiety
What is the maximum legal blood alcohol content level is a driver is on the roadway?
0.08%
Which of the following are effects of drowsy driving?
An inability to recall the last few miles traveled, having disconnected or wandering thoughts, your head feels heavy, and drifting between lanes
Which of the following is the safest option if you are feeling drowsy while driving?
Pull off the road and get rest
When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the right-of-way is given to the vehicle __.
on the right
Seat belts saved an estimated _ people in 2014.
12,000
In addition to obeying speed limits, you may also want to adjust your speed because:
you are driving at night, the weather is bad, and there is ice on the road
Which of the following is a recommendation for dealing with a traffic stop?
follow all instructions from the officer, remain calm, and keep your hands on the wheel
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
If the crossing gates are down at a railroad track, you may only drive around the crossing gate if:
You may not drive around a crossing gate for any reason
You may not pass when the lie that divides traffic lanes is __.
solid
You must yield to oncoming traffic when turning left except when:
You have a green left arrow indicating a protected turn
What is the most frequently littered item in the US?
Cigarette butts
If you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should:
pull over to the right and stop your car
Bad weather can result in which of the following conditions:
reduced visibility
Which are the two strategies that increase safety in all adverse driving conditions?
Reduce speed and increase following distance.
When recovering from hydroplaning, you should:
ease your foot off the gas
When driving in fog, you should switch on your __.
Low beam headlights
If you are caught in a tornado, your first option for a safe place is where?
A low lying area, like a ditch
Your car can lose traction in just how many inches of water?
6
Which of the following are good suggestions for driving in high traffic?
Signal often and early, be courteous, and don’t follow too closely
Rural driving is dangerous because:
There are more animals who may present a hazard, it is easier to speed, and there are more unpaved roads
On a multi-lane highway, slower traffic should:
Stay in the rightmost lane
If you are on a highway, you should use the __ to speed up to the pace of traffic.
entrance ramp and merging lane
Motorcyclists and pedalcyclists are vulnerable to which of the following roadway conditions?
poor shoulder conditions, railroad crossings, and potholes
Most drunk driving accidents occur between __.
midnight and 3am
You can control your cruising speed using only the __.
gas pedal
Which of the following does NOT affect traction?
The physical condition of the driver
A car traveling 60 MPH can take longer than __ to stop.
a football field
Momentum is the product of an object’s speed and _.
weight
Approximately 80% of people ejected from their vehicles die. What is the best way to prevent an ejection from a car?
wearing your seatbelt
If you lose traction, you should NOT:
slam on your brakes
Perception of light and motion outside of the central visual field is called______.
peripheral vision
All senses play a role in safe driving except which one?
Taste
Reactions that seem automatic, or which don’t require much thought are called __.
simple reactions
Distractions in the car that can disrupt your perception include:
other passengers, cell phone, and loud music
The two-second rule applies to vehicles traveling under _ MPH.
30
Which if the following are reasons that someone will want to increase the following distance?
It is nighttime, the road is wet, one is approaching a constructions zone, it is a new route that one has not driven before, and the road is crowded
Which of the following should you check before you begin a trip?
Tires, fluid levels, brakes, seat belt, and the body
Plan your route in advance. Looking at a GPS while driving could result in you becoming _.
distracted
Which of the following is an example of something in the traffic environment you should evaluate before driving?
rural roads, highways, and urban congestion
Being a good defensive driver involves _ the actions of other drivers.
anticipating
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
Which of the following is NOT in the defensive driving chain of events?
hesitation
Which of the following are good strategies for dealing with the mistakes of others?
slowing down, giving other drivers more room, and staying sober and alert
Which of the following are examples of common driving errors?
driving while intoxicated, speeding, driving while distracted
By adjusting your mirrors, it is possible yo remove all blind spots around a vehicle.
False
Which of the following does NOT count as a no-zone?
200 feet behind a truck
What hand signal is being shown? (bicycler’s left hand is extended directly downward)
slow down
What hand signal is being shown? (bicycler’s left arm is bent at a 45 degree angle with hand directly in air).
right turn
What hand signal is being shown? (bicycler’s left hand and arm are directly stretched straight out from should- hand and shoulder are parallel).
left turn
What hand signal is being shown? (bicycler’s right hand is directly extended out from shoulder/ parallel to it).
Right turn
In 2014, 44% of all cyclist fatalities occurred between bicycles and _.
light trucks
Most pedestrian fatalities _.
occur at night
Because of the narrow profile and light weight, motorcyclists have limited rights to the road.
False.
Which of the following are examples of driving distractions?
Cell phones, GPS units, Smoking, Eating, and daydreaming
Talking on the phone is not distracting if the phone is hands-free.
false
Cognitive distractions take your __.
mind off the task of driving
Wait until __ before adjusting the volume of the radio of the climate controls.
a red light
Texting and driving creates what kind of distraction?
Manual distraction, cognitive distraction, and a cognitive distraction.
Following closely creates _.
a front collision trap
Speed and _ are often to blame in the creation of collision traps.
following distance
Which of the following is NOT recommended step for safely returning to the road?
rapidly jerking the wheel
The best alternative option to avoid or reduce the severity of the crash is called the _.
path of least resistance
If you find yourself in deep water like a lake or river, the most important thing you can do is:
get out of the car as quickly as possible
If someone is injured at the scene of an accident, what should you do?
Leave them where they are, call for help, and stay on the scene
Rubbernecking is dangerous because of distracted driving and because rubbernecking drivers _.
often steer in the direction they are looking
If you engine stalls while driving, you should:
brake gently, shift your car into neutral, and steer toward the side of the road
If you experience an inability to steer, you should immediately apply full pressure to the brakes to stop quickly as possible.
false
Almost _ of people who died in a fatal car accidents in 2015 weren’t wearing a seatbelt.
half
Children under the age of __ are required to use a child safety seat, unless they are taller than 4′ 9″.
8
In the US, more people die in motor accidents who are not wearing seatbelts than die from…..
drowning accidents (true), smoke related illnesses (false), shark attacks (true), mass shootings in the US (true), home fires (true), drug overdoses (false),
Which of the following is NOT part of your suspension system?
hazard lights
Anti-lock braking systems are designed to:
prevent you from skidding
If your car is equipped with an airbag, you do not need to wear your seatbelt.
False
What is the most important safety gear a cyclist can wear?
a helmet
What percentage of bike crashes result in some kind of head injury?
75%
Children have died in cars when outside temperatures were as low as __ degrees.
60
Physiology refers to the:
functioning of your body parts
Which of the following is NOT caused by alcohol consumption?
Improvement of motor function
It is safe to drive as long as your BAC is at or below:
0.00%
Drinking to the point where your brain is no longer able to store information in memory is called_________.
blacking out
Synergistic effects refer to the combination of effects from _ and.
alcohol and other drugs
Even if you aren’t legally drunk, a single drink can alter your _ state.
psychological, physical, and emotional
What is the legal BAC in all 50 states?
0.08%
A minor can sometimes be charged as an adult with a BAC over 0.08%.
True
You can transport unopened alcohol __.
in the trunk
Implied consent means that you agree to take a breathalyzer test just by operating a motor vehicle.
true