Defensive Driving and Safety Quiz

Questions and Answers

A preventable collision is one in which the driver fails to do everything _______________ to avoid it.

reasonable

You increase your chances of surviving a collision by more than _______________ when you use safety belts.

50%

What can we control when driving?

ourselves and our vehicles

In poor driving conditions, the first steps we should take are to?

slow down and increase following distance Signup and view all the answers

Driving ability is only impaired by alcohol; Over-The-Counter and illegal drugs can be used without decreasing your ability to operate a motor vehicle.

False Signup and view all the answers

A driver, who keeps his or her blood alcohol level below the legal limit of 0.08, will not have impaired driving abilities.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does a distraction refer to in driving?

anything that takes your eyes or mind off the road and hands off of the wheel Signup and view all the answers

_______________ is a safe following distance in good conditions.

three seconds Signup and view all the answers

What is the number one most unsafe driving behavior that contributes to violations, crashes, injuries, and deaths?

too much or unsafe speed Signup and view all the answers

The best ways to determine the safest driving speed are to know the speed limit and?

assess the conditions Signup and view all the answers

What does the delayed acceleration technique refer to?

Waiting to go through an intersection, until you have a chance to scan for other vehicles Signup and view all the answers

Slow moving vehicles should display?

either hazard lights or the orange reflective triangle Signup and view all the answers

It is safe to enter an intersection, even if you might be stuck in the intersection after the light changes.

False Signup and view all the answers

This background color is used on signs for traveler services, information, and evacuation routes.

blue Signup and view all the answers

As a vehicle's speed increases, its stopping distance?

increases Signup and view all the answers

Match the strategies for facing a head-on collision:

Drive, not swerve, off the road onto the shoulder = Best strategy Reduce speed = Best strategy Grip the wheel firmly with both hands = Best strategy Signup and view all the answers

Four-wheel drive vehicles are able to stop faster than two-wheel drive vehicles.

False Signup and view all the answers

Developing defensive driving habits involves: (list one)

Making safe and legal driving decisions Signup and view all the answers

Pedestrians can legally use bicycle lanes on the side of the road.

False Signup and view all the answers

Adults need _______________ hours of sleep every night.

7-9 Signup and view all the answers

This background color is used on signs that designate electronic billing lanes.

purple Signup and view all the answers

Orange is used as a background color for these types of signs...

temporary traffic control Signup and view all the answers

For every 10 mph over 50 mph, the risk of death in a traffic crash is tripled.

True Signup and view all the answers

Improper turns include: (list one)

U-Turns Signup and view all the answers

How do you avoid a head-on collision? (list one method)

Read the road ahead for potential hazards Signup and view all the answers

When approaching an intersection, one way to avoid a collision is to?

Cover the brake and scan to the left, ahead, right, and back to the left Signup and view all the answers

When driving in fog, you should use your vehicle's low-beam lights.

True Signup and view all the answers

Children younger than 12 may ride in the front seat of your vehicle only if they are properly restrained by a lap and shoulder belt.

False Signup and view all the answers

What types of crashes can result from making unsafe passes? (list one)

Getting run off the road Signup and view all the answers

The 'No Zone' is?

a large vehicle's blind spot Signup and view all the answers

The safest way to deal with an aggressive driver is to?

let the driver go by and ahead of you Signup and view all the answers

How many seconds should you add to the three-second following distance for every adverse driving condition?

one second Signup and view all the answers

Stopping distance is equal to?

Perception distance + reaction time + braking distance Signup and view all the answers

You can cross a broken white line separating lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction.

True Signup and view all the answers

For air bag safety, front-seat passengers should adjust their seat as far back from the dashboard as possible.

True Signup and view all the answers

This background color is used on signs that designate recreational or cultural points.

brown Signup and view all the answers

These background colors are used on warning signs.

yellow and fluorescent green Signup and view all the answers

During a crash air bags can cause fatalities when: (list one)

Lack of child restraint or safety belt use Signup and view all the answers

When an emergency vehicle approaches, you:

Move to the right shoulder and stop Signup and view all the answers

Absent any other direction by a law enforcement officer, the 'Move-Over' law states that a driver should:

either move to a non-adjacent lane or slow to a reasonable and proper speed Signup and view all the answers

Coordination is the first ability to be impaired by alcohol.

True Signup and view all the answers

Light or 'lite' beer has less alcohol than regular beer.

False Signup and view all the answers

How do you scan an intersection?

Look left, look straight ahead, look right, and scan back to the left Signup and view all the answers

The most common cause of right of way violations that cause accidents/fatalities: (list one)

failure to yield Signup and view all the answers

The best way to determine the safest driving speed is to?

know the speed limit and assess the driving conditions Signup and view all the answers

Following the delayed acceleration rule, when stopped at an intersection and the light turns green you should wait two seconds before accelerating into the intersection to?

allow time to scan the intersection Signup and view all the answers

A stale green light is a light that has been green for a long time.

True Signup and view all the answers

Covering the brake means?

Moving your foot off of the gas and above, but not touching, the brake pedal Signup and view all the answers

Your red traffic light changes to green while a pedestrian is crossing in your traffic lane. You should?

give the right of way to the pedestrian Signup and view all the answers

When shifting from park (P) to Drive (D), you should?

Release the parking break and depress the brake pedal Signup and view all the answers

A space cushion is?

An open space around your vehicle Signup and view all the answers

Before entering traffic from the curb, you should: (list one)

turn your blinker signal on Signup and view all the answers

Red is used as a background color for these types of signs:

Stop = Type of sign Yield = Type of sign Wrong way = Type of sign Do not enter = Type of sign Signup and view all the answers

What does depressing the brake pedal do?

Activates the rear brake lights Signup and view all the answers

What does the seat-belt do?

positions you to safely hit the airbag and keeps you within the vehicle passenger compartment Signup and view all the answers

Central (focal) vision is?

Straight-ahead, cone-shaped area of your field of vision Signup and view all the answers

Peripheral vision is?

To the sides of your field of vision Signup and view all the answers

Depth perception is?

Judging the distance between you and other objects Signup and view all the answers

A color blind driver can compensate by?

Remembering the order of lights in a traffic signal Signup and view all the answers

When jump starting a vehicle with a dead battery, what should you ensure?

Make sure that both batteries are the same voltage Signup and view all the answers

This background color is used on signs for directions, guides, and permissive information.

green Signup and view all the answers

When leaving a parking space, you?

Must yield to all approaching traffic Signup and view all the answers

The chance of a collision is greatest at?

An intersection Signup and view all the answers

An intersection that has signals or signs to assign the right of way is called?

a controlled intersection Signup and view all the answers

You allow others to go first when you?

yield Signup and view all the answers

You intend to turn left at an intersection. Others will yield the right of way to you for a left turn only when your?

Left-turn arrow is green Signup and view all the answers

A green light that has been green for a while is called a?

stale green light Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Collision and Safety

A preventable collision occurs when a driver fails to take reasonable actions to avoid it.
Using safety belts increases the chances of surviving a collision by over 50%.
Drivers can only control themselves and their vehicles while driving.

Driving Conditions and Speed

In poor driving conditions, the first steps should be to slow down and increase following distance.
A safe following distance in good conditions is three seconds.
The number one unsafe driving behavior is excessive speed.
For every 10 mph over 50 mph, the risk of death in a crash triples.

Distractions and Driver Impairments

Distractions include anything that diverts attention from the road or takes hands off the wheel.
Impairment in driving ability can result from alcohol, over-the-counter drugs, and illegal substances.
A blood alcohol level below the legal limit does not guarantee undiminished driving abilities.

Defensive Driving

Defensive driving includes making safe decisions, creating a safe driving environment, and practicing courtesy and cooperation.
Delayed acceleration means waiting before proceeding through green lights to scan for hazards.

Traffic Signs and Signals

Background colors on signs communicate different messages: blue is for traveler services, purple for electronic billing lanes, orange for temporary traffic control, and brown for recreational or cultural points.
Warning signs utilize yellow and fluorescent green backgrounds.
Red is used for stop, yield, wrong way, and do not enter signs.

Emergency Situations and Aggressive Drivers

The safest response to an aggressive driver is to allow them to pass.
When an emergency vehicle approaches, drivers should move to the right and stop if possible.
Follow the "Move-Over" law by relocating to a non-adjacent lane or slowing down near vehicles with flashing lights.

Intersection Protocols

At intersections, scan left, straight, right, and back to left before proceeding.
Yield to pedestrians crossing in your lane, even if the traffic light changes to green.
Covering the brake means shifting your foot from the gas without initially pressing the brake pedal, preparing for potential stops.

Vision and Perception

Central vision is the straight-ahead, cone-shaped area of sight, while peripheral vision covers the sides.
Depth perception is crucial for judging distances between the vehicle and other objects.

Additional Driving Information

Children younger than 12 should ride in the back seat unless properly restrained.
Slow-moving vehicles must display hazard lights or an orange reflective triangle.
Stopping distance consists of perception distance, reaction time, and braking distance.

Battery and Vehicle Maintenance

When jump-starting a car, ensure both batteries match in voltage and refer to the owner's manual for specific procedures.

General Safety Tips

A space cushion is the open area around a vehicle that enhances safety.
Always check for obstructions and pedestrians before entering traffic from a curb.
Follow proper procedures when changing lanes or reversing from a parking space, yielding to approaching traffic.

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Description

Test your knowledge on defensive driving techniques and safety measures. This quiz covers preventable collisions, the importance of seat belts, proper speed in various driving conditions, and the impact of distractions and impairments. Enhance your awareness and skills for safer driving.