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A preventable collision is one in which the driver fails to do everything _______________ to avoid it.
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.
You increase your chances of surviving a collision by more than _______________ when you use safety belts.
50%
What can we control when driving?
What can we control when driving?
ourselves and our vehicles
In poor driving conditions, the first steps we should take are to?
In poor driving conditions, the first steps we should take are to?
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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.
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.
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A driver, who keeps his or her blood alcohol level below the legal limit of 0.08, will not have impaired driving abilities.
A driver, who keeps his or her blood alcohol level below the legal limit of 0.08, will not have impaired driving abilities.
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What does a distraction refer to in driving?
What does a distraction refer to in driving?
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_______________ is a safe following distance in good conditions.
_______________ is a safe following distance in good conditions.
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What is the number one most unsafe driving behavior that contributes to violations, crashes, injuries, and deaths?
What is the number one most unsafe driving behavior that contributes to violations, crashes, injuries, and deaths?
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The best ways to determine the safest driving speed are to know the speed limit and?
The best ways to determine the safest driving speed are to know the speed limit and?
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What does the delayed acceleration technique refer to?
What does the delayed acceleration technique refer to?
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Slow moving vehicles should display?
Slow moving vehicles should display?
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It is safe to enter an intersection, even if you might be stuck in the intersection after the light changes.
It is safe to enter an intersection, even if you might be stuck in the intersection after the light changes.
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This background color is used on signs for traveler services, information, and evacuation routes.
This background color is used on signs for traveler services, information, and evacuation routes.
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As a vehicle's speed increases, its stopping distance?
As a vehicle's speed increases, its stopping distance?
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Match the strategies for facing a head-on collision:
Match the strategies for facing a head-on collision:
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Four-wheel drive vehicles are able to stop faster than two-wheel drive vehicles.
Four-wheel drive vehicles are able to stop faster than two-wheel drive vehicles.
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Developing defensive driving habits involves: (list one)
Developing defensive driving habits involves: (list one)
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Pedestrians can legally use bicycle lanes on the side of the road.
Pedestrians can legally use bicycle lanes on the side of the road.
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Adults need _______________ hours of sleep every night.
Adults need _______________ hours of sleep every night.
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This background color is used on signs that designate electronic billing lanes.
This background color is used on signs that designate electronic billing lanes.
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Orange is used as a background color for these types of signs...
Orange is used as a background color for these types of signs...
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For every 10 mph over 50 mph, the risk of death in a traffic crash is tripled.
For every 10 mph over 50 mph, the risk of death in a traffic crash is tripled.
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Improper turns include: (list one)
Improper turns include: (list one)
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How do you avoid a head-on collision? (list one method)
How do you avoid a head-on collision? (list one method)
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When approaching an intersection, one way to avoid a collision is to?
When approaching an intersection, one way to avoid a collision is to?
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When driving in fog, you should use your vehicle's low-beam lights.
When driving in fog, you should use your vehicle's low-beam lights.
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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.
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.
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What types of crashes can result from making unsafe passes? (list one)
What types of crashes can result from making unsafe passes? (list one)
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The 'No Zone' is?
The 'No Zone' is?
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The safest way to deal with an aggressive driver is to?
The safest way to deal with an aggressive driver is to?
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How many seconds should you add to the three-second following distance for every adverse driving condition?
How many seconds should you add to the three-second following distance for every adverse driving condition?
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Stopping distance is equal to?
Stopping distance is equal to?
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You can cross a broken white line separating lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction.
You can cross a broken white line separating lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction.
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For air bag safety, front-seat passengers should adjust their seat as far back from the dashboard as possible.
For air bag safety, front-seat passengers should adjust their seat as far back from the dashboard as possible.
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This background color is used on signs that designate recreational or cultural points.
This background color is used on signs that designate recreational or cultural points.
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These background colors are used on warning signs.
These background colors are used on warning signs.
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During a crash air bags can cause fatalities when: (list one)
During a crash air bags can cause fatalities when: (list one)
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When an emergency vehicle approaches, you:
When an emergency vehicle approaches, you:
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Absent any other direction by a law enforcement officer, the 'Move-Over' law states that a driver should:
Absent any other direction by a law enforcement officer, the 'Move-Over' law states that a driver should:
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Coordination is the first ability to be impaired by alcohol.
Coordination is the first ability to be impaired by alcohol.
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Light or 'lite' beer has less alcohol than regular beer.
Light or 'lite' beer has less alcohol than regular beer.
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How do you scan an intersection?
How do you scan an intersection?
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The most common cause of right of way violations that cause accidents/fatalities: (list one)
The most common cause of right of way violations that cause accidents/fatalities: (list one)
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The best way to determine the safest driving speed is to?
The best way to determine the safest driving speed is to?
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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?
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?
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A stale green light is a light that has been green for a long time.
A stale green light is a light that has been green for a long time.
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Covering the brake means?
Covering the brake means?
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Your red traffic light changes to green while a pedestrian is crossing in your traffic lane. You should?
Your red traffic light changes to green while a pedestrian is crossing in your traffic lane. You should?
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When shifting from park (P) to Drive (D), you should?
When shifting from park (P) to Drive (D), you should?
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A space cushion is?
A space cushion is?
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Before entering traffic from the curb, you should: (list one)
Before entering traffic from the curb, you should: (list one)
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Red is used as a background color for these types of signs:
Red is used as a background color for these types of signs:
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What does depressing the brake pedal do?
What does depressing the brake pedal do?
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What does the seat-belt do?
What does the seat-belt do?
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Central (focal) vision is?
Central (focal) vision is?
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Peripheral vision is?
Peripheral vision is?
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Depth perception is?
Depth perception is?
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A color blind driver can compensate by?
A color blind driver can compensate by?
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When jump starting a vehicle with a dead battery, what should you ensure?
When jump starting a vehicle with a dead battery, what should you ensure?
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This background color is used on signs for directions, guides, and permissive information.
This background color is used on signs for directions, guides, and permissive information.
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When leaving a parking space, you?
When leaving a parking space, you?
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The chance of a collision is greatest at?
The chance of a collision is greatest at?
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An intersection that has signals or signs to assign the right of way is called?
An intersection that has signals or signs to assign the right of way is called?
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You allow others to go first when you?
You allow others to go first when you?
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You intend to turn left at an intersection. Others will yield the right of way to you for a left turn only when your?
You intend to turn left at an intersection. Others will yield the right of way to you for a left turn only when your?
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A green light that has been green for a while is called a?
A green light that has been green for a while is called a?
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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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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.
