Questions and Answers
New York and New Jersey are the only states with laws that require motorists to yield to emergency vehicles sounding sirens and/or flashing red and/or blue emergency lights.
False
Pedestrian deaths occur in what percentage of all traffic fatalities?
17
Motorists are prohibited from blocking the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or stop sign.
True
The average large truck traveling at 55 mph can take almost how many feet to stop?
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What are a truck's blind spots called?
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When a school bus stops, all motorists traveling behind or approaching it must:
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As of 2008, how many mature drivers were licensed in the United States?
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An LSV, or low-speed vehicle, may not be driven on roadways with speed limits that exceed how many miles per hour?
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When encountering a construction-area warning sign, a motorist should:
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Which age group presents the greatest risk for alcohol or drug-related fatalities?
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Your blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on what kind of alcoholic beverage you drink.
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It takes only a few drinks to raise your BAC to a level at which driving is illegal.
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Drunk-driving fatalities have actually declined in recent years, thanks largely to:
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After alcohol, what is the drug most often found with drivers involved in collisions?
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Defensive driving means:
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When it looks like a collision may happen, many drivers panic, and fail to react.
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If you do not have an Antilock Braking System (ABS) and your car goes into a skid, you should:
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Even when a collision looks imminent, it's better to stay on the road than to steer off.
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If your vehicle is about to be hit from the front:
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When should you use the 'four-second plus rule'?
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At highway speeds of 50-55 mph, how many seconds gap do you need in oncoming traffic to pass safely?
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When approaching a left hand turn, it's best to keep your left wheels as close as possible to the centerline, and to use the left side of the intersection as much as possible.
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If a school bus is parked with its lights flashing on the opposite side of the road, you do not have to stop for it.
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Use your high beams:
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If you see a flashing 'Don't Walk' or 'Raised Hand' light as you are crossing a street, turn around immediately and go back the way you came.
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A sign that has a red circle with a red line through it means that you must proceed with caution.
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HOV lanes are reserved only for cars with multiple riders.
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A roundabout is another word for detour.
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Your suspension provides:
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A good rule of thumb for the side mirrors is to set them so that when you lean forward slightly, you can see the bottom of your vehicle.
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Seat belts can save a life and improve a motorist's chances of surviving a crash by what percentage?
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When driving on city roads, a motorist should look at least how many seconds ahead?
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When exiting a highway, you should signal at least how many feet before you reach the exit ramp?
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Study Notes
Emergency Vehicle Regulations
- Only New York and New Jersey require motorists to yield to emergency vehicles with sirens and lights.
Traffic Fatalities
- Pedestrian deaths account for 17% of all traffic fatalities.
Crosswalk Rules
- Motorists must not block crosswalks at red lights or stops.
Large Truck Stopping Distance
- A large truck traveling at 55 mph needs nearly 800 feet to stop.
Truck Blind Spots
- Blind spots for trucks are referred to as "no zones."
School Bus Safety
- All motorists must stop when a school bus halts.
Licensed Mature Drivers
- As of 2008, there were 22 million mature drivers licensed in the U.S.
Low-Speed Vehicle Regulations
- Low-speed vehicles (LSVs) cannot be driven on roads with speed limits over 25 mph.
Construction Area Protocol
- Upon encountering a construction-area warning sign, motorists should adjust their speed accordingly.
Alcohol-Related Fatalities
- The age group with the highest risk for alcohol or drug-related fatalities is 21 and younger.
Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)
- BAC is influenced by the amount of alcohol consumed, regardless of the beverage type.
Impairment and Driving
- It takes only a few drinks to reach illegal BAC levels for driving.
Reduced Drunk Driving Fatalities
- Drunk-driving fatalities have decreased due to greater awareness of designated drivers.
Common Substances in Collisions
- After alcohol, marijuana is the most common drug found in drivers involved in collisions.
Defensive Driving Definition
- Defensive driving involves operating your vehicle to optimize safety for yourself and others.
Driver Reactions
- Many drivers panic and fail to react effectively when a collision appears imminent.
Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS)
- Without ABS, if your car skids, you should quickly ease off the brake pedal.
Collision Maneuvering
- In a frontal crash, turning to make the hit a "glancing blow" is advisable.
Distance Rules
- Use the "four-second plus rule" during poor weather conditions to maintain safe following distances.
Safe Passing Distances
- A gap of 10-12 seconds is required in oncoming traffic to pass safely at highway speeds of 50-55 mph.
Left-Hand Turn Guidelines
- Keep left wheels close to the centerline when approaching left turns for safety.
School Bus Awareness
- Stop for school buses even if parked across the road with flashing lights.
High Beam Usage
- High beams are recommended at night on unfamiliar roads but should be used judiciously.
Pedestrian Signals
- Do not turn back when seeing a flashing "Don't Walk" signal; proceed cautiously.
Traffic Sign Interpretation
- A red circle with a line signifies no action is allowed.
HOV Lane Regulations
- High-occupancy vehicle lanes are designated for vehicles with multiple passengers.
Roundabout Definition
- A roundabout is not synonymous with a detour; it is a type of intersection.
Suspension System Purpose
- The suspension system provides a comfortable ride over various road conditions.
Side Mirror Adjustment
- The optimal position for side mirrors is not to see the bottom of the vehicle when leaning forward.
Seat Belt Effectiveness
- Wearing seat belts can improve survival chances in crashes by 60%.
City Driving Awareness
- While driving in cities, motorists should look at least 12 seconds ahead.
Highway Exit Signaling
- Signal at least 100 feet before reaching a highway exit ramp to ensure safety.
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