IDriveSafely Final Exam Quiz & Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What do driving decisions depend on?

Learned information, realistic perceptions, and sound judgments.

If you see farm equipment ahead traveling the same road as you, what should you do?

Pass them on the right and exercise patience.

Cruise control should not be used in what conditions?

Rain.

Young children can sustain serious injuries from ___ which deploy even in a low-speed crash.

Airbags. Signup and view all the answers

Highway hypnosis is related to what driving condition?

Drowsy driving. Signup and view all the answers

What emotional challenge might you experience if you feel your anger rising in a traffic jam?

Restriction. Signup and view all the answers

What is one major advantage of push/pull steering from the low-hand position?

Enhanced vehicle control because the arms stay close to the body and maintain a more stable vertical body position. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of most skids?

Driver error. Signup and view all the answers

While you are passing on a two-lane road, what should you identify?

A safe space to return. Signup and view all the answers

If you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights ahead, what should you not do?

Do not follow too closely. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if involved in a collision and the vehicles are still operational?

Move them out of traffic. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of driving record do the majority of drivers involved in collisions have?

Good. Signup and view all the answers

Fatality related to motor vehicle traffic is the number one cause of accidental death and motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death for people ages _ to _.

3 to 33. Signup and view all the answers

If intervention is not working, what should you do instead of driving with the impaired driver?

Call a cab. Signup and view all the answers

Using an octane rated higher than your vehicle's rating does what?

Does not increase power. Signup and view all the answers

What could you experience if you take sedatives?

Impaired reflexes. Signup and view all the answers

Over ___ people were killed in 2005 in alcohol-related crashes.

16,000. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if your vehicle begins to hydroplane?

Reduce your speed. Signup and view all the answers

In general, for males, it takes the liver up to ___ to process approximately one drink.

1 hour. Signup and view all the answers

If you park off the shoulder after a breakdown, what should you be mindful of?

Tall grass. Signup and view all the answers

Aggressive driving can be defined as operating a vehicle in a manner that is likely to what?

Endanger someone. Signup and view all the answers

When your rearview mirror is set to its night setting, what may it hamper?

Your ability to judge the distance of traffic behind you. Signup and view all the answers

Traffic engineers and lawmakers have designed our roads, laws, and traffic controls to help drivers do what?

Anticipate and predict what other road users are about to do. Signup and view all the answers

Alcohol begins to affect you ___ after it enters your body.

Moments. Signup and view all the answers

After you start your vehicle, ensure that the ___ are off.

Warning lights. Signup and view all the answers

If an approaching driver refuses to switch his high beams too low, what should you do?

Locate the white line marker and use it to guide you. Signup and view all the answers

Traction control systems do what for the driver?

Assist. Signup and view all the answers

Looking at the ground beside a moving vehicle helps you judge its what?

Speed. Signup and view all the answers

In the U.S., each year approximately ___ people are injured and around 40,000 people are killed in traffic collisions.

3 million. Signup and view all the answers

Never ___ on or near a railroad track.

Stop. Signup and view all the answers

Text can be used with a diamond symbol to delineate what?

Reserved lanes. Signup and view all the answers

When approaching a railroad crossing, what must you look?

Both ways. Signup and view all the answers

Why is alcohol quick to find its way to the brain?

The brain contains more blood. Signup and view all the answers

One of the most important things you can do while driving is concentrate on the what of your passengers?

Safety. Signup and view all the answers

What should you avoid if you see raindrops splashing on the surface of the road?

Hard braking and overly aggressive steering. Signup and view all the answers

Among those killed in crashes, which group has the highest death rates per miles driven?

Teenage drivers. Signup and view all the answers

____ is one of the top 3 factors associated with fatal crashes.

All of these answers are correct. Signup and view all the answers

New pedestrian and school zone signs exist on the roadway. They are what?

Fluorescent yellow-green diamond shape. Signup and view all the answers

When you are tired, your what shrinks?

Peripheral vision. Signup and view all the answers

On a three or five lane roadway, when you have a broken yellow line on your side of the road, what should you do?

Give the right of way to oncoming traffic. Signup and view all the answers

If you are a passenger and have your seat reclined with your safety belt on, in the event of a crash, what could happen to your body?

Your body could slide forward, increasing the chance of injury. Signup and view all the answers

Risk while driving is defined as the probability of ___ damage or loss.

Injury. Signup and view all the answers

When being passed by a motorcycle, what should you do?

Stay in your lane. Signup and view all the answers

If you pack your vehicle full, what should you reference?

Your owner's manual for maximum load weight. Signup and view all the answers

When you enter traffic from a stopped position, you should yield the right of way to whom?

All the answers are correct Signup and view all the answers

When going through a curve, you should stay where?

On the right side of your lane. Signup and view all the answers

Slick or wet, low traction surface conditions make it hard to control the speed and what of your vehicle?

Direction. Signup and view all the answers

Electronic highway message boards communicate what?

Safety messages. Signup and view all the answers

There are usually ___ collisions in a motor vehicle crash.

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Turn on your signal well in advance of your maneuver to turn or change lanes to what?

Provide warning to other drivers. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Driving Decisions and Safety

Driving decisions depend on learned information, realistic perceptions, and sound judgments.
Farm equipment should be passed on the right while exercising patience.
Cruise control is not suitable for use in rainy conditions.
Airbags can cause serious injuries to young children, even in low-speed crashes.
Highway hypnosis is connected to drowsy driving, posing serious risks.

Emotional and Physical Control

Experiencing anger in a traffic jam reflects an emotional challenge known as restriction.
Push/pull steering from the low-hand position improves vehicle control by keeping arms close to the body.
Most vehicle skids are attributed to driver error.

Emergency and Traffic Situations

When passing on a two-lane road, ensure a safe space is identified for returning to your lane.
Maintain a safe distance from emergency vehicles with flashing lights.
Move vehicles out of traffic after a collision if they are operational to prevent further incidents.

Driver Behavior and Statistics

Many drivers involved in collisions typically have good driving records.
Motor vehicle traffic fatalities are the leading cause of accidental death, especially for individuals aged 3 to 33.
A significant number of people were killed in alcohol-related crashes, with statistics showing over 16,000 fatalities in 2005.

Impairment and Risk Management

The liver takes approximately one hour to process one standard drink for males.
Taking sedatives can result in impaired reflexes and delayed reaction times.
If a vehicle begins to hydroplane, speed reduction is necessary to regain control.

General Safe Driving Practices

Never stop on or near railroad tracks to avoid accidents.
Precious safety messages are communicated through electronic highway message boards.
Always yield the right of way to all when entering traffic from a stopped position.

Vehicle Operations and Maintenance

Check that warning lights are off after starting your vehicle.
Reference the owner’s manual for maximum load weight if your vehicle is packed full.
Peripherals shrink when tired, reducing effective vision while driving.

Pedestrian Awareness

New pedestrian and school zone signs are fluorescent yellow-green diamond shapes, enhancing visibility.
It is crucial to stay in your lane while being passed by a motorcycle.

Traffic Laws and Signs

Traffics are designed to help anticipate and predict actions of other road users.
Use a signal well in advance of turning or changing lanes for safety.

Additional Considerations

A breakdown requires cautious parking, especially in tall grass areas to avoid fire hazards.
Aggressive driving endangers other road users, a risk factor in many accidents.
New drivers, including teenagers, face higher fatality rates per miles driven compared to other age groups.

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