IDriveSafely Final Exam Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Driving decisions depend on learned information, realistic perceptions, and ___?

Sound Judgments (correct)

Guessing

Fast Reflexes

Instinct

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

pass them on the right, and exercise patience

Cruise control should not be used in the ___?

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 ___?

drowsy driving Signup and view all the answers

If you are stuck in a traffic jam and you can feel your anger rising, you are experiencing an emotional challenge called ___?

restriction Signup and view all the answers

One major advantage of push/pull steering from the low-hand position is ___?

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

Most skids are caused by ___?

driver error Signup and view all the answers

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

identify a safe space to return Signup and view all the answers

If you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights ahead, you should ___?

do not follow too closely Signup and view all the answers

If you are involved in a collision and the vehicles are still operational, you should ___?

move them out of traffic Signup and view all the answers

The majority of drivers involved in collisions are people who have a ___ driving record?

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 ___?

3 to 33 Signup and view all the answers

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

call a cab Signup and view all the answers

Using an octane rated higher than your vehicle increases power.

False Signup and view all the answers

If you take sedatives, you could experience ___?

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

If your vehicle begins to hydroplane, you should ___?

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, you should ___?

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 ___?

endanger someone Signup and view all the answers

When your rearview mirror is set to its night setting, it may 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 ___ what other road users are about to do?

anticipate and predict 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 to low, you should ___?

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

Traction control systems ___ the driver?

assist Signup and view all the answers

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

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 ___?

reserved lanes Signup and view all the answers

When approaching a railroad crossing, you must look ___?

both ways Signup and view all the answers

Alcohol is quick to find its way to the brain because ___?

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 ___ of your passengers.

safety Signup and view all the answers

If you see raindrops splashing on the surface of the road or if you are forced to drive through a puddle or standing water, you should ___?

avoid hard braking and overly aggressive steering Signup and view all the answers

Among those killed, teenage drivers have the highest death rates per miles driven among all age groups, followed by elderly drivers and ___?

adult males 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 to warn drivers of an approaching crosswalk. They are ___?

fluorescent yellow-green diamond shape Signup and view all the answers

When you are tired, your ___ 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, you should ___?

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, ___?

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, you should ___?

stay in your lane Signup and view all the answers

If you pack your vehicle full, you should ___?

reference your owner's manual for maximum load weight Signup and view all the answers

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

All the answers are correct Signup and view all the answers

Stay ___ when going through a curve?

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 ___ of your vehicle.

direction Signup and view all the answers

Electronic Highway message boards communicate ___?

safety messages Signup and view all the answers

There are usually ___ collisions in a motor vehicle crash.

3 Signup and view all the answers

Turn on your ___ well in advance of your maneuver to turn or change lanes.

signal Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Driving Decisions and Judgements

Driving decisions rely on learned information, realistic perceptions, and sound judgements.
Emotional challenges, such as rising anger in traffic, can impair driving decision-making.

Interacting with Other Vehicles

When encountering farm equipment, pass on the right with patience.
Never follow too closely behind emergency vehicles with flashing lights.

Safety Features and Risks

Airbags can cause serious injuries to young children, even in low-speed crashes.
Majority of drivers involved in collisions have a good driving record.

Skids and Control

Most skids are attributed to driver error, emphasizing the need for cautious driving.
Push/pull steering from a low-hand position offers enhanced vehicle control.

Handling Difficult Conditions

Avoid using cruise control in rainy weather to maintain control.
If hydroplaning, reduce speed to regain traction.

Alcohol and Impairment

Alcohol affects coordination shortly after ingestion; most people take about one hour to process one drink.
More than 16,000 people died in alcohol-related crashes in 2005.

Traffic Incidents

Move vehicles out of traffic if involved in a collision and they are operational.
Anticipate actions of other road users to navigate effectively.

Pedestrian and School Zones

New fluorescent yellow-green diamond-shaped signs alert drivers of pedestrian and school zones.

Vision and Attention

Being tired shrinks peripheral vision, reducing awareness of the surroundings while driving.
Setting the rearview mirror to night mode might hinder distance judgment of traffic behind.

Crash Statistics and Risks

Motor vehicle traffic fatalities are the leading cause of accidental death for ages 3 to 33.
Each year, around 3 million people are injured in traffic collisions in the U.S.

General Safety Practices

Position your vehicle carefully when parked off the shoulder after a breakdown.
Reference the owner’s manual for maximum load weight when packing a vehicle.

Defensive Driving

Maintain lane position and stay aware when passed by motorcycles.
Signal well in advance when planning to turn or change lanes.

Final Notes

Aggressive driving creates risks for others. Maintain safe driving practices to enhance road safety.
Expect and respond to changing conditions, including wet or slick roads that make controlling speed and direction challenging.

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