Safe Driving and Road Safety Quiz
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What are the two types of bad drivers?

  • Careful
  • Aggressive
  • Both A and B (correct)
  • Unaware

    • What does the American Institute for Public Safety define as an aggressive driver?

    Selfish

    How many registered vehicles are there in the United States today?

    265 million

    Safe driving starts with?

    <p>Willingness to admit that you need to make small changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many crashes occur every year in the United States?

    <p>5.8 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many licensed drivers are there in the United States today?

    <p>222 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum age for the issuance of an instruction permit?

    <p>15 years and 6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long do convictions stay on your record?

    <p>5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Arizona's Financial Responsibility Law requires every driver to maintain liability insurance coverage at all times.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the trickiest time of day to drive?

    <p>Twilight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you use when driving in fog?

    <p>Low beams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do to your following distance in any adverse conditions?

    <p>Increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not available to the public?

    <p>Record of your mental health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to course statistics, drivers who get more tickets are involved in?

    <p>More crashes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You could face mandatory revocation of your license for?

    <p>Not stopping to give help when involved in a crash</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Warning signs are always in the shape of a?

    <p>Diamonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A school zone is in the shape of a?

    <p>Schoolhouse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A railroad crossing sign is in the shape of a?

    <p>Circle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Regulatory signs are?

    <p>White or red</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fines in construction zones are?

    <p>Doubled</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You can NEVER pass over a?

    <p>Solid yellow line on your side of the road</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is acceptable to use the HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) Lane when?

    <p>You have two or more occupants in your vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You must stop at a stop sign for at least?

    <p>3 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you miss your exit in a roundabout, you should?

    <p>Continue driving around the roundabout until your exit comes up again</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Signs and road markings are types of traffic controls.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color are construction signs?

    <p>Orange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person convicted of a first violation for a speed contest is required by the court to?

    <p>Perform 40 hours of community service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You have less reaction time the faster you drive.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Basic Speed Law state?

    <p>Do not go faster than is safe for conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Stopping distance progressively?

    <p>Increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The speed limit in any business or residence district is?

    <p>25 mph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The greater the speed, the greater the?

    <p>Force of impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At 55 mph, it will take approximately how many feet to stop the car?

    <p>228 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the number on the speed limit sign?

    <p>The safest maximum speed for that road</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You may be cited for driving at the posted speed limit if?

    <p>The posted speed is not safe at that time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How far ahead should you scan for traffic hazards?

    <p>12 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When parking on a hill with your vehicle facing down the hill, you should?

    <p>Turn your front wheels towards the curb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you avoid another driver's blind spots?

    <p>Driving ahead of or directly behind the other driver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a school bus is stopped and flashing its red lights, you should?

    <p>Remain stopped until the roadways are clear of all children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When possible, pedestrians should?

    <p>Cross at a designated crosswalk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The state of Arizona requires that all riders of motor-driven cycles over the age of 18 wear a helmet.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first automobile crash in the United States occurred in New York City in 1896.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Trucks have?

    <p>Larger blind spots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you use your brakes properly?

    <p>Applying gradual pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You can overtake or pass a vehicle safely if?

    <p>You can see safely for about 1/3 of a mile ahead of you</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Driver distraction contribute to approximately?

    <p>1 out of 4 collisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You should wait until you are certain that all lanes are clear before making a turn.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You may make a U-Turn when?

    <p>From the far left lane when no vehicles are approaching the opposite direction and it is safe and legal to do so</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you are involved in a traffic crash, you should not?

    <p>Drive away from the scene of the crash immediately after it occurs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You may pass another car in a No Passing zone as long as you can complete the maneuver quickly and safely.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you hit a car from behind, you are usually legally at fault.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An example of a dangerous passing situation is?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you are pregnant, it is recommended that you do not use a lap shoulder belt.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The proper way to wear your lap belt is?

    <p>Around your hips</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More than half of the crashes that cause injury or death happen at speeds less than 40 mph and?

    <p>Within 5 miles of home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All children under how many years old must be secure in the back seat?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor does not affect the 'Force of Impact'?

    <p>The gender of the car</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You can brace yourself before a traffic crash.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What injury may occur if you wear your shoulder belt under your arm?

    <p>Their aorta separated from their heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Traffic collisions are among the top killers of children in America.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The example given to relate the large number of deaths that occur from drinking and driving involved?

    <p>747 jumbo jets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these would you consider impaired drivers?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A majority of all people who die in alcohol and other drug-related crashes in this country are under the age of 35.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Arizona's 'Zero Tolerance Law' enforce?

    <p>Institutes stiff penalties on any driver under 21 years of age who has trace of alcohol or drugs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum BAC limit in Arizona at which you are presumed impaired?

    <p>0.08</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is synergism?

    <p>The combination of alcohol and another drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Having one drink or even less than one drink may impair your driving.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is synergism?

    <p>A reaction to mixing alcohol with any other drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first thing that is affected by someone who drinks alcohol?

    <p>Judgement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The fine for the first conviction of a DUI (BAC 0.08 or more) is?

    <p>At least $250</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the only way to sober up?

    <p>Time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you had too much to drink at night, you still may be affected in the morning.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first thing a police officer looks for in an impaired driver?

    <p>Weaving within the lane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What precautions can be taken to avoid driving impaired after a party?

    <p>Make plans with a designated driver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Alcohol is considered a?

    <p>Poisonous drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It will take approximately how long for each consumed drink to leave your body?

    <p>One hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the #1 contributing factor in many crashes?

    <p>Attitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What genre of music did the instructor suggest to listen to when stressed on the road?

    <p>Classical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Impaired driving is simply driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You should NOT deal with your frustrations on the road by?

    <p>Yelling at the cars around you</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In order to stay alert when you're fatigued, you should?

    <p>Take short stops and walk around the car</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is your chance of being involved in a car crash?

    <p>1 in 25</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Common Sense Driving is?

    <p>A strategy for predicting and avoiding collisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Driving a motor vehicle is?

    <p>A privilege</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Your driving may be impaired by?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Types of Bad Drivers

    • Two main categories: Aggressive and Unaware
    • Aggressive drivers lack courtesy, creating dangerous road conditions.

    Vehicle and Driver Statistics

    • Approximately 265 million registered vehicles in the U.S.
    • Over 222 million licensed drivers in the U.S.

    Safe Driving Principles

    • Effective safe driving begins with the willingness to make small changes.
    • Increase following distance in adverse conditions to ensure safety.
    • Scan at least 12 seconds ahead for potential hazards.

    Road Safety and Regulations

    • More than 5.8 million crashes occur annually in the U.S.
    • Fines in construction zones are doubled to encourage compliance.
    • The Basic Speed Law emphasizes not exceeding the speed that is safe for conditions.

    Traffic Signs and Their Meanings

    • Warning signs are diamond-shaped; regulatory signs are white or red.
    • Construction signs are orange, while school zone signs are shaped like a schoolhouse.
    • Railroad crossing signs are circular.
    • Convictions remain on driving records for five years.
    • Failing to stop and help after an accident may lead to mandatory license revocation.
    • A solid yellow line indicates "no passing" on that side of the road.

    Driver Impairment and Alcohol

    • Driving under the influence, even after only one drink, can impair judgment.
    • Synergism refers to the combined effect of alcohol with other drugs.
    • Maximum BAC limit presumed impaired in Arizona is 0.08.
    • Zero Tolerance Law applies severe penalties for drivers under 21 with any alcohol in their system.

    Health and Safety Concerns

    • Over half of injury-related crashes happen at speeds under 40 mph and within five miles of home.
    • All children below five years old must use a child restraint device in the back seat.
    • Traffic collisions are a leading cause of death for children in America.

    Defensive Driving Techniques

    • Avoid other drivers' blind spots by positioning ahead or directly behind.
    • Maintain a safe distance when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights.
    • If you miss your exit in a roundabout, continue around until you can exit safely.

    Emotional Considerations While Driving

    • Anger and distractions significantly contribute to driving incidents, with distractions causing about 1 in 4 collisions.
    • Music can impact your driving mood; classical music is suggested for stress relief.
    • It’s essential to handle fatigue by taking breaks during long drives.

    Responsibilities as a Driver

    • An increasing stopping distance is essential; at 55 mph, stopping a vehicle takes about 228 feet.
    • You may be cited for driving at the posted speed limit if it is unsafe for current conditions.
    • Planning ahead for a designated driver is crucial to avoid impaired driving situations.

    General Precepts

    • Driving is viewed as a privilege, not a right, with personal responsibility emphasized for safety.
    • Always approach driving with a mindset of common sense and awareness to prevent collisions.

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    Test your knowledge on safe driving principles, types of bad drivers, and important traffic regulations. This quiz covers statistics about vehicles and drivers, as well as the meanings of various traffic signs. Enhance your understanding of road safety and improve your driving habits.

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