Questions and Answers
If your vehicle begins to skid you should turn the steering wheel ______
in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go
Of all collisions reported, most are a result of someone choosing an unsafe behavior.
True
Weather-related hazards reduce drive visibility, vehicle traction and/or steering control. They include...
all of the above
What happens when you take a risk while driving?
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A ______ shaped road is slightly higher at the center and lower at the outer edges, allowing water to drain off the road.
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What is defensive driving?
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A preventable collision is a collision in which the driver fails to do everything _______________ to avoid it.
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What are the three basic steps in the NSC collision prevention formula?
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Which one of the following is a way to focus your attention on driving so that you can recognize a hazard and understand the defense against it?
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Seat belts increase your chances of surviving a collision by more than ______ percent.
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If you find that you are becoming aggravated or choosing unsafe, aggressive behaviors, what three steps can you take to regain control?
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______ is the number one unsafe driving behavior that contributes to collisions and violations.
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_____ is the distance a vehicle travels from the moment an event occurs until you see it and become aware of the danger.
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Always keep, at a minimum, a ______-second following distance behind the vehicle in front of you.
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NHTSA reports that the average text takes the driver's eyes off the road for ______ seconds.
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Sleeping for less than 8 hours a night interrupts your circadian rhythms and impairs cognitive performance.
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Road signs use color and shape to help you identify the type and purpose of the sign.
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It is acceptable to increase the speed of your vehicle over the legal speed limit to merge onto a highway.
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Your ability to drive safely can be impaired by the use of certain over-the-counter drugs.
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Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is impacted by ______.
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Follow the four Rs (read, right, reduce, and ride) when ___________.
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To prevent collisions and violations at intersections that have traffic lights, use the _________ to ensure the intersection is clear before you enter it.
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The law clearly states which driver has the right of way.
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Statistically speaking, your chances for a collision are highest ______.
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The circular shape of a roundabout reduces the likelihood of ___________.
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When driving behind a large truck, if you can't see the truck's two outside mirrors you are _______.
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When an emergency vehicle approaches and you are in the middle of an intersection you should _________
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Vehicles displaying the 'slow-moving vehicle' sign cannot travel faster than ______.
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In heavy traffic areas, you should wave pedestrians across the street if there is no crosswalk.
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If an animal suddenly appears on the road in front of you, experts advise swerving to avoid hitting the animal.
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The three stages of a collision include the vehicle crash, the human crash, and the external crash.
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At the moment of impact in a vehicle collision unbelted occupants are still traveling at the vehicle's original speed.
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A preventable collision is one in which you failed to do everything ______ to avoid it.
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_________ is the single most important component to your engine's health.
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If your accelerator pedal gets stuck while driving you should shift the car into _____
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If you are on a multi-lane highway and an emergency vehicle is stopped on the road shoulder with flashing lights, the ________ law requires you to move away from the emergency vehicle by at least one lane.
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When approaching a railroad crossing, you need to treat it the same way you treat other intersections.
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Seat belts and airbags together offer the best protection in a collision.
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Following the four Rs (read, right, reduce and ride) when __________.
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My vehicle can stop just as fast as the one I'm following.
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Study Notes
Skidding and Vehicle Control
- When skidding, turn the steering wheel in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go for better control.
Unsafe Driving Behaviors
- Most collisions result from unsafe behaviors chosen by drivers. This statement is true.
Weather-Related Hazards
- Hazards like reduced visibility, traction, and steering control are exacerbated by weather conditions.
Risk and Control
- Taking risks while driving means relinquishing control of the situation to external factors.
Road Design
- A crowned road has a higher center and lower edges to facilitate water drainage.
Defensive Driving
- Defensive driving aims to save lives, time, and money despite surrounding conditions and other drivers' actions.
Preventable Collisions
- A preventable collision occurs when a driver fails to take reasonable measures to avoid it.
Collision Prevention Formula
- The NSC collision prevention formula consists of three basic steps: recognize, understand, and act.
Focused Attention
- The "what if" strategy helps drivers concentrate on recognizing hazards and determining defenses.
Importance of Seat Belts
- Wearing seat belts can increase survival chances in a collision by over 50%.
Managing Aggressive Driving
- Regain control when aggravated by reflecting, reframing, and refocusing.
Key Unsafe Driving Behavior
- Improper speed is the leading unsafe driving behavior linked to collisions.
Perception Distance
- Perception distance is the span a vehicle travels from the onset of an event to the moment you recognize the danger.
Following Distance
- Maintain a minimum following distance of three seconds behind the vehicle in front.
Distraction from Texting
- Texting takes a driver’s eyes off the road for approximately 4.6 seconds on average.
Effects of Sleep Deprivation
- Less than 8 hours of sleep disrupts circadian rhythms and impairs cognitive abilities, making this statement true.
Road Sign Recognition
- Road signs use color and shape to convey information about their type and purpose; this statement is true.
Highway Merging
- Increasing speed above the legal limit to merge onto a highway is not acceptable.
Drug Impairment
- Certain over-the-counter drugs can impair safe driving abilities, making this statement true.
Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)
- BAC levels are influenced by various factors, including consumption and individual physiology.
Collision Avoidance Techniques
- Employ the four Rs (read, right, reduce, and ride) to help avoid head-on collisions.
Intersections and Traffic Lights
- Use delayed acceleration at traffic light-controlled intersections to ensure they are clear before proceeding.
Right of Way Law
- The law does not clearly define which driver has the right of way, making this statement false.
Collision Probability
- Statistically, the likelihood of a collision is highest at intersections.
Roundabouts
- The circular design of roundabouts helps decrease the risk of head-on collisions.
Blind Spots with Large Trucks
- If unable to see a large truck's external mirrors, you could be in their blind spot.
Emergency Vehicles
- When an emergency vehicle approaches in an intersection, continue through and then yield.
Slow-Moving Vehicles
- Vehicles with a "slow-moving vehicle" sign cannot exceed 25 mph.
Pedestrian Crossings
- Waving pedestrians across in heavy traffic without a crosswalk is not safe; this statement is false.
Avoiding Animal Collisions
- Experts advise against swerving to avoid striking an animal on the road, to maintain vehicle control.
Stages of Collision
- The assertion that the stages of a collision include vehicle crash, human crash, and external crash is false.
Impact of Seat Belts
- Unbelted occupants at the moment of impact continue at the vehicle’s original speed, a true assertion.
Reasonable Avoidance
- A preventable collision arises when reasonable efforts to avoid it are not made.
Engine Maintenance
- Engine oil is vital for your engine's overall health and performance.
Handling Stuck Accelerator
- If the accelerator becomes stuck, shifting the vehicle into neutral is the correct response.
Move Over Law
- The move over law dictates that drivers must change lanes away from an emergency vehicle with flashing lights.
Railroad Crossings
- Approach railroad crossings as you would any other intersection for safety.
Safety Features in Vehicles
- Seat belts and airbags together provide optimal protection during a collision; this is a true statement.
Misconceptions about Stopping Distance
- The belief that your vehicle can stop as quickly as the one you are tailgating is false, emphasizing the need for adequate following distance.
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