Defensive Driving School Final Test

Defensive Driving School Final Test 90% of collisions could have been avoided if a driver reacted ___ second(s) earlier. Ans- 1 What is the difference between and accident and a collision? Ans- Accident = chance Collision = known cause What are 3 risk factors that cause collisions? Ans- Driver error, roadway conditions, and vehicle malfunction Maximum speed in school zones Ans- 20 mph Maximum speed in city/town streets Ans- 25 mph Why can you get a ticket for going too slow? Ans- Holding up traffic, going too slow, construction, large vehicle in front of you Flashing red = Ans- stop sign flashing yellow = Ans- proceed with caution green arrow = Ans- protected turn drive into ________ and not away from ________ Ans- space, objects Targeting helps drivers... Ans- - visualize the path - search and plan your moves turn your ________ in the direction of your intended movement BEFORE turning the wheel Ans- head "but officer! i just didn't ______________" Ans- see them maintain a space Ans- cushion driving with ___________ reduces collisions by 20% Ans- headlights what factors affect your breaking distance? Ans- - hills - tire condition - worn brakes - heavy loads - speed - road conditions (weather or wear) from what lane position do you turn right in Ans- 3 from what lane position do you turn left in Ans- 2 from what lane position do you go straight in Ans- 1 ____ inched parking distance from the curb Ans- 12in ____ feet no parking from a driveway Ans- 5ft ____ feet no parking from a fire hydrant Ans- 15ft ____ feet no parking from a cross walk or intersection Ans- 20ft ____ feet no parking from a stop sign or traffic light Ans- 30ft ____ feet no parking from a railroad crossing Ans- 50ft _____ feet no parking from a fire station driveway Ans- 20ft ____ feet no parking from a fire station on the opposite side Ans- 75ft ____ years age under which it is illegal to leave a child in a parked car with the motor running Ans- 16 yrs ____ feet you are allowed to drive in a two-way left turn l