Safe Sport Training Unit 1 UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Motor vehicle collisions are the ___ leading cause of accidental death in the U.S. & they
represent the leading cause of death for people ages ___ to ___. - CORRECT ANSWER -
fifth; 3 to 34
Each year, nearly __ in __ drivers is involved in a motor vehicle collision. Yet only 10 percent of
drivers fully recognize that driving is as risky as it is. - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 in 9
__ of every __ drivers say that they are more careful than most other drivers. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 3 of every 4
What 3 things make up the Highway Transportation System? What is the most influential
element? - CORRECT ANSWER - drivers, roadways and vehicles (only drivers can adapt
and they are the most influential element)
What is the # 1 choice for moving people and goods? - CORRECT ANSWER - motor
vehicles
Approximately ___ people lose their lives each day due to motor-vehicle collisions. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 100
Each year in the U.S., between _____ and _____ people lose their lives as a result of motor
vehicle collisions. (same as 2 jumbo jets crashing each week) - CORRECT ANSWER -
33,000 and 42,000
More than _____ people have been killed in traffic crashes over the past 25 years. - CORRECT
ANSWER - one million
, Between ____ and ___ people are injured each year in motor-vehicle crashes. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 2.5 and 3 million
Each year, motor vehicle crashes cost the U.S. economy over _____ in medical costs, lost time at
work, insurance premiums and property damage - CORRECT ANSWER - $200 billion
What is the #1 cause of fatal motor vehicle crashes? - CORRECT ANSWER - failing to
maintain lane position
What system helps to identify those who are not driving responsibly by keeping track of
violations and their seriousness? - CORRECT ANSWER - state point system (identifies
habitually neglectful drivers)
When you become a resident of Virginia, you have __ days to obtain a Virginia title and
registration for your vehicle, and __ days to obtain a Virginia driver's license. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 30; 60
A driver's license gives a person __ years of age or older full driving privileges to operate most
types of vehicles on Virginia roads. - CORRECT ANSWER - 18
How many points is failing to obey a traffic signal? - CORRECT ANSWER - 4 points (on
your record for 3 years)
How many points is High-occupancy vehicle lanes (HOV) penalties? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 3 points (The first offense results in a fine of $50-$125, second offense within
5 years is a fine of $250, third offense within 5 years is a fine of $500, and fourth or subsequent
offense within 5 years is a fine of $1,000.)
Driving without a License is prohibited in Virginia. Any person violating this law is charged
with a ___ __ misdemeanor, with subsequent offenses classified as ___ __ misdemeanors.
Multiple offenses may also result in vehicle impoundment. - CORRECT ANSWER - Class
2; Class 1
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Motor vehicle collisions are the ___ leading cause of accidental death in the U.S. & they
represent the leading cause of death for people ages ___ to ___. - CORRECT ANSWER -
fifth; 3 to 34
Each year, nearly __ in __ drivers is involved in a motor vehicle collision. Yet only 10 percent of
drivers fully recognize that driving is as risky as it is. - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 in 9
__ of every __ drivers say that they are more careful than most other drivers. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 3 of every 4
What 3 things make up the Highway Transportation System? What is the most influential
element? - CORRECT ANSWER - drivers, roadways and vehicles (only drivers can adapt
and they are the most influential element)
What is the # 1 choice for moving people and goods? - CORRECT ANSWER - motor
vehicles
Approximately ___ people lose their lives each day due to motor-vehicle collisions. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 100
Each year in the U.S., between _____ and _____ people lose their lives as a result of motor
vehicle collisions. (same as 2 jumbo jets crashing each week) - CORRECT ANSWER -
33,000 and 42,000
More than _____ people have been killed in traffic crashes over the past 25 years. - CORRECT
ANSWER - one million
, Between ____ and ___ people are injured each year in motor-vehicle crashes. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 2.5 and 3 million
Each year, motor vehicle crashes cost the U.S. economy over _____ in medical costs, lost time at
work, insurance premiums and property damage - CORRECT ANSWER - $200 billion
What is the #1 cause of fatal motor vehicle crashes? - CORRECT ANSWER - failing to
maintain lane position
What system helps to identify those who are not driving responsibly by keeping track of
violations and their seriousness? - CORRECT ANSWER - state point system (identifies
habitually neglectful drivers)
When you become a resident of Virginia, you have __ days to obtain a Virginia title and
registration for your vehicle, and __ days to obtain a Virginia driver's license. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 30; 60
A driver's license gives a person __ years of age or older full driving privileges to operate most
types of vehicles on Virginia roads. - CORRECT ANSWER - 18
How many points is failing to obey a traffic signal? - CORRECT ANSWER - 4 points (on
your record for 3 years)
How many points is High-occupancy vehicle lanes (HOV) penalties? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 3 points (The first offense results in a fine of $50-$125, second offense within
5 years is a fine of $250, third offense within 5 years is a fine of $500, and fourth or subsequent
offense within 5 years is a fine of $1,000.)
Driving without a License is prohibited in Virginia. Any person violating this law is charged
with a ___ __ misdemeanor, with subsequent offenses classified as ___ __ misdemeanors.
Multiple offenses may also result in vehicle impoundment. - CORRECT ANSWER - Class
2; Class 1
