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1. A preventable collision is one in which the driver fails to do everything
_______________ to avoid it.: reasonable
2. You increase your chances of surviving a collision by more than
_______________, when you use safety belts.: 50%
3. The only things we can control when driving are: ourselves and our vehicles
4. In poor driving conditions, the first steps we should take are to: slow down and
increase following distance
5. True or False: Driving ability is only impaired by alcohol; Over-The-Counter
and illegal drugs can be used without decreasing your ability to operate a
motor vehicle.: false
6. True or False: A driver, who keeps his or her blood alcohol level below the legal
limit of .08, will not have impaired driving abilities.: false
7. When talking about distracted driving, a distraction refers to:: anything that takes
your eyes or mind off the road and hands off of the wheel
8. _______________ is a safe following distance in good conditions.: three seconds
9. The number one most unsafe driving behavior that contributes to violations,
crashes, injuries, and deaths.: too much or unsafe speed
10. The best ways to determine the safest driving speed are to know the speed
limit and: assess the conditions
11. Delayed acceleration technique refers to:: Waiting to go through an intersection, until you
have a chance to scan for other vehicles
12. Slow moving vehicles should display:: either hazard lights or the orange reflective triangle
13. True or False: it is safe to enter an intersection, even if you might be stuck in
the intersection after the light changes.: false
14. This background color is used on signs for traveler services, information, and
evacuation routes.: blue
15. As a vehicle's speed increases, it's stopping distance: increases
16. When facing a head-on collision, the best strategy is to (3): -drive, not swerve, off the
road onto the shoulder
-reduce speed
-grip the wheel firmly with both hands
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17. True or False: Four-wheel drive vehicles are able to stop faster (in a shorter
distance) than two-wheel drive vehicles.: false
18. Developing defensive driving habits involves: (3): -Making safe and legal driving decisions
-Creating a safe, stress-free personal driving space in and around your vehicle
-Practicing common sense, courtesy, and cooperation
19. True or False: Pedestrians can legally use bicycle lanes on the side of the
road.: false
20. Adults need _______________ hours of sleep every night.: 7-9
21. This background color is used on signs that designate electronic billing
lanes.: purple
22. Orange is used as a background color for these types of signs...: temporary traffic
control
23. True or False: For every 10 mph over 50 mph, the risk of death in a traffic
crash is tripled.: true
24. Improper turns include: (3): U-Turns, turning from the wrong lane, turning into the wrong lane
25. How do you avoid a head-on collision: (4): -Read the road ahead for potential hazards
-Drive to the right of the center of your lane
-Reduce speed when you see an oncoming vehicle veers into your lane, this will reduce your impact and increase time
available for reaction
-Ride off the road to avoid an oncoming vehicle
26. When approaching an intersection, one way to avoid a collision is to:: Cover the
brake and scan to the left, ahead, right, and back to the left
27. True or False: When driving in fog, you should use your vehicle's low-beam
lights: true
28. True or False: Children younger than 12 may ride in the front seat of your
vehicle only if they are properly restrained by a lap and shoulder belt.: false
29. What types of crashes can result from making unsafe passes? (3): -getting run off
the road
-getting sideswiped
-getting hit head-on
30. The "No Zone" is: a large vehicle's blind spot
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1. A preventable collision is one in which the driver fails to do everything
_______________ to avoid it.: reasonable
2. You increase your chances of surviving a collision by more than
_______________, when you use safety belts.: 50%
3. The only things we can control when driving are: ourselves and our vehicles
4. In poor driving conditions, the first steps we should take are to: slow down and
increase following distance
5. True or False: Driving ability is only impaired by alcohol; Over-The-Counter
and illegal drugs can be used without decreasing your ability to operate a
motor vehicle.: false
6. True or False: A driver, who keeps his or her blood alcohol level below the legal
limit of .08, will not have impaired driving abilities.: false
7. When talking about distracted driving, a distraction refers to:: anything that takes
your eyes or mind off the road and hands off of the wheel
8. _______________ is a safe following distance in good conditions.: three seconds
9. The number one most unsafe driving behavior that contributes to violations,
crashes, injuries, and deaths.: too much or unsafe speed
10. The best ways to determine the safest driving speed are to know the speed
limit and: assess the conditions
11. Delayed acceleration technique refers to:: Waiting to go through an intersection, until you
have a chance to scan for other vehicles
12. Slow moving vehicles should display:: either hazard lights or the orange reflective triangle
13. True or False: it is safe to enter an intersection, even if you might be stuck in
the intersection after the light changes.: false
14. This background color is used on signs for traveler services, information, and
evacuation routes.: blue
15. As a vehicle's speed increases, it's stopping distance: increases
16. When facing a head-on collision, the best strategy is to (3): -drive, not swerve, off the
road onto the shoulder
-reduce speed
-grip the wheel firmly with both hands
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17. True or False: Four-wheel drive vehicles are able to stop faster (in a shorter
distance) than two-wheel drive vehicles.: false
18. Developing defensive driving habits involves: (3): -Making safe and legal driving decisions
-Creating a safe, stress-free personal driving space in and around your vehicle
-Practicing common sense, courtesy, and cooperation
19. True or False: Pedestrians can legally use bicycle lanes on the side of the
road.: false
20. Adults need _______________ hours of sleep every night.: 7-9
21. This background color is used on signs that designate electronic billing
lanes.: purple
22. Orange is used as a background color for these types of signs...: temporary traffic
control
23. True or False: For every 10 mph over 50 mph, the risk of death in a traffic
crash is tripled.: true
24. Improper turns include: (3): U-Turns, turning from the wrong lane, turning into the wrong lane
25. How do you avoid a head-on collision: (4): -Read the road ahead for potential hazards
-Drive to the right of the center of your lane
-Reduce speed when you see an oncoming vehicle veers into your lane, this will reduce your impact and increase time
available for reaction
-Ride off the road to avoid an oncoming vehicle
26. When approaching an intersection, one way to avoid a collision is to:: Cover the
brake and scan to the left, ahead, right, and back to the left
27. True or False: When driving in fog, you should use your vehicle's low-beam
lights: true
28. True or False: Children younger than 12 may ride in the front seat of your
vehicle only if they are properly restrained by a lap and shoulder belt.: false
29. What types of crashes can result from making unsafe passes? (3): -getting run off
the road
-getting sideswiped
-getting hit head-on
30. The "No Zone" is: a large vehicle's blind spot
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