Wheels in Motion Defensive Driving Exam
1. Hydroplaning Condition
A car can hydroplane:
● A) Only in deep puddles
● B) On a thin layer of water
● C) Only at speeds above 70 mph
● D) Only on smooth pavement
Answer: B) On a thin layer of water
2. Diamond Symbol Meaning
A diamond symbol on the roadway indicates a:
● A) Bike lane
● B) Parking zone
● C) High occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane
● D) Emergency lane
Answer: C) High occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane
3. Night Driving Safety - Dr. Van Tassel
According to Dr. Van Tassel, what should you do when driving at night?
● A) Use high beams constantly
● B) Drive faster to get home sooner
● C) Increase the space cushion around your vehicle
● D) Follow other vehicles closely
Answer: C) Increase the space cushion around your vehicle
4. Right-of-Way to Emergency Vehicles
, All drivers must yield the right-of-way:
● A) Only to police cars
● B) Only to fire engines
● C) Only to ambulances
● D) To any police car, fire engines and/or ambulances and any emergency
vehicle, which is using its siren, bells or flashing lights
Answer: D) To any police car, fire engines and/or ambulances and any
emergency vehicle, which is using its siren, bells or flashing lights
5. Pedestrian Fatality Location
Almost seven out of ten pedestrian fatalities happen in which type of area?
● A) Rural areas
● B) Urban areas
● C) Suburban areas
● D) Highway areas
Answer: B) Urban areas
6. Corrective Lenses Violation
Anyone that is required to wear corrective lenses while driving, and is caught NOT
wearing them, may:
● A) Receive a warning only
● B) Be fined only
● C) Have their license suspended only
● D) Both be fined and have their license suspended
Answer: D) Both be fined and have their license suspended
7. Roadside Litter from Trucks
Approximately what percentage of the roadside litter flies out of the back of pick-up
trucks?
1. Hydroplaning Condition
A car can hydroplane:
● A) Only in deep puddles
● B) On a thin layer of water
● C) Only at speeds above 70 mph
● D) Only on smooth pavement
Answer: B) On a thin layer of water
2. Diamond Symbol Meaning
A diamond symbol on the roadway indicates a:
● A) Bike lane
● B) Parking zone
● C) High occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane
● D) Emergency lane
Answer: C) High occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane
3. Night Driving Safety - Dr. Van Tassel
According to Dr. Van Tassel, what should you do when driving at night?
● A) Use high beams constantly
● B) Drive faster to get home sooner
● C) Increase the space cushion around your vehicle
● D) Follow other vehicles closely
Answer: C) Increase the space cushion around your vehicle
4. Right-of-Way to Emergency Vehicles
, All drivers must yield the right-of-way:
● A) Only to police cars
● B) Only to fire engines
● C) Only to ambulances
● D) To any police car, fire engines and/or ambulances and any emergency
vehicle, which is using its siren, bells or flashing lights
Answer: D) To any police car, fire engines and/or ambulances and any
emergency vehicle, which is using its siren, bells or flashing lights
5. Pedestrian Fatality Location
Almost seven out of ten pedestrian fatalities happen in which type of area?
● A) Rural areas
● B) Urban areas
● C) Suburban areas
● D) Highway areas
Answer: B) Urban areas
6. Corrective Lenses Violation
Anyone that is required to wear corrective lenses while driving, and is caught NOT
wearing them, may:
● A) Receive a warning only
● B) Be fined only
● C) Have their license suspended only
● D) Both be fined and have their license suspended
Answer: D) Both be fined and have their license suspended
7. Roadside Litter from Trucks
Approximately what percentage of the roadside litter flies out of the back of pick-up
trucks?
