How Road Safety Savvy Are You?
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Nowadays young people are dying or suffer life-changing injuries on the roads than adults. Every child needs to know basic road safety rules and norms to avoid any mishap. This quiz has been developed for all age group to test their knowledge and make them aware of new road safety rules. So, let's try out the quiz. All the best!
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What is the top cause of death among teens?
- A.
Drug use
- B.
Asthma
- C.
Obesity
- D.
Vehicle crashes
Correct Answer
D. Vehicle crashesExplanation
Vehicle crashes take more teen lives than all other causes, and teens die in car crashes in larger proportions than any other driving group. Motor vehicle crashes account for more than one in three teen deaths. In 2007, 6,982 teens were killed in car crashes – that means 19 teens are killed every day. Think about how you can work to fight this statistic and save the lives, literally, of those around you.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the following are considered to be distracted driving?
- A.
Talking on your cell phone while driving
- B.
Texting while driving
- C.
Talking to a passenger while driving
- D.
Reading a map/typing directions into the GPS while driving
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the aboveExplanation
All of these behaviors are distracted driving behaviors because you are engaging in an activity that competes for your focus. The most common distraction for drivers is the use of cell phones. Texting while driving is 23 times more dangerous!Rate this question:
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- 3.
True or false: Drinking and driving is more dangerous than texting while driving.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The correct answer is false. A 2007 study conducted by SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) and Liberty Mutual Insurance Group found that texting while driving is becoming as dangerous as drinking and driving, in terms of interfering with a teen’s driving abilities. 46 percent of teens admitted that they text while driving!
It is important to note that both activities are extremely dangerous, and you should not engage in either behavior. Drinking and driving is not only dangerous, it is illegal. Now, even texting while driving is illegal in many states. Is it illegal in your state? It PAYS to find out!Rate this question:
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- 4.
What celebrity has embraced the safe driving cause and promotes a “No Phone Zone” pledge?
- A.
Dr. Phil
- B.
Justin Bieber
- C.
Michelle Obama
- D.
Oprah
Correct Answer
D. OprahExplanation
Oprah encourages drivers to sign the “No Phone Zone” pledge.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is one great advantage of having your tires properly inflated?
- A.
It can save gas and improve traction and handling.
- B.
It makes your car look nicer.
- C.
There are no advantages because tire pressure doesn't matter.
Correct Answer
A. It can save gas and improve traction and handling.Explanation
Find out more about proper tire pressure in the Road Safety Resources.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What does GDL stand for?
- A.
Great Driver’s License
- B.
Graduated Driver’s License
- C.
Good Driving License
- D.
“Go Drive!” License
Correct Answer
B. Graduated Driver’s LicenseExplanation
The GDL is a system designed to phase in young beginners to full driving privileges as they become more mature and develop their driving skills. There are three stages to a graduated system. Find out if your state has this program in place under Road Safety Resources.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Who is the most influential person for a teen driver?
- A.
Their peers
- B.
Celebrities
- C.
Their parents
Correct Answer
C. Their parentsExplanation
That’s right, parents are the most influential people to teen drivers. What parents say and do has a major impact on their teen’s driving habits.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Who should be Road Safety Savvy?
- A.
Pedestrians
- B.
Young drivers
- C.
Bus riders
- D.
Bike riders
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the aboveExplanation
It is everyone’s job to be Road Safety Savvy, whether you are behind the wheel, in the passenger seat, on a bus, on a bicycle or even just crossing the road on your own two feet! Knowing how to protect yourself and others in these situations is in invaluable and even life-saving skill.
Learn more about how you (or your teen) can become road safety savvy with our DASHboard Road Safety program!
GSCNC, in partnership with GEICO, created the DASHboard Road Safety Patch Program as the perfect way to learn more about being Road Safety Savvy.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What does a broken white line mean?
- A.
Never cross it
- B.
Overtake if it's safe to do so
- C.
Stay in your own lane at all times
- D.
Walk slowly
Correct Answer
B. Overtake if it's safe to do soExplanation
A broken white line on the road indicates that overtaking is allowed if it can be done safely. Drivers can cross the line to pass another vehicle, but they should exercise caution and ensure that there is enough visibility and space to overtake without endangering themselves or other road users.Rate this question:
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- 10.
How many penalty points can you get for driving on a cycle track?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
A. 1Explanation
Driving on a cycle track is considered a violation of traffic rules and can result in penalty points. The given answer, 1, indicates that a driver can receive one penalty point for this offense.Rate this question:
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