Defensive Driving
Test your knowledge on defensive driving.
- 1.
How often is it estimated somebody dies in a crash on U. S. roads?
- A.
Once every 3 minutes
- B.
Once every 11 minutes
- C.
Once every 33 minutes
- D.
Once every 63 minutes
Correct Answer
B. Once every 11 minutes -
- 2.
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is responsible for
- A.
10% of all road accidents
- B.
33% of all road accidents
- C.
50% of all road accidents
- D.
75% of all road accidents
Correct Answer
B. 33% of all road accidents -
- 3.
Actions considered to be distracted driving include
- A.
Speeding
- B.
Using a cell phone while driving
- C.
Getting wrapped up in thoughts or emotions while driving
- D.
Driving with bad brakes
- E.
B and C
Correct Answer
E. B and CExplanation
Speeding and driving with bad brakes are considered driving hazards, instead.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What are the two main types of driving hazards?
- A.
Distracted driving and bad weather conditions
- B.
Reckless driving and busy intersections
- C.
Human error and dangerous conditions
- D.
Driving under the influence and aggressive driving
Correct Answer
C. Human error and dangerous conditions -
- 5.
How do seat belts save lives?
- A.
Increase chance of remaining conscious after a crash
- B.
Prevent user from being thrown from a vehicle during an accident
- C.
Prevent driver from hitting steering wheel
- D.
Prevent driver from drinking while driving
- E.
A, B & C
Correct Answer
E. A, B & C -
- 6.
How often should you have your tires rotated so that they wear evenly?
- A.
5,000 miles
- B.
10,000 miles
- C.
20,000 miles
- D.
30,000 miles
Correct Answer
B. 10,000 miles -
- 7.
Rear-end collisions can be avoided by
- A.
Speeding up abruptly so the vehicle in back of you won't hit you
- B.
Refraining from using turn signals unless it's dark out
- C.
Slowing down gradually
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
C. Slowing down gradually -
- 8.
What is the "2-second" rule with reference to driving?
- A.
The amount of time you should wait at a traffic light before proceeding after the light turns green
- B.
The amount of time you are able to look away from the road and still be able to remain safe
- C.
The amount of time you should allow between you and the vehicle in front of you while driving on the road
- D.
The amount of time you should engage your turn signal before actually changing lanes
Correct Answer
C. The amount of time you should allow between you and the vehicle in front of you while driving on the road -
- 9.
Which is NOT an example of a defensive driving technique?
- A.
Speeding up while being passed
- B.
Keeping an eye one what's going on behind you
- C.
Following the 2-second rule
- D.
Slowing down if you see brake lights ahead
Correct Answer
A. Speeding up while being passed -
- 10.
Adjust to bad weather or difficult road conditions by
- A.
Speeding up
- B.
Turning on lights and wipers
- C.
Decreasing following distance
- D.
Driving quickly through puddles
Correct Answer
B. Turning on lights and wipers -
- 11.
To drive more safely at night
- A.
Make sure windows are clean
- B.
Turn on lights and sunset
- C.
Drink lots of water to stay hydrated
- D.
Use high beams at all times
Correct Answer
A. Make sure windows are cleanExplanation
Selection B is not correct because it is suggested that lights be turned on 12 hours before sunsetRate this question:
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- 12.
A National Sleep Foundation study finds that this percentage of adults have admitted to having fallen asleep at the wheel:
- A.
4%
- B.
11%
- C.
17%
- D.
23%
Correct Answer
C. 17% -
- 13.
If you are involved in an accident you should
- A.
Think about getting a new vehicle
- B.
Call the police
- C.
Wait for somebody else to stop before doing anything
- D.
Turn on the radio
Correct Answer
B. Call the police -
- 14.
If you encounter an aggressive driver you should
- A.
Move out of their way
- B.
Avoid eye contact
- C.
Keep your emotions in check
- D.
All of the Above
Correct Answer
D. All of the Above -
- 15.
Alcohol and drugs impair your
- A.
Reaction time
- B.
Ability to determine distances
- C.
Judgment
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
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