I Drive Safely Test Questions & Answers

I Drive Safely Test Questions & Answers Roads that function as expressways and divided highways have high speeds and greater risk of ________ crashes. - ✔✔high-impact Adjust your vehicle __________ to help prevent a d ...

I Drive Safely Test Questions & Answers Roads that function as expressways and divided highways have high speeds and greater risk of ________ crashes. - ✔✔high-impact Adjust your vehicle __________ to help prevent a dangerous event from occurring or to minimize the consequences of an unavoidable crash. - ✔✔position or speed Slowing down or "rolling thought" a STOP sign is __________. - ✔✔against the law _________, the roadway, and your vehicle are all categories associated with risk that you should assess before you get behind the wheel. - ✔✔The driver _________ is the temporary removal of your privilege to drive. - ✔✔Suspension About one out of every ten drivers _________. - ✔✔is involved in a crash each year Driving is a _______ society has entrusted to us when we are issued a license. - ✔✔privilege Evaluate weather conditions, the condition of your vehicle and other risk factors, including _________, every time you drive. - ✔✔your own well-being Your driving environment changes each time you get behind the wheel - weather, road conditions, your vehicle and other drivers are _________. - ✔✔unpredictable In the U.S., over 2 million people are injured and over 30,000 people are killed in traffic collisions __________. - ✔✔each year Rear-end crashes are the most common type of collisions because ______ . - ✔✔drivers follow too closely behind the vehicle ahead Speed ______. - ✔✔increases the distance required to stop At intersections, look to the ________ first. - ✔✔left Determine the stopping distance by these factors ________. - ✔✔perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance If you drive an SUV or RV, you need to be worried about clearance when driving _____________. - ✔✔in parking garages When exiting a parking spot, ____________ has the right-of-way. - ✔✔the vehicle that is already in the lane New hand positions are encouraged on the steering wheel such as __________. - ✔✔8 and 4 o'clock How can you assess whether you are not looking far enough ahead when you drive? - ✔✔You make frequent, quick stops. Enter a curve SLOWER than the posted speed if ________. - ✔✔All of these answers are correct. You should search a minimum of __________ seconds ahead of your vehicle to avoid obstacles in your path. - ✔✔10-15 seconds About __________ in every ten Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some time in their life. - ✔✔three The effects of alcohol are ________. - ✔✔unpredictable Stimulants can generate a __________. - ✔✔false sense of well-being All drugs issued under a prescription _______. - ✔✔have warning labels When you combine alcohol with some drugs, the results can be _____. - ✔✔fatal Depressants affect the __________. - ✔✔central nervous system If you notice someone driving erratically behind you, you should __________. - ✔✔let him or her pass you and position your vehicle with plenty of space behind the bad driver Cold medicines can _______. - ✔✔have side effects that slow ability to think and react quickly In California, the fine for a DUI can range from $390 to _________ (plus penalty assessments). - ✔✔$1,000 If you are taking a prescribed drug and are going to drive, __________. - ✔✔conduct a selfinventory of all drugs consumed and their side effects The rhythm that regulates the body's natural wake/sleep cycle is called _______. - ✔✔circadian rhythm While driving, if you need to use your cell phone, _________. - ✔✔pull over to use the phone Some people, when they are caught in a situation where they have no control can become frustrated, which can lead to ______. - ✔✔aggression Never drive when your body tells you __________. - ✔✔it is tired When you detect your emotions beginning to dominate your judgment and actions while driving, you should practice _______. - ✔✔self regulation Other drivers depend on you to be rational and ________. - ✔✔predictable A driver who feels justified in dominating others and participates in crash-causing behavior is a/an ___________. - ✔✔aggressive driver If you experience microsleep, __________. - ✔✔pull off the road at a safe place and nap Microsleeps last __________ seconds. - ✔✔4 to 5 It is not safe to drive if you stay awake during _____. - ✔✔your natural sleep time Passing a stopped school bus with flashing red lights and a stop signal arm can generate a fine of up to __________. - ✔✔$1,000 If a police officer is directing traffic during a funeral procession you must give them __________. - ✔✔the right-of-way Do not use your horn directly behind a __________ or a horse rider on the side of the roadway. - ✔✔bicyclist Position your vehicle in the _______ of your lane before turning right and move toward the center line when you are about to turn left. - ✔✔right side __________ diamond-shaped or __________ signs alert drivers of construction zones. - ✔✔Orange, rectangular If you hear or see an emergency vehicle approaching within __________, you must safely pull over to the right-hand edge or curb. - ✔✔1,000 feet In California, __________ are permitted to use HOV lanes. - ✔✔motorcycles The use of turn signals and your __________ are the methods of communicating to other road users that are used most often. - ✔✔brake lights Step vans (delivery trucks) and 15-passenger vans __________. - ✔✔have poor rearward vision In California, pedestrians crossing outside of a marked crosswalk not at an intersection must ________ the right-of-way to other vehicles. - ✔✔yield