Defensive Driving School Questions and Answers Rated A

Defensive Driving School Questions and Answers Rated A what does a red light mean? ✔✔Driver must stop what does a yellow light mean? ✔✔Clear the intersection, warns red will follow, slow what does a green light mean? ...

Defensive Driving School Questions and Answers Rated A what does a red light mean? ✔✔Driver must stop what does a yellow light mean? ✔✔Clear the intersection, warns red will follow, slow what does a green light mean? ✔✔Go when safe What does a flashing red light mean? ✔✔Same as a stop sign what does a flashing yellow arrow mean? ✔✔unprotected turn Yield to oncoming traffic turn when safe SOLID yellow arrow ✔✔warns red will follow, slow Green arrow ✔✔protected turn Red arrow ✔✔driver must stop, don't turn Stop before the... ✔✔curb line, Stop line, crosswalk, sidewalk, Smith System ✔✔Aim high in steering Get the big picture Keep your eyes moving Leave yourself an out Make sure others see you Aim high in steering ✔✔steer into open space, not away from objects Get the big picture ✔✔turn your head in your intended movement before turning the wheel Keep your eyes moving ✔✔search intersections by looking left, center, right Leave yourself an out ✔✔maintain a space cushion Make sure others see you ✔✔lightly tap your horn when you approach a parked car with white back up lights What reduces 20% of crashes? ✔✔Driving with your headlights on Blind spot ✔✔the area outside of a vehicle that the driver cannot see without turning their head or adjusting their mirrors Void area ✔✔the area outside of the vehicle that the driver cannot see Drivers who walk away from car crashes? Drivers who are wheeled away? ✔✔Slow down over a long period of time, Slow down over a short period of time Closed zone/trap ✔✔anything that makes you slow down or stop (check one) Check one ✔✔Check your rear view mirror before braking and after turning. Intruder/thief ✔✔Any vehicle or person who is an immediate threat or steals space Ped/foot/toddler/tail wagger/bike ✔✔Anything unpredictable crossing your path (that you could hit and/or harm) Sneaky right ✔✔A vehicle that threatens to turn right into your path of travel. Tailgater ✔✔A driver who follows another vehicle too closely How does gravity affect speed when going downhill? ✔✔Increases it How long does it take to recognize and react after seeing a hazard? ✔✔1.5 seconds What factors affect a vehicles energy while its in motion? ✔✔Speed and mass How many inches from the curb must you park? ✔✔12 inches How many feet away must you park from a railroad crossing? ✔✔50 feet How many feet are you allowed to drive in a turn lane? ✔✔300ft How many feet must you be from an APPROACHING vehicle when you pass? ✔✔More than 200 feet Clues to identifying intersections? ✔✔Traffic lights, stop signs, intersections signs, informational signs What kind of line-of-sight restrictions block a drivers vision at intersections? ✔✔Large vehicles, parked cars, bushes, changes in elevation what do cyclists have on the road that are the same for cars? ✔✔rules and rights Distance when passing a bicycle while driving in a car? ✔✔3 or more feet. What should you do if you enter a curve to fast? ✔✔Don't brake, don't speed up, and don't give up. How many feet away must you be from a railroad crossing, intersection, bridge, or tunnel to pass? ✔✔100 feet Maximum speed on ocean beaches ✔✔25 mph Maximum speed on county roads ✔✔50 mph Maximum speed on interstate freeways (urban area) ✔✔60 mph Maximum speed on interstate freeways (rural) ✔✔70 mph While on entrance ramp of freeways: ✔✔assess the area While in acceleration lane of freeways: ✔✔adjust speed, check for opening in traffic While in merging area of freeways: ✔✔yield, signal, check 1, 2, 3, merge When should you slow down if exiting a freeway? ✔✔Right after you enter the exit ramp What are each of the lanes on the freeway supposed to be used for? ✔✔Left: Passing and fast traffic Center: Through traffic Right: Merging, exiting, slow traffic When you have limited visibility: ✔✔slow down, pay attention, increase following distance What is over-driving your headlights? ✔✔Driving so fast that you cannot stop in the distance your head lights shine. When hydroplaning, what should you not do? ✔✔Brake ROAD RAGE? (aggressive driving) ✔✔60% of drivers have observed it 30% of drivers have been victims of it 25% of drivers have engaged in it How long does it take alcohol to reach the brain? ✔✔20-40 minutes Alcohol slows your_____,______, reduces your ability to see______, and makes you less_____. ✔✔reflexes, reaction time, clearly, aware How is BAC measured? ✔✔blood, breath, urine When do you sign the implied consent law? ✔✔When you receive your permit. Minimum amount of insurance coverage required in Washington? ✔✔$25,000 per person, $50,000 per collision Bodily injury liability coverage ✔✔Pays for everyone involved in the accident (if you caused it) except for you. Property damage liability coverage ✔✔Pays for damaged property you damaged in the car collision. Collision coverage ✔✔covers your car collision cost Comprehensive coverage ✔✔When your car is damaged by an unstoppable force. A tree falling, earthquake, vandalism, etc. How many feet away must you be from an emergency vehicle while it has its lights on? ✔✔500ft How many feet must you be from a CROSSWALK to park? ✔✔20 ft How many feet must you be from a fire station driveway to park? ✔✔20 ft How many feet must you be from an intersection with a STOP SIGN to park? ✔✔30 ft What is a deductible? ✔✔The minimum you must pay when you get in a collision. Your insurance then pays the rest (if any) of the collision that they can depending on your insurance plan. What are the best ways to prevent hydroplaning? ✔✔Hold the wheel with a strong grip, take your foot off the gas (to slow down), have tires with good traction How does fatigue affect your ability to identify hazards? ✔✔Dulls Senses Slows Brain Slows Physical Processing __% of road rage violators are male? (most between the ages of 20-27.) ✔✔80 __% of road rage violators are repeat offenders within the last 2 years? ✔✔70% No parking __ ft. from driveway ✔✔5 ft. No Parking __ ft. from Fire Hydrant ✔✔15 ft. Must report change of address/name for drivers license within_____ ✔✔10 Days Must report sold car within___ ✔✔5 days Buyer must report transfer of title within ____ ✔✔15 Days Regulatory signs are? ✔✔Rules (Red/White) Warning Signs are? ✔✔Upcoming Hazards (yellow) Guide Signs ✔✔Directions (Green/Brown) What key facts affect your breaking distance? ✔✔Hills Slick Roads Speed Tires Etc. Why is it important to keep your car balanced? ✔✔Smooth Driving Easier to Target Vehicle Control Chose the activity which carries more risk while you are driving. - A freeway or a busy two-lane roadway - Night or daytime - A quiet street or heavy traffic - When you are calm or when you are angry - In the rain or on dry pavement - In an unfamiliar car or in a car you use daily - With calm passengers or with passengers who pressure you - When you are in a hurry or you have allowed extra time - When you challenge an aggressive driver or yield to an aggressive driver ✔✔-A busy two-lane roadway -Daytime -Heavy traffic -When you are angry -When you are tired -In the rain -In an unfamiliar car with passengers who pressure -When you are in a hurry -When you challenge aggressive driver What are 3 risk factors that cause collisions? ✔✔Driver Error Roadway Conditions Vehicle Malfunctions What risk Factors can YOU control? ✔✔Driver Error, vehicle malfunctions What is the CHIEF cause of greater collision rates among young drivers? ✔✔Inexperience "Drive at a speed that is __________ and ________ at all times." This means showing careful or _____ judgment. ✔✔Reasonable Prudent Good Bike Tag ✔✔Anyone on a bike, motorcycle, scooter, moped, ect. BLT ✔✔Oncoming vehicle that may turn left in front of you (Bad Left Turn) Bus Tag ✔✔Any bus encountered on the roadway (school bus, Metro, Ect.) Clear ✔✔Indicates intersection and/or pathway is free of vehicles to both sides and/or behind you. Diaper Sniper ✔✔Kids three years old and younger. Important in scanning neighborhood areas EHP ✔✔Eye Holding Problem; something that takes your focus off from the road ahead Foot Tag ✔✔A pedestrian on either side of the road, or in the road Flow Speed ✔✔The average speed that traffic is moving Fresh Green ✔✔A traffic signal that has just turned green (or lit "walk" signs allowing peds to cross side intersections) 123 Gas Pedal ✔✔On a fresh green light, wait for the car in front of you to move and count "1,2,3 Gas Pedal" before you go. Good to Go ✔✔On a fresh green light, if you're the first car in line, check left, center, right before you go Go Point ✔✔when approaching an intersection with a stale green light call out "Go Point, 3, 2, 1" LSD ✔✔Limited Sight Distance is when you can't see more than 10 seconds ahead. ("Can't quite see, LSD") Signal 1, 2, 3 ✔✔After checking traffic and prior to changing lanes we Signal and check in the direction of intended movement: rear view mirror (1), Side-view mirror (2), and blind spot (3). Move over if safe Slug ✔✔A driver who is generally in no hurry and travelling under the speed limit Speed Check ✔✔Announce the posted speed limit by saying "Speed Check" AND the posted speed (ex. 25), check the speedometer, and adjust your speed as necessary. Stale Green ✔✔A green light that has been green for a while, or one that you did not see turn green Tag(*see Clear) ✔✔Indicates an intersection and/or pathway has a vehicle(s) to the side(s)and/or behind you Wheel Check ✔✔Stop where you can see some pavement behind the back tires of the car in front of you. Intersection ahead ✔✔ Merge (lane ends) ✔✔ Do not enter ✔✔ right turns only ✔✔ No right turns ✔✔ Traffic light ahead ✔✔ Added lane ✔✔ Divided highway ends ✔✔ Divided highway begins ✔✔ Slow moving vehicle ✔✔ Flagger ahead ✔✔ Stop ahead ✔✔ Winding road ✔✔ Merging traffic from the right ✔✔ Road narrows ✔✔ Steep hill ✔✔ Railroad crossing ✔✔ School zone crossing ✔✔ Two way street ✔✔ Railroad near intersection ✔✔ leaving pavement, gravel road begins ✔✔ Slippery when wet ✔✔ Uneven or low shoulder ✔✔ Hospital ✔✔ Divider - keep right ✔✔ regulatory sign (speed) ✔✔ Regulatory sign (yield) ✔✔ guide or informational sign ✔✔ Curb marking- yellow ✔✔Loading zone Curb marking- white ✔✔Short stop Curb marking-red ✔✔No parking Curb marking- blue ✔✔Handy cap How many MPH for residential roads? ✔✔15 - 20 mph How many MPH for school zones? ✔✔20 mph How many MPH for city/town streets? ✔✔25 mph What color line separates two- way traffic? ✔✔Yellow What color line separates one - way traffic? ✔✔White What do 2 or 1 solid yellow lines mean? ✔✔2 way traffic, can't pass, can turn What do broken yellow lines mean? ✔✔2 way traffic, can pass What do solid white lines mean? ✔✔edge of road, don't cross What do broken white lines mean? ✔✔1 way traffic, can pass What color are crosswalks and stop lines? ✔✔White Traffic sign- flashing yellow ✔✔Proceed with caution difference between a collision and an accident ✔✔collisions are avoidable, accidents are unavoidable what visual acuity must you have to drive? ✔✔20/40 What must you do before turning right at a red light? ✔✔Make a complete stop check for pedestrians Yield to all TRAFFIC and PEDESTRIANS Time your entry to CREATE AND KEEP OPEN SPACE. What must you do before making a left turn? ✔✔pedestrians, gap to enter, open turning path, light changing Central Vision ✔✔1) used to identify details/objects to target the car fringe vision ✔✔2) identify path of travel what happens to vision as speed increases? ✔✔blurs the outside of vision What is night blindness? ✔✔when you can't see at night In a crash the front of the car absorbs... ✔✔energy / the crash force What are somethings that are designed to keep people safe by extending the time of impact? ✔✔break away light poles, air bags, and crumple zones what advantage does covering the break give in busy traffic ✔✔prepares you for a fast stop How many inches from you body should the air bag be? ✔✔10+ 80% of crash deaths could be prevented if... ✔✔backseat passengers wore their seatbelt what is lane position 1, 2, and 3 for? ✔✔going straight, left turns, and right turns hand signal for a right turn ✔✔arm is at an upward right angle hand signal for a left turn ✔✔arm is straight out hand signal for slow or stop ✔✔arm is at a downward right angle Turn on headlights at least ___ hour after sunset and ___ before sunrise ✔✔1/2 How many years is a drivers license valid? ✔✔6 years At what % of BAC are you legally intoxicated? (21 and over) ✔✔.08% + At what % of BAC are you legally intoxicated? (21 and under) ✔✔.02% + the smaller profile of a motorcycle makes it hard to judge... ✔✔speed and distance What should you look for when doing blind spot checks on right turns? ✔✔bikes What does it mean to be "doored"? ✔✔when someone opens their door on a bike what must you do to clear the way for an emergency vehicle? ✔✔keep right for flashing lights? How often do you make decisions in city driving? ✔✔every 1-2 seconds What are 3 consequences to charging a trap/closed zone ✔✔miscommunicate to others when you will stop burns up break pad increases wait time when waiting to make a left turn how far into the intersection should your car be? ✔✔1/3 of the way out, with tires pointing straight out What is the city following distance? ✔✔4 seconds What is the highway following distance? ✔✔6 seconds What are the 2 most common mistakes drivers make when entering a turn? ✔✔They don't slow down, they accelerate too early What do the yellow speed limit signs under warning signs mean? ✔✔suggested speed after passing when is it safe to return to the right lane? ✔✔When both headlights of the other car show up in your rear view mirror when is it illegal to pass on a highway? ✔✔at/near an intersection, on/near a bridge, if the car ahead is traveling at the speed limit, nearing a stop sign, the crest of a hill, on a blind curve What should you do if an oncoming vehicle blinds you at night? ✔✔Look to the shoulder of your lane How many times more likely are you to die in a car-train collision? ✔✔24x How much does your stopping distance increase when going from 20 - 40 miles? ✔✔4x How much does your stopping distance increase when going from 20 - 60 miles? ✔✔9x What should the driver be doing in the entrance ramp ✔✔evaluate conditions of traffic flow What should the driver be doing in the acceleration lane? ✔✔adjust speed and check for gap to enter What should the driver be doing in the merging area ✔✔yield to others and enter pre-selected gap When should you slow down when exiting a freeway? ✔✔right after you enter the exit ramp on a highway where should the slower and faster cars be? ✔✔Slower to the right and faster to the left SHould you pass a car on the left or right lane on a highway? ✔✔left lane What are the left lanes an a highway for? ✔✔passing and fast cars What are the center lanes an a highway for? ✔✔through traffics What are the right lanes an a highway for? ✔✔entering, exiting, and slow cars How many seconds of space can you control around your vehicle? ✔✔4 - 6 seconds What is the area 3 seconds around your car called? ✔✔Your strike zone What is rapport? ✔✔The unconscious or conscious connction you have with other drivers What is the space outside of your strike zone? ✔✔Your comfort zone What is highway hypnosis? ✔✔a drowsy, inattentive state when traveling long distances on freeways What is velocitation? ✔✔When you unconsciously drive fast after getting off a highway How many feet must you be from an intersection with a TRAFFIC LIGHT to park? ✔✔30 ft how long do alcohol related offenses stay on your record for? ✔✔Life What type of lines are bicycle lanes marked with? ✔✔solid white lines