DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE: FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026-2027
Which of the followingJareJamong the top 4Jchoice factors that contribute to a rise in roadway deaths in 201
5? - correct answer-Drunk driving, distracted driving, and speeding
Speeding was a factor in about what percentage of fatal crashes in 2015? - correct answer-25%
AboutJ %Jof all fatally injured pasengers in passenger vehicles were NOT wearing a seatbelt in 2015? -
correct answer-50%
Which of the followingJis an example of an economic loss? - correct answer-
Workplace losses, medical losses, and property losses
WhatJis the leadingJcause of death for peopleJaged 16-24? - correctJanswer-trafficJaccidents
Which of the followingJis NOT a recommendation for dealing with an aggressive driver? - correctJanswer-
Maintain your lane when being followed closely
Select all the emotional states that may affect your drivingJ- correct answer-
Sadness, stress, anger, and anxiety
WhatJis the maximum legal blood alcohol content level is a driver is on the roadway? - correct answer-0.08%
Which of the followingJareJeffects of drowsy driving? -Jcorrect answer-
An inability to recall theJlast few miles traveled, having disconnected or wandering thoughts, your head feel
s heavy, and driftingJbetween lanes
Which of the followingJis the safest option if you are feeling drowsy while driving? - correct answer-
Pull off the road and get rest
, When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the right-of-
way is given to the vehicle . - correct answer-on theJright
Seat belts saved an estimated ______ people in 2014. -Jcorrect answer-12,000
In addition to obeying speed limits, you may also want to adjust your speed because: -Jcorrect answer-
you are driving at night, the weather is bad, and there is ice on the road
Which of the followingJis a recommendation for dealing with a traffic stop? - correct answer-
follow all instructions from the officer, remain calm, and keep your hands on the wheel
After stoppingJfor a school bus, it isJsafe to proceed again when: - correct answer-
The bus has resumed motion and the red lights haveJstopped flashing
If the crossingJgates areJdown at a railroad track, you may only drive around the crossing gate if: -
correct answer-You may not drive around a crossing gate for any reason
You may not pass when the lie that divides traffic lanes isJ ------------------------- correct answer-solid
You must yield to oncoming trafficJwhen turning left except when: - correct answer-
You have a green left arrow indicating a protected turn
WhatJis the mostJfrequently littered item in the US? -Jcorrect answer-Cigarette butts
If you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should: - correct answer-
pull over to the right and stop your car
Bad weather can result in which of the following conditions: - correct answer-reduced visibility
Which are the two strategies that increase safety in all adverse driving conditions? - correct answer-
Reduce speed and increase following distance.
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026-2027
Which of the followingJareJamong the top 4Jchoice factors that contribute to a rise in roadway deaths in 201
5? - correct answer-Drunk driving, distracted driving, and speeding
Speeding was a factor in about what percentage of fatal crashes in 2015? - correct answer-25%
AboutJ %Jof all fatally injured pasengers in passenger vehicles were NOT wearing a seatbelt in 2015? -
correct answer-50%
Which of the followingJis an example of an economic loss? - correct answer-
Workplace losses, medical losses, and property losses
WhatJis the leadingJcause of death for peopleJaged 16-24? - correctJanswer-trafficJaccidents
Which of the followingJis NOT a recommendation for dealing with an aggressive driver? - correctJanswer-
Maintain your lane when being followed closely
Select all the emotional states that may affect your drivingJ- correct answer-
Sadness, stress, anger, and anxiety
WhatJis the maximum legal blood alcohol content level is a driver is on the roadway? - correct answer-0.08%
Which of the followingJareJeffects of drowsy driving? -Jcorrect answer-
An inability to recall theJlast few miles traveled, having disconnected or wandering thoughts, your head feel
s heavy, and driftingJbetween lanes
Which of the followingJis the safest option if you are feeling drowsy while driving? - correct answer-
Pull off the road and get rest
, When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the right-of-
way is given to the vehicle . - correct answer-on theJright
Seat belts saved an estimated ______ people in 2014. -Jcorrect answer-12,000
In addition to obeying speed limits, you may also want to adjust your speed because: -Jcorrect answer-
you are driving at night, the weather is bad, and there is ice on the road
Which of the followingJis a recommendation for dealing with a traffic stop? - correct answer-
follow all instructions from the officer, remain calm, and keep your hands on the wheel
After stoppingJfor a school bus, it isJsafe to proceed again when: - correct answer-
The bus has resumed motion and the red lights haveJstopped flashing
If the crossingJgates areJdown at a railroad track, you may only drive around the crossing gate if: -
correct answer-You may not drive around a crossing gate for any reason
You may not pass when the lie that divides traffic lanes isJ ------------------------- correct answer-solid
You must yield to oncoming trafficJwhen turning left except when: - correct answer-
You have a green left arrow indicating a protected turn
WhatJis the mostJfrequently littered item in the US? -Jcorrect answer-Cigarette butts
If you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should: - correct answer-
pull over to the right and stop your car
Bad weather can result in which of the following conditions: - correct answer-reduced visibility
Which are the two strategies that increase safety in all adverse driving conditions? - correct answer-
Reduce speed and increase following distance.
