DRIVING SAFETY
Driving Safety Quiz: Complete Answer Key with
Rationales (94 Questions)
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1. Which of the following are among the top 4 choice factors that contribute to a rise in
roadway deaths in 2015?
A) Drunk driving, distracted driving, and speeding
B) Poor road conditions and vehicle defects
C) Weather and animal crossings
D) Construction zones and toll booths
Correct Answer: A — Drunk driving, distracted driving, and speeding are the top choice
factors identified as contributing to the rise in roadway deaths in 2015.
2. Speeding was a factor in about what percentage of fatal crashes in 2015?
A) 10%
B) 25%
C) 50%
D) 75%
,Correct Answer: B — Speeding was a factor in approximately 25% of fatal crashes in
2015.
3. About ___% of all fatally injured passengers in passenger vehicles were NOT
wearing a seatbelt in 2015?
A) 25%
B) 50%
C) 75%
D) 90%
Correct Answer: B — About 50% of fatally injured passengers were not wearing a
seatbelt in 2015.
4. Which of the following is an example of an economic loss?
A) Workplace losses, medical losses, and property losses
B) Emotional trauma and grief
C) Pain and suffering
D) Loss of companionship
Correct Answer: A — Workplace losses, medical losses, and property losses are
economic (monetary) losses.
5. What is the leading cause of death for people aged 16–24?
A) Drug overdose
B) Suicide
C) Traffic accidents
D) Homicide
, Correct Answer: C — Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for the 16–24 age
group.
6. Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for dealing with an aggressive
driver?
A) Maintain your lane when being followed closely
B) Avoid eye contact
C) Don't return gestures
D) Get out of the way safely
Correct Answer: A — Maintaining your lane when being followed closely is NOT
recommended; you should safely move aside and let the aggressive driver pass.
7. Select all the emotional states that may affect your driving.
A) Sadness
B) Stress
C) Anger
D) Anxiety
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D — All of these emotional states can impair driving.
8. What is the maximum legal blood alcohol content level if a driver is on the roadway?
A) 0.04%
B) 0.08%
C) 0.10%
D) 0.15%
Correct Answer: B — The legal BAC limit in all 50 states is 0.08%.
Driving Safety Quiz: Complete Answer Key with
Rationales (94 Questions)
Gradegurus
This exam contains:
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,Driving Safety Quiz – Correct Answers
Page 1
1. Which of the following are among the top 4 choice factors that contribute to a rise in
roadway deaths in 2015?
A) Drunk driving, distracted driving, and speeding
B) Poor road conditions and vehicle defects
C) Weather and animal crossings
D) Construction zones and toll booths
Correct Answer: A — Drunk driving, distracted driving, and speeding are the top choice
factors identified as contributing to the rise in roadway deaths in 2015.
2. Speeding was a factor in about what percentage of fatal crashes in 2015?
A) 10%
B) 25%
C) 50%
D) 75%
,Correct Answer: B — Speeding was a factor in approximately 25% of fatal crashes in
2015.
3. About ___% of all fatally injured passengers in passenger vehicles were NOT
wearing a seatbelt in 2015?
A) 25%
B) 50%
C) 75%
D) 90%
Correct Answer: B — About 50% of fatally injured passengers were not wearing a
seatbelt in 2015.
4. Which of the following is an example of an economic loss?
A) Workplace losses, medical losses, and property losses
B) Emotional trauma and grief
C) Pain and suffering
D) Loss of companionship
Correct Answer: A — Workplace losses, medical losses, and property losses are
economic (monetary) losses.
5. What is the leading cause of death for people aged 16–24?
A) Drug overdose
B) Suicide
C) Traffic accidents
D) Homicide
, Correct Answer: C — Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for the 16–24 age
group.
6. Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for dealing with an aggressive
driver?
A) Maintain your lane when being followed closely
B) Avoid eye contact
C) Don't return gestures
D) Get out of the way safely
Correct Answer: A — Maintaining your lane when being followed closely is NOT
recommended; you should safely move aside and let the aggressive driver pass.
7. Select all the emotional states that may affect your driving.
A) Sadness
B) Stress
C) Anger
D) Anxiety
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D — All of these emotional states can impair driving.
8. What is the maximum legal blood alcohol content level if a driver is on the roadway?
A) 0.04%
B) 0.08%
C) 0.10%
D) 0.15%
Correct Answer: B — The legal BAC limit in all 50 states is 0.08%.
