TEENSMART EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026/2027
Who are most likely to drink and drive - ANSWERSadults
who are more prone to take risks on the road - ANSWERSteens due to brain chemistry
when teens are involved in collisions it is usually their fault - ANSWERStrue
looking ahead in a city - ANSWERSa block
what is the #1 cause of accident - ANSWERSfailure to see other vehicles
what is active search and scanning techniques - ANSWERSkeep eyes moving
looking around
recognizing what you see
remember what you saw
what is tunnel vision - ANSWERSwhen you focus on the car in front of you or the road
only
what should you do when you are driving - ANSWERSfilter what is important
look around frequently
your GPS should - ANSWERSbe turned up and avoid the display
blindspot indicators, backup cams, lane departure warning systems, and steering
controls are - ANSWERSadditional safety features when they are used correctly
line of sight above the steering wheel should be - ANSWERSat least 3 inches
the steering wheel should be - ANSWERSaimed at the chest
your seat should be positioned so you are comfortable and can reach all the controls -
ANSWERSye
seat belts should - ANSWERSsit low at the hips, shoulder belt should chest from middle
shoulder
you rear view mirror - ANSWERSso that it can show as much of the back window as
possible
, left side mirror - ANSWERSwhen you position your head very close to the left window
and can see the side of your car on the inside of the mirror
right mirror - ANSWERShead near the middle of the console, and inside mirror should
show the side of the car
standard brakes - ANSWERSmust press firm, and release, and press to prevent your
wheels from locking up
anti lock brakes - ANSWERSmore traditional and modern, just press firm
most cases, a vehicle can turn faster than it can stop - ANSWERSye ye
mirrors are correct when you see a car in rear view mirror and see it on the left or right
mirror when they are passing - ANSWERSyer
when you are driving 60 mph on a highway - ANSWERSit is a 1/4 mile
3 types of hazards - ANSWERSimmediate
potential
objects of interest
immediate hazard - ANSWERSare things that affect your driving right now
potential hazard - ANSWERSare things that might affect your driving soon, but don't yet
objects of interest - ANSWERSare inanimate objects that you should recognize and
react to appropriately to drive safely
how do you discriminate what is a hazard - ANSWERSpractice
where do most accidents happen - ANSWERSclose to home while driving familiar
routes
example of immediate hazard - ANSWERSpeople darting into the road
in front car slamming on their brakes
lane swerves
example of potential hazard - ANSWERSpedestrian standing on the street corner
car parked with door open
example object of interest - ANSWERSspeed limits
traffic lights
stop signs
what is the second leading cause of crashes - ANSWERSspeeding
ANSWERS 2026/2027
Who are most likely to drink and drive - ANSWERSadults
who are more prone to take risks on the road - ANSWERSteens due to brain chemistry
when teens are involved in collisions it is usually their fault - ANSWERStrue
looking ahead in a city - ANSWERSa block
what is the #1 cause of accident - ANSWERSfailure to see other vehicles
what is active search and scanning techniques - ANSWERSkeep eyes moving
looking around
recognizing what you see
remember what you saw
what is tunnel vision - ANSWERSwhen you focus on the car in front of you or the road
only
what should you do when you are driving - ANSWERSfilter what is important
look around frequently
your GPS should - ANSWERSbe turned up and avoid the display
blindspot indicators, backup cams, lane departure warning systems, and steering
controls are - ANSWERSadditional safety features when they are used correctly
line of sight above the steering wheel should be - ANSWERSat least 3 inches
the steering wheel should be - ANSWERSaimed at the chest
your seat should be positioned so you are comfortable and can reach all the controls -
ANSWERSye
seat belts should - ANSWERSsit low at the hips, shoulder belt should chest from middle
shoulder
you rear view mirror - ANSWERSso that it can show as much of the back window as
possible
, left side mirror - ANSWERSwhen you position your head very close to the left window
and can see the side of your car on the inside of the mirror
right mirror - ANSWERShead near the middle of the console, and inside mirror should
show the side of the car
standard brakes - ANSWERSmust press firm, and release, and press to prevent your
wheels from locking up
anti lock brakes - ANSWERSmore traditional and modern, just press firm
most cases, a vehicle can turn faster than it can stop - ANSWERSye ye
mirrors are correct when you see a car in rear view mirror and see it on the left or right
mirror when they are passing - ANSWERSyer
when you are driving 60 mph on a highway - ANSWERSit is a 1/4 mile
3 types of hazards - ANSWERSimmediate
potential
objects of interest
immediate hazard - ANSWERSare things that affect your driving right now
potential hazard - ANSWERSare things that might affect your driving soon, but don't yet
objects of interest - ANSWERSare inanimate objects that you should recognize and
react to appropriately to drive safely
how do you discriminate what is a hazard - ANSWERSpractice
where do most accidents happen - ANSWERSclose to home while driving familiar
routes
example of immediate hazard - ANSWERSpeople darting into the road
in front car slamming on their brakes
lane swerves
example of potential hazard - ANSWERSpedestrian standing on the street corner
car parked with door open
example object of interest - ANSWERSspeed limits
traffic lights
stop signs
what is the second leading cause of crashes - ANSWERSspeeding
