Defensive Driving Course: Final Exam with key
questions and correct answers
Which of the following are among the top 4 choice factors that contribute to a rise in roadway deaths in
2015? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Drunk driving, distracted driving, and speeding
Speeding was a factor in about what percentage of fatal crashes in 2015? - CORRECT ANSWERS-25%
About ____ % of all fatally injured pasengers in passenger vehicles were NOT wearing a seatbelt in
2015? - CORRECT ANSWERS-50%
Which of the following is an example of an economic loss? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Workplace losses,
medical losses, and property losses
What is the leading cause of death for people aged 16-24? - CORRECT ANSWERS-traffic accidents
Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for dealing with an aggressive driver? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Maintain your lane when being followed closely
Select all the emotional states that may affect your driving - CORRECT ANSWERS-Sadness, stress, anger,
and anxiety
What is the maximum legal blood alcohol content level is a driver is on the roadway? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-0.08%
Which of the following are effects of drowsy driving? - CORRECT ANSWERS-An inability to recall the last
few miles traveled, having disconnected or wandering thoughts, your head feels heavy, and drifting
between lanes
, Which of the following is the safest option if you are feeling drowsy while driving? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
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 ANSWERS-on the right
Seat belts saved an estimated _______ people in 2014. - CORRECT ANSWERS-12,000
In addition to obeying speed limits, you may also want to adjust your speed because: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-you are driving at night, the weather is bad, and there is ice on the road
Which of the following is a recommendation for dealing with a traffic stop? - CORRECT ANSWERS-follow
all instructions from the officer, remain calm, and keep your hands on the wheel
After stopping for a school bus, it is safe to proceed again when: - CORRECT ANSWERS-The bus has
resumed motion and the red lights have stopped flashing
If the crossing gates are down at a railroad track, you may only drive around the crossing gate if: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-You may not drive around a crossing gate for any reason
You may not pass when the lie that divides traffic lanes is ______. - CORRECT ANSWERS-solid
You must yield to oncoming traffic when turning left except when: - CORRECT ANSWERS-You have a
green left arrow indicating a protected turn
What is the most frequently littered item in the US? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Cigarette butts
If you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should: - CORRECT ANSWERS-pull over to the right
and stop your car
questions and correct answers
Which of the following are among the top 4 choice factors that contribute to a rise in roadway deaths in
2015? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Drunk driving, distracted driving, and speeding
Speeding was a factor in about what percentage of fatal crashes in 2015? - CORRECT ANSWERS-25%
About ____ % of all fatally injured pasengers in passenger vehicles were NOT wearing a seatbelt in
2015? - CORRECT ANSWERS-50%
Which of the following is an example of an economic loss? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Workplace losses,
medical losses, and property losses
What is the leading cause of death for people aged 16-24? - CORRECT ANSWERS-traffic accidents
Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for dealing with an aggressive driver? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Maintain your lane when being followed closely
Select all the emotional states that may affect your driving - CORRECT ANSWERS-Sadness, stress, anger,
and anxiety
What is the maximum legal blood alcohol content level is a driver is on the roadway? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-0.08%
Which of the following are effects of drowsy driving? - CORRECT ANSWERS-An inability to recall the last
few miles traveled, having disconnected or wandering thoughts, your head feels heavy, and drifting
between lanes
, Which of the following is the safest option if you are feeling drowsy while driving? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
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 ANSWERS-on the right
Seat belts saved an estimated _______ people in 2014. - CORRECT ANSWERS-12,000
In addition to obeying speed limits, you may also want to adjust your speed because: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-you are driving at night, the weather is bad, and there is ice on the road
Which of the following is a recommendation for dealing with a traffic stop? - CORRECT ANSWERS-follow
all instructions from the officer, remain calm, and keep your hands on the wheel
After stopping for a school bus, it is safe to proceed again when: - CORRECT ANSWERS-The bus has
resumed motion and the red lights have stopped flashing
If the crossing gates are down at a railroad track, you may only drive around the crossing gate if: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-You may not drive around a crossing gate for any reason
You may not pass when the lie that divides traffic lanes is ______. - CORRECT ANSWERS-solid
You must yield to oncoming traffic when turning left except when: - CORRECT ANSWERS-You have a
green left arrow indicating a protected turn
What is the most frequently littered item in the US? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Cigarette butts
If you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should: - CORRECT ANSWERS-pull over to the right
and stop your car
