Defensive Driving Course 2026/2027
Final Exam verified with correct
answers
Which of the following are among the top 4 choice factors that contribute to a rise in
roadway deaths in 2015? - correct answer>>>Drunk driving, distracted driving, and
speeding
Speeding was a factor in about what percentage of fatal crashes in 2015? - correct
answer>>>25%
About ____ % of all fatally injured pasengers in passenger vehicles were NOT wearing
a seatbelt in 2015? - correct answer>>>50%
Which of the following is an example of an economic loss? - correct
answer>>>Workplace losses, medical losses, and property losses
What is the leading cause of death for people aged 16-24? - correct answer>>>traffic
accidents
Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for dealing with an aggressive driver?
- correct answer>>>Maintain your lane when being followed closely
Select all the emotional states that may affect your driving - correct answer>>>Sadness,
stress, anger, and anxiety
What is the maximum legal blood alcohol content level is a driver is on the roadway? -
correct answer>>>0.08%
Which of the following are effects of drowsy driving? - correct answer>>>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 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 the right
Seat belts saved an estimated _______ people in 2014. - correct answer>>>12,000
, In addition to obeying speed limits, you may also want to adjust your speed because: -
correct answer>>>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
answer>>>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
answer>>>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 answer>>>You may not drive around a crossing gate for any
reason
You may not pass when the lie that divides traffic lanes is ______. - correct
answer>>>solid
You must yield to oncoming traffic when turning left except when: - correct
answer>>>You have a green left arrow indicating a protected turn
What is the most frequently littered item in the US? - correct 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.
When recovering from hydroplaning, you should: - correct answer>>>ease your foot off
the gas
When driving in fog, you should switch on your ______. - correct answer>>>Low beam
headlights
If you are caught in a tornado, your first option for a safe place is where? - correct
answer>>>A low lying area, like a ditch
Your car can lose traction in just how many inches of water? - correct answer>>>6
Which of the following are good suggestions for driving in high traffic? - correct
answer>>>Signal often and early, be courteous, and don't follow too closely
Final Exam verified with correct
answers
Which of the following are among the top 4 choice factors that contribute to a rise in
roadway deaths in 2015? - correct answer>>>Drunk driving, distracted driving, and
speeding
Speeding was a factor in about what percentage of fatal crashes in 2015? - correct
answer>>>25%
About ____ % of all fatally injured pasengers in passenger vehicles were NOT wearing
a seatbelt in 2015? - correct answer>>>50%
Which of the following is an example of an economic loss? - correct
answer>>>Workplace losses, medical losses, and property losses
What is the leading cause of death for people aged 16-24? - correct answer>>>traffic
accidents
Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for dealing with an aggressive driver?
- correct answer>>>Maintain your lane when being followed closely
Select all the emotional states that may affect your driving - correct answer>>>Sadness,
stress, anger, and anxiety
What is the maximum legal blood alcohol content level is a driver is on the roadway? -
correct answer>>>0.08%
Which of the following are effects of drowsy driving? - correct answer>>>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 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 the right
Seat belts saved an estimated _______ people in 2014. - correct answer>>>12,000
, In addition to obeying speed limits, you may also want to adjust your speed because: -
correct answer>>>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
answer>>>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
answer>>>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 answer>>>You may not drive around a crossing gate for any
reason
You may not pass when the lie that divides traffic lanes is ______. - correct
answer>>>solid
You must yield to oncoming traffic when turning left except when: - correct
answer>>>You have a green left arrow indicating a protected turn
What is the most frequently littered item in the US? - correct 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.
When recovering from hydroplaning, you should: - correct answer>>>ease your foot off
the gas
When driving in fog, you should switch on your ______. - correct answer>>>Low beam
headlights
If you are caught in a tornado, your first option for a safe place is where? - correct
answer>>>A low lying area, like a ditch
Your car can lose traction in just how many inches of water? - correct answer>>>6
Which of the following are good suggestions for driving in high traffic? - correct
answer>>>Signal often and early, be courteous, and don't follow too closely
