Defensive driving Wheels in Motion Answers (quiz 1 - 6 and exam)

Defensive driving Wheels in Motion Answers (quiz 1 - 6 and exam) Quiz 1 did not record the answers sorry :( usually the "all of the above" option if there is one Q2: Approximately what percentage of roadside litter flies out of the back of pick-up trucks? almost half Q2: A diamond symbol on the roadway indicates a: HOV lane Q3: According to Terry Kline, what is one of the highest-risk maneuvers that you do as a driver? merging Q2: When entering a lane of oncoming traffic to pass a vehicle, it is generally safe to make your pass when: the oncoming car looks like it's not moving Q2: Even with a green light, it is illegal to go through an intersection if: cars are blocking your path Q2: You should do which of the following when you need to exit a freeway or highway? exit at a safe speed Q2: Diamond shaped sings are: warning signs Q2: Approximately what percentage of crashes at railroad crossings takes place at crossings that do not have automatic gates and flashing lights? 50% Q2: several questions about your own driver's license idk you have to answer that yourself Q3: When approaching another vehicle at night: turn off your high beam headlights Q3: If you absolutely must drive in fog, use your: low beam headlights Q3: ***I guess I didn't copy the question but I do have the answer copied - something about "when driving at night... dr. van"*** increase the space cushion around your vehicle Q3: It is dangerous to drive in the rain, because: both traction is reduced and it is more difficult to see Q3: A car can hydroplane: even on a thin layer of water Q3: The force that causes objects in a moving car to keep moving forward even when the car itself has stopped is: inertia Q3: Stopping distance depends on which of the following? both speed and road conditions affect stopping distance Q3: According to this section, when we are behind the wheel, which of the following registers in our brain? only things we expect to see Q3: A driver in a skid can recover more quickly if they: focus on a far-away object Q4: Nine out of every ten pedestrian fatalities occur during which weather conditions? normal Q4: You can make car/pedestrian crashes less likely if you are which of the following? either the driver or the pedestrian Q4: Which of the following is a safe assumption while driving? assume that no one sees you Q4: Marc Miller had a cycling collision in which of the following? on a blind curve Q4: You should keep a space cushion: on all sides of your car Q4: One out of how many traffic fatalities involves a big rig or large truck? 8 Q5: The most important thing to do in a driving emergency is which of the following? both stay calm and remember what you have learned Q5: If your anti-lock brakes go out, you should: apply a firm, steady pressure to the break Q5: When jumping a dead battery, remove jumper cables in which order? the REVERSE order that you placed them Q5: If you are about to be in a collision, remember to do which of the following? both sound your horn and look for the path of least resistance Q5: Eighty percent of the traffic deaths in the US happen in cars traveling less than how many miles per hour? 40 mph Q5: When an airbag deploys, how long does it take to inflate, protect the driver, and deflate? one tenth of a second Q6: Which part of the body removes alcohol from the body? liver Q6: The student organization at William Howard Taft High School that promotes safe driving practices is named: project YIELD Q6: What is the result of mixing alcohol with other drugs called? synergism Q6: Which of the following will reduce the amount of alcohol in your body? time Q6: The bump-bump-bump technique involves: steering EXAM: so most of the exam questions are just the quiz questions, but some where new so I included them.. they also may be from quiz 1 because I didn't copy those down ---- Who was found responsible for the car crash in Mark Woods' story? both drivers Robyn's husband, Officer Phil Konstantin, does NOT believe that fatigue: only happens to bad or inexperienced drivers What distance is required for a train to stop when traveling 50 miles per hour? one and a half miles What is always taking place when driving? laws of nature The bump-bump-bump technique involves: steering Which of the following senses is NOT used when driving: taste When do more than six out of ten pedestrian fatalities happen? at night Pedestrians should do all of the following, EXCEPT: walk with the flow of traffic In recent years, seat belt usage in the US has: increased