Florida 4 - Hour Traffic Course Solved 100%

Which of the following statements is/are true regarding your completion of this Basic Driver Improvement Course? a. The traffic points for your traffic citation will be eliminated b. Your insurance company will not be able to increase your auto insurance rates unless you were involved in a traffic crash for which you were at fault c. Your fine will not be reduced if you attend this course d. All of the above - Answer D. All of the above The goal of this course is to: a. Eliminate points on your driving record b. Keep your insurance company from increasing your rates c. Reduce traffic crashes d. Reduce your traffic fine - Answer C. Reduce traffic crashes Traffic crashes in our country cause: a. About 35,000 fatalities per year b. About 90 fatalities per day c. About 3,000 fatalities per year in Florida d. All of the above - Answer D. All of the above As a general rule, when driving, older drivers use better judgment than younger drivers. a. True b. False - Answer A. True As a general rule, when driving, older drivers use better judgment than younger drivers. a. True b. False - Answer A. True Alcohol and speeding are major contributing factors in fatal crashes. a. True b. False - Answer A. True Drivers should take which of the following actions to reduce force of impact? a. Lock up brakes when braking as this will reduce stopping distance. b. If you decide to leave the highway in an emergency, going left is usually preferred. c. Take evasive action to avoid collisions d. All of the above - Answer C. Take evasive action to avoid collisions To reduce the forces generated by the second and third collisions in a crash, vehicle occupants should always wear seatbelts. a. True b. False - Answer A. True To reduce injury caused by air bag deployment in a crash, safety belts must be worn. a. True b. False - Answer A. True People exercise judgment and skill when they drive. Of these two capabilities, judgment is the most important. a. True b. False - Answer A. True Normally, following 4 or more seconds back on a higher speed roadway would provide a safe stopping distance for most stops if the road is dry and in good condition. a. True b. False - Answer A. True If you are traveling at highway speeds and are just 3 seconds back, your following distance may not give you enough room to make an emergency stop if the vehicle ahead of you crashes. Therefore, when driving at highway speeds, plan to follow back 4 or more seconds to give you more time to stop your vehicle in emergency stopping situations. a. True b. False - Answer A. True 13. You have anti-lock brakes and are making an emergency stop, if you feel a pulsing in the brake pedal you should do which of the following: a. Take your foot off the brake pedal b. Start pumping the brake pedal c. Leave your foot on the brake and do not reduce pressure d. Reduce braking pressure - Answer C. Leave your foot on the brake and do not reduce pressure 14. When it is raining, which of the following factors can cause hydroplaning? a. Standing water on the road. Raindrops bubbling up on the roadway indicate standing water b. Driving at speeds too fast for conditions c. Worn or under-inflated tires d. All of the above - Answer D. All of the above