drive safe today Questions and Answers Graded A+

drive safe today Questions and Answers Graded A+ 1) New York and New Jersey are the only states with laws that require motorists to yield to emergency vehicles sounding sirens and/or flashing red and/or blue emergency lights. false 2) Pedestrian deaths occur in how many percent of all traffic fatalities? 17 3) Motorists are prohibited from blocking the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or stop sign. true 4) The average large truck traveling at 55 mph can take almost how many feet to stop? 800 5) What are a truck's blind spots called? no zone 6) When a school bus stops, all motorists traveling behind or approaching it must: stop 7) As of 2008, how many mature drivers were licensed in the United States? 22 million 9) An LSV, or low-speed vehicle, may not be driven on roadways with speed limits that exceed how many miles per hour? 25 10) When encountering a construction-area warning sign, a motorist should: adjust speed 3) Which age group presents the greatest risk for alcohol or drug-related fatalities? 21 and younger 4) Your blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on what kind of alcoholic beverage you drink. false 5) It takes only a few drinks to raise your BAC to a level at which driving is illegal. true 6) Drunk-driving fatalities have actually declined in recent years, thanks largely to: C.) Increased awareness of the importance of designated drivers. 8) After alcohol, what is the drug most often found with drivers involved in collisions? marijuana 1) Defensive driving means: D.) Operating your vehicle in a manner that optimizes the safety for both yourself and those around you. 2) When it looks like a collision may happen, many drivers panic, and fail to react. true 3) If you do not have an Antilock Braking System (ABS) and your car goes into a skid, you should: A.) Quickly let up on the brake pedal. Correct Answer 4) Even when a collision looks imminent, it's better to stay on the road than to steer off. false 5) If your vehicle is about to be hit from the front: C.) Turn your vehicle and try to make the hit a "glancing blow." Correct Answer 8) When should you use the "four-second plus rule"? A.) When driving in poor weather conditions. Correct Answer 9) At highway speeds of 50-55 mph, how many second(s) gap do you need in oncoming traffic to pass safely? 10-12 4) When approaching a left hand turn, it's best to keep your left wheels as close as possible to the centerline, and to use the left side of the intersection as much as possible. true 7) If a school bus is parked with its lights flashing on the opposite side of the road, you do not have to stop for it. false 8) Use your high beams: A.) When driving at night on unfamiliar roads. Correct Answer If you see a flashing "Don't Walk" or "Raised Hand" light as you are crossing a street, turn around immediately and go back the way you came. false 4) A sign that has a red circle with a red line through it means that you must proceed with caution. false