Study Guide for Defensive Driving
Course Final Exam Questions and
Answers
By definition, defensive driving is "driving to save lives, time, and money, in spite of the
conditions around you and the actions of others." True or False - CORRECT ANSWER-
True
What is the name of the strategy that, if we practice it block by block, mile by mile,
keeps us mentally alert while driving and prepares us to act correctly, in time? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The "What If?" Strategy
The DDC Collision Prevention Formula uses the letters RUA to help us remember how
to be a defensive driver. RUA stands for: - CORRECT ANSWER-Recognize,
Understand, Act
A preventable collision is one in which the driver fails to do everything ___ to avoid it. -
CORRECT ANSWER-reasonable
Developing defensive driving habits involves: - CORRECT ANSWER-All of the above
When you use safety belts, you increase your chances of surviving a collision by more
than ___ percent. - CORRECT ANSWER-50%
Driver physical conditions that can contribute to a collision include age, mobility,
hearing, vision, illness or use of medication, and fatigue or drowsiness. True or False -
CORRECT ANSWER-True
Each day, we meet challenging conditions while driving, but the only things we can
control are ______. - CORRECT ANSWER-Ourselves and our Vehicles
In poor driving conditions, the first steps we should take are to ____. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Slow down and increase following distance
The term "impaired driving" refers not only to driving while under the influence of
alcohol, but also to illegal drugs or over the counter or prescription medications that may
cause decreased function. True or False - CORRECT ANSWER-True
As long as a drinker keeps his or her blood alcohol concentration below the legal limit of
.08, that person's driving abilities won't be impaired. True or False - CORRECT
ANSWER-False
Course Final Exam Questions and
Answers
By definition, defensive driving is "driving to save lives, time, and money, in spite of the
conditions around you and the actions of others." True or False - CORRECT ANSWER-
True
What is the name of the strategy that, if we practice it block by block, mile by mile,
keeps us mentally alert while driving and prepares us to act correctly, in time? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The "What If?" Strategy
The DDC Collision Prevention Formula uses the letters RUA to help us remember how
to be a defensive driver. RUA stands for: - CORRECT ANSWER-Recognize,
Understand, Act
A preventable collision is one in which the driver fails to do everything ___ to avoid it. -
CORRECT ANSWER-reasonable
Developing defensive driving habits involves: - CORRECT ANSWER-All of the above
When you use safety belts, you increase your chances of surviving a collision by more
than ___ percent. - CORRECT ANSWER-50%
Driver physical conditions that can contribute to a collision include age, mobility,
hearing, vision, illness or use of medication, and fatigue or drowsiness. True or False -
CORRECT ANSWER-True
Each day, we meet challenging conditions while driving, but the only things we can
control are ______. - CORRECT ANSWER-Ourselves and our Vehicles
In poor driving conditions, the first steps we should take are to ____. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Slow down and increase following distance
The term "impaired driving" refers not only to driving while under the influence of
alcohol, but also to illegal drugs or over the counter or prescription medications that may
cause decreased function. True or False - CORRECT ANSWER-True
As long as a drinker keeps his or her blood alcohol concentration below the legal limit of
.08, that person's driving abilities won't be impaired. True or False - CORRECT
ANSWER-False
