Basic Driver Improvement
Basic Driver Improvement Exam Study
Guide UPDATED 2025
Which of the following statements is/are true?
a. There is little evidence that seat belts save lives and reduce injuries in crashes
b. While only a small percent of vehicle occupants do not wear safety-belts, these
occupants account for about half of vehicle occupant fatalities
c. Most Americans do not wear safety belts
d. Both a. & c. above -Correct Answer ✔B
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 -Correct Answer ✔D
How are deaths caused by traffic crashes and the deaths our nation experience in the
terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 similar?
a. Many traffic crashes happen with little warning or no warning
b. Deaths in traffic crashes are shocking events for the surviving family members just as
the attack on September 11th was a shocking event for the surviving family members of
those killed in that attack
c. In Florida, we lose about 2,500 people per year in traffic crashes, almost as many as
the 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001
d. All of the above -Correct Answer ✔D
Many people are killed each year in vehicle crashes in our country. Those killed include
vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users (motorcycle riders, pedestrians and
bicycle riders) struck by motor vehicles.
a. True
b. False -Correct Answer ✔A
Young drivers are most likely to be involved in fatal crashes than senior drivers.
a. True
b. False -Correct Answer ✔A
Which of the following is/are true?
a. We should not drive if we have any alcohol in our system, even small amounts
b. Most crashes occur when drivers are completely sober
c. Even small amounts of alcohol decrease driver judgement and skill and this increases
the likelihood of crashing
d. All of the above -Correct Answer ✔D
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The economic impact of vehicle crashes is born by all drivers, even those not involved
in vehicle crashes.
a. True
b. False -Correct Answer ✔A
Which of the following is/are true regarding Florida law?
a. At a BAL of .08, a driver is presumed to be impaired. In other words, impairment does
not have to be proven
b. Florida statutes do not contain he phrase LEGAL LIMIT when describing a BAL of
.08.
c. A driver can be convicted of driving under the influence with a BAL less than .08 if it
can be proven that the driver was impaired
d. All of the above -Correct Answer ✔C
Alcohol and speeding are major factors in fatal crashes. Which of the following
statements regarding speeding is/are true?
a. Speeding from place to place saves much time unless a law enforcement officer
stops you
b. Approximately 30% of fatal crashes involve speeding
c. Increasing your speed from 50 to 60 miles per hour will cut your travel time in half
d. All of the above -Correct Answer ✔B
If the speed limit is 50 mph and you drive 10 mph over the speed limit, how many
minutes would you save on a 10 mile trip?
a. 2 minutes
b. 5 minutes
c. 7 minutes
d. This would cut your travel time in half -Correct Answer ✔A
Which of the following regarding a collision is/are true?
a. If you triple your speed your force of impact will be three times greater
b. Speed has little effect of impact forces
c. If you double your speed, the energy dissipated in a crash is four times greater
d. If you double your speed, the energy dissipated in a crash is two times greater -
Correct Answer ✔C
If you are able to reduce your speed by half before crashing into a concrete post, the
kinetic energy experienced in the crash will be reduced by four times.
a. True
b. False -Correct Answer ✔A
While driving you see a dangerous situation ahead and must take immediate action.
Which of the following is/are correct?
a. It is better to steer right instead of toward oncoming traffic to prevent a crash
b. If you crash into the side of another vehicle, hitting the vehicle behind the rear wheels
will increase the survivability of the occupants of both vehicles
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c. Hitting a row of bushes is better than hitting a tree, post or solid object
d. All of the above -Correct Answer ✔D
When people are involved in vehicle crashes, three collisions occur. Which of the
following is/are true?
a. The second collision is the human collision that occurs when the occupants of a
vehicle come to a stop again the interior of the vehicle they were traveling in
b. The third collision occurs when the internal organs of the occupants strike the skeletal
system and other organs in the stopped body of the occupant
c. Seat belts and air bags help reduce the effects of the second and third collisions by
preventing belted occupants from striking the interior of the vehicle as the passenger
compartment comes to a stop after the initial impact, called the first collision
d. All of the above -Correct Answer ✔D
Which of the following is/are true?
a. Vehicles are designed to dissipate the energy associated with collisions and to
protect the passenger compartment
b. When a collision occurs, the front and rear structures of vehicle are designed to
reform and buckle in a carefully designed and controlled manner to dissipate the energy
associated with the crash
c. Vehicle design features are more effective if speed is reduced, drivers take actions to
reduce the impact associated with collisions, and if vehicle occupants are wearing
seatbelts
d. All of the above -Correct Answer ✔D
Drivers exercise judgement and skill when they are behind the wheel. Of these two
capabilities, driving skill is by far the most important.
a. True
b. False -Correct Answer ✔B
When driving, you should attempt to scan 20-30 seconds ahead of your vehicle. If you
are traveling at highway speeds, 50, 60, 70 miles per hour, you will travel about one
miles per minute. Therefore, you should be scanning about how far ahead:
a. About 100 feet
b. About 500 feet
c. About 1/2 mile
d. About 1 mile -Correct Answer ✔C
To properly scan 20-30 seconds ahead, you should scan this entire distance ahead of
your vehicle. As you scan ahead, you should:
a. Identify situations, vehicles, or objects that could cause a problem by the time they
reach the mid-point of your scanning distance about 15 seconds ahead of your vehicle
b. Be particularly alert for immediate hazards that may present themselves in the area
that is 2-5 seconds ahead of your vehicle
c. Delay taking defensive actions such as slowing or changing lanes until the situation,
vehicle or object ahead is 2 to 5 seconds ahead of your vehicle
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Basic Driver Improvement Exam Study
Guide UPDATED 2025
Which of the following statements is/are true?
a. There is little evidence that seat belts save lives and reduce injuries in crashes
b. While only a small percent of vehicle occupants do not wear safety-belts, these
occupants account for about half of vehicle occupant fatalities
c. Most Americans do not wear safety belts
d. Both a. & c. above -Correct Answer ✔B
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 -Correct Answer ✔D
How are deaths caused by traffic crashes and the deaths our nation experience in the
terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 similar?
a. Many traffic crashes happen with little warning or no warning
b. Deaths in traffic crashes are shocking events for the surviving family members just as
the attack on September 11th was a shocking event for the surviving family members of
those killed in that attack
c. In Florida, we lose about 2,500 people per year in traffic crashes, almost as many as
the 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001
d. All of the above -Correct Answer ✔D
Many people are killed each year in vehicle crashes in our country. Those killed include
vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users (motorcycle riders, pedestrians and
bicycle riders) struck by motor vehicles.
a. True
b. False -Correct Answer ✔A
Young drivers are most likely to be involved in fatal crashes than senior drivers.
a. True
b. False -Correct Answer ✔A
Which of the following is/are true?
a. We should not drive if we have any alcohol in our system, even small amounts
b. Most crashes occur when drivers are completely sober
c. Even small amounts of alcohol decrease driver judgement and skill and this increases
the likelihood of crashing
d. All of the above -Correct Answer ✔D
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The economic impact of vehicle crashes is born by all drivers, even those not involved
in vehicle crashes.
a. True
b. False -Correct Answer ✔A
Which of the following is/are true regarding Florida law?
a. At a BAL of .08, a driver is presumed to be impaired. In other words, impairment does
not have to be proven
b. Florida statutes do not contain he phrase LEGAL LIMIT when describing a BAL of
.08.
c. A driver can be convicted of driving under the influence with a BAL less than .08 if it
can be proven that the driver was impaired
d. All of the above -Correct Answer ✔C
Alcohol and speeding are major factors in fatal crashes. Which of the following
statements regarding speeding is/are true?
a. Speeding from place to place saves much time unless a law enforcement officer
stops you
b. Approximately 30% of fatal crashes involve speeding
c. Increasing your speed from 50 to 60 miles per hour will cut your travel time in half
d. All of the above -Correct Answer ✔B
If the speed limit is 50 mph and you drive 10 mph over the speed limit, how many
minutes would you save on a 10 mile trip?
a. 2 minutes
b. 5 minutes
c. 7 minutes
d. This would cut your travel time in half -Correct Answer ✔A
Which of the following regarding a collision is/are true?
a. If you triple your speed your force of impact will be three times greater
b. Speed has little effect of impact forces
c. If you double your speed, the energy dissipated in a crash is four times greater
d. If you double your speed, the energy dissipated in a crash is two times greater -
Correct Answer ✔C
If you are able to reduce your speed by half before crashing into a concrete post, the
kinetic energy experienced in the crash will be reduced by four times.
a. True
b. False -Correct Answer ✔A
While driving you see a dangerous situation ahead and must take immediate action.
Which of the following is/are correct?
a. It is better to steer right instead of toward oncoming traffic to prevent a crash
b. If you crash into the side of another vehicle, hitting the vehicle behind the rear wheels
will increase the survivability of the occupants of both vehicles
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c. Hitting a row of bushes is better than hitting a tree, post or solid object
d. All of the above -Correct Answer ✔D
When people are involved in vehicle crashes, three collisions occur. Which of the
following is/are true?
a. The second collision is the human collision that occurs when the occupants of a
vehicle come to a stop again the interior of the vehicle they were traveling in
b. The third collision occurs when the internal organs of the occupants strike the skeletal
system and other organs in the stopped body of the occupant
c. Seat belts and air bags help reduce the effects of the second and third collisions by
preventing belted occupants from striking the interior of the vehicle as the passenger
compartment comes to a stop after the initial impact, called the first collision
d. All of the above -Correct Answer ✔D
Which of the following is/are true?
a. Vehicles are designed to dissipate the energy associated with collisions and to
protect the passenger compartment
b. When a collision occurs, the front and rear structures of vehicle are designed to
reform and buckle in a carefully designed and controlled manner to dissipate the energy
associated with the crash
c. Vehicle design features are more effective if speed is reduced, drivers take actions to
reduce the impact associated with collisions, and if vehicle occupants are wearing
seatbelts
d. All of the above -Correct Answer ✔D
Drivers exercise judgement and skill when they are behind the wheel. Of these two
capabilities, driving skill is by far the most important.
a. True
b. False -Correct Answer ✔B
When driving, you should attempt to scan 20-30 seconds ahead of your vehicle. If you
are traveling at highway speeds, 50, 60, 70 miles per hour, you will travel about one
miles per minute. Therefore, you should be scanning about how far ahead:
a. About 100 feet
b. About 500 feet
c. About 1/2 mile
d. About 1 mile -Correct Answer ✔C
To properly scan 20-30 seconds ahead, you should scan this entire distance ahead of
your vehicle. As you scan ahead, you should:
a. Identify situations, vehicles, or objects that could cause a problem by the time they
reach the mid-point of your scanning distance about 15 seconds ahead of your vehicle
b. Be particularly alert for immediate hazards that may present themselves in the area
that is 2-5 seconds ahead of your vehicle
c. Delay taking defensive actions such as slowing or changing lanes until the situation,
vehicle or object ahead is 2 to 5 seconds ahead of your vehicle
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