Defensive Driving Exam Questions and Answers Grade
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When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the right of way is
given to the vehicle - Answer-On the right
According to the NHTSA in one year seat belts saved an estimated ____ people - Answer-12,000
In addition to obeying speed limits, you may also want to adjust your speed because: - Answer-
All choices are correct
Which of the following is a recommendation for dealing with a traffic stop? - Answer-All choices
are correct
After stopping for a school bus, it is safe to proceed again when: - Answer-The bud has resumed
motion and the red lights have stopped flashing
If crossing gates are down at a railroad track you may only drive around the crossing gates if: -
Answer-You may not drive around a crossing gate
You may not pass when the line that divides traffic lanes is: - Answer-Solid
You must yield to oncoming traffic when turning left except when: - Answer-You have a green
left arrow indicating a protected turn
What is the most frequently littered item in the US? - Answer-Cigarette Butts
If you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should: - Answer-Pull over and stop your
car
Bad Weather can result in which of the following conditions? - Answer-Reduced visibility
What are two strategies that increase safety in all adverse driving conditions? - Answer-Reduce
speed and increase following distance
To recover from hydroplaning, you should: - Answer-ease your foot off the gas
When driving in fog, you should switch on your _____ - Answer-low beans
If you are caught in a tornado, your first option for a safe place is where? - Answer-A low lying
area, like a ditch
Your car can lose traction in just how many inches of water? - Answer-6
, Which of the following are good suggestions for driving in high traffic? - Answer--Dont follow
too closely
-Be courteous
-Signal often and early
Rural driving is dangerous because: - Answer-all choices are correct
On a multi-lane highway, slower traffic should: - Answer--Stay to the right
If you are on a highway, you should use the ___ to speed up to the pace of traffic. - Answer-
entrance ramp and merging lane
Motorcyclists and ped. are vulnerable to wch of the following roadway conditions? - Answer--
railroad crossings
-potholes
-poor shoulder conditions
Most drunkk driving accidents occur between ___ - Answer-midnight & 3am
You can control your cruising speed using only the ________ - Answer-gas pedal
Which of the following does not affect traction? - Answer--The physical condition of the driver
A car traveling 60 mph can take longer than ___ to stop. - Answer-a football field
Momentum is the product of an object's speed and ______ - Answer-weight
Approximately 80% of people ejcted from their vehicles die. What is the best way to prevent an
ejection from a car? - Answer-wearing a seatbelt
if you lose traction, you should not: - Answer--slam on the breaks
Which of the following should you check before you begin a trip? - Answer-all of them
Plan your route in advance. Looking at a gps while driving could result in you becoming ______ -
Answer-distracted
Which of the following is an example of something in the traffic environment you should
evaluate before driving? - Answer-All choices are correct
Being a good defensive driver involves ____ the actions of other drivers. - Answer-anticipating
Defensive driving isnt just about reacting to the unknown. It's about removing the unknown by
planning ahead and _________. - Answer-gathering information before you even depart
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When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the right of way is
given to the vehicle - Answer-On the right
According to the NHTSA in one year seat belts saved an estimated ____ people - Answer-12,000
In addition to obeying speed limits, you may also want to adjust your speed because: - Answer-
All choices are correct
Which of the following is a recommendation for dealing with a traffic stop? - Answer-All choices
are correct
After stopping for a school bus, it is safe to proceed again when: - Answer-The bud has resumed
motion and the red lights have stopped flashing
If crossing gates are down at a railroad track you may only drive around the crossing gates if: -
Answer-You may not drive around a crossing gate
You may not pass when the line that divides traffic lanes is: - Answer-Solid
You must yield to oncoming traffic when turning left except when: - Answer-You have a green
left arrow indicating a protected turn
What is the most frequently littered item in the US? - Answer-Cigarette Butts
If you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should: - Answer-Pull over and stop your
car
Bad Weather can result in which of the following conditions? - Answer-Reduced visibility
What are two strategies that increase safety in all adverse driving conditions? - Answer-Reduce
speed and increase following distance
To recover from hydroplaning, you should: - Answer-ease your foot off the gas
When driving in fog, you should switch on your _____ - Answer-low beans
If you are caught in a tornado, your first option for a safe place is where? - Answer-A low lying
area, like a ditch
Your car can lose traction in just how many inches of water? - Answer-6
, Which of the following are good suggestions for driving in high traffic? - Answer--Dont follow
too closely
-Be courteous
-Signal often and early
Rural driving is dangerous because: - Answer-all choices are correct
On a multi-lane highway, slower traffic should: - Answer--Stay to the right
If you are on a highway, you should use the ___ to speed up to the pace of traffic. - Answer-
entrance ramp and merging lane
Motorcyclists and ped. are vulnerable to wch of the following roadway conditions? - Answer--
railroad crossings
-potholes
-poor shoulder conditions
Most drunkk driving accidents occur between ___ - Answer-midnight & 3am
You can control your cruising speed using only the ________ - Answer-gas pedal
Which of the following does not affect traction? - Answer--The physical condition of the driver
A car traveling 60 mph can take longer than ___ to stop. - Answer-a football field
Momentum is the product of an object's speed and ______ - Answer-weight
Approximately 80% of people ejcted from their vehicles die. What is the best way to prevent an
ejection from a car? - Answer-wearing a seatbelt
if you lose traction, you should not: - Answer--slam on the breaks
Which of the following should you check before you begin a trip? - Answer-all of them
Plan your route in advance. Looking at a gps while driving could result in you becoming ______ -
Answer-distracted
Which of the following is an example of something in the traffic environment you should
evaluate before driving? - Answer-All choices are correct
Being a good defensive driver involves ____ the actions of other drivers. - Answer-anticipating
Defensive driving isnt just about reacting to the unknown. It's about removing the unknown by
planning ahead and _________. - Answer-gathering information before you even depart
