DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE: FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Which of the following are among the top 4 choice factors that contribute to a rise in roadway deaths in
2015? - (ANSWER)Drunk driving, distracted driving, and speeding
Speeding was a factor in about what percentage of fatal crashes in 2015? - (ANSWER)25%
About ____ % of all fatally injured pasengers in passenger vehicles were NOT wearing a seatbelt in
2015? - (ANSWER)50%
Which of the following is an example of an economic loss? - (ANSWER)Workplace losses, medical losses,
and property losses
What is the leading cause of death for people aged 16-24? - (ANSWER)traffic accidents
Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for dealing with an aggressive driver? -
(ANSWER)Maintain your lane when being followed closely
Select all the emotional states that may affect your driving - (ANSWER)Sadness, stress, anger, and
anxiety
What is the maximum legal blood alcohol content level is a driver is on the roadway? - (ANSWER)0.08%
Which of the following are effects of drowsy driving? - (ANSWER)An inability to recall the last few miles
traveled, having disconnected or wandering thoughts, your head feels heavy, and drifting between lanes
Which of the following is the safest option if you are feeling drowsy while driving? - (ANSWER)Pull off
the road and get rest
When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the right-of-way is given to
the vehicle ______. - (ANSWER)on the right
Seat belts saved an estimated _______ people in 2014. - (ANSWER)12,000
, DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE: FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
In addition to obeying speed limits, you may also want to adjust your speed because: - (ANSWER)you are
driving at night, the weather is bad, and there is ice on the road
Which of the following is a recommendation for dealing with a traffic stop? - (ANSWER)follow all
instructions from the officer, remain calm, and keep your hands on the wheel
After stopping for a school bus, it is safe to proceed again when: - (ANSWER)The bus has resumed
motion and the red lights have stopped flashing
If the crossing gates are down at a railroad track, you may only drive around the crossing gate if: -
(ANSWER)You may not drive around a crossing gate for any reason
You may not pass when the lie 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 to the right and stop
your car
Bad weather can result in which of the following conditions: - (ANSWER)reduced visibility
Which are the two strategies that increase safety in all adverse driving conditions? - (ANSWER)Reduce
speed and increase following distance.
When recovering from hydroplaning, you should: - (ANSWER)ease your foot off the gas
Which of the following are among the top 4 choice factors that contribute to a rise in roadway deaths in
2015? - (ANSWER)Drunk driving, distracted driving, and speeding
Speeding was a factor in about what percentage of fatal crashes in 2015? - (ANSWER)25%
About ____ % of all fatally injured pasengers in passenger vehicles were NOT wearing a seatbelt in
2015? - (ANSWER)50%
Which of the following is an example of an economic loss? - (ANSWER)Workplace losses, medical losses,
and property losses
What is the leading cause of death for people aged 16-24? - (ANSWER)traffic accidents
Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for dealing with an aggressive driver? -
(ANSWER)Maintain your lane when being followed closely
Select all the emotional states that may affect your driving - (ANSWER)Sadness, stress, anger, and
anxiety
What is the maximum legal blood alcohol content level is a driver is on the roadway? - (ANSWER)0.08%
Which of the following are effects of drowsy driving? - (ANSWER)An inability to recall the last few miles
traveled, having disconnected or wandering thoughts, your head feels heavy, and drifting between lanes
Which of the following is the safest option if you are feeling drowsy while driving? - (ANSWER)Pull off
the road and get rest
When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the right-of-way is given to
the vehicle ______. - (ANSWER)on the right
Seat belts saved an estimated _______ people in 2014. - (ANSWER)12,000
, DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE: FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
In addition to obeying speed limits, you may also want to adjust your speed because: - (ANSWER)you are
driving at night, the weather is bad, and there is ice on the road
Which of the following is a recommendation for dealing with a traffic stop? - (ANSWER)follow all
instructions from the officer, remain calm, and keep your hands on the wheel
After stopping for a school bus, it is safe to proceed again when: - (ANSWER)The bus has resumed
motion and the red lights have stopped flashing
If the crossing gates are down at a railroad track, you may only drive around the crossing gate if: -
(ANSWER)You may not drive around a crossing gate for any reason
You may not pass when the lie 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 to the right and stop
your car
Bad weather can result in which of the following conditions: - (ANSWER)reduced visibility
Which are the two strategies that increase safety in all adverse driving conditions? - (ANSWER)Reduce
speed and increase following distance.
When recovering from hydroplaning, you should: - (ANSWER)ease your foot off the gas
