DEFENSIVE DRIVING MAIN EXAM TEST 2025/2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔Almost _______ of people who died in a fatal car accidents in 2015 weren't wearing
a seatbelt. - ✔✔half
✔✔Children under the age of ____ are required to use a child safety seat, unless they
are taller than 4' 9". - ✔✔8
✔✔In the US, more people die in motor accidents who are not wearing seatbelts than
die from..... - ✔✔drowning accidents (true), smoke related illnesses (false), shark
attacks (true), mass shootings in the US (true), home fires (true), drug overdoses
(false),
✔✔Which of the following is NOT part of your suspension system? - ✔✔hazard lights
✔✔Anti-lock braking systems are designed to: - ✔✔prevent you from skidding
✔✔If your car is equipped with an airbag, you do not need to wear your seatbelt. -
✔✔False
✔✔What is the most important safety gear a cyclist can wear? - ✔✔a helmet
✔✔What percentage of bike crashes result in some kind of head injury? - ✔✔75%
✔✔Children have died in cars when outside temperatures were as low as ____
degrees. - ✔✔60
✔✔Physiology refers to the: - ✔✔functioning of your body parts
✔✔Which of the following is NOT caused by alcohol consumption? - ✔✔Improvement of
motor function
✔✔It is safe to drive as long as your BAC is at or below: - ✔✔0.00%
✔✔Drinking to the point where your brain is no longer able to store information in
memory is called_________. - ✔✔blacking out
✔✔Synergistic effects refer to the combination of effects from ____ and___. -
✔✔alcohol and other drugs
✔✔Even if you aren't legally drunk, a single drink can alter your _____ state. -
✔✔psychological, physical, and emotional
, ✔✔What is the legal BAC in all 50 states? - ✔✔0.08%
✔✔A minor can sometimes be charged as an adult with a BAC over 0.08%. - ✔✔True
✔✔You can transport unopened alcohol ________. - ✔✔in the trunk
✔✔Implied consent means that you agree to take a breathalyzer test just by operating a
motor vehicle. - ✔✔true
✔✔ Which of the following are among the top 4 choice factors that contribute to a rise in
roadway deaths in 2015? - ✔✔Drunk driving, distracted driving, and speeding
✔✔Speeding was a factor in about what percentage of fatal crashes in 2015? - ✔✔25%
✔✔About ____ % of all fatally injured pasengers in passenger vehicles were NOT
wearing a seatbelt in 2015? - ✔✔50%
✔✔Which of the following is an example of an economic loss? - ✔✔Workplace losses,
medical losses, and property losses
✔✔What is the leading cause of death for people aged 16-24? - ✔✔traffic accidents
✔✔Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for dealing with an aggressive
driver? - ✔✔Maintain your lane when being followed closely
✔✔Select all the emotional states that may affect your driving - ✔✔Sadness, stress,
anger, and anxiety
✔✔What is the maximum legal blood alcohol content level is a driver is on the roadway?
- ✔✔0.08%
✔✔Which of the following are effects of drowsy driving? - ✔✔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? -
✔✔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 ______. - ✔✔on the right
✔✔Seat belts saved an estimated _______ people in 2014. - ✔✔12,000
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔Almost _______ of people who died in a fatal car accidents in 2015 weren't wearing
a seatbelt. - ✔✔half
✔✔Children under the age of ____ are required to use a child safety seat, unless they
are taller than 4' 9". - ✔✔8
✔✔In the US, more people die in motor accidents who are not wearing seatbelts than
die from..... - ✔✔drowning accidents (true), smoke related illnesses (false), shark
attacks (true), mass shootings in the US (true), home fires (true), drug overdoses
(false),
✔✔Which of the following is NOT part of your suspension system? - ✔✔hazard lights
✔✔Anti-lock braking systems are designed to: - ✔✔prevent you from skidding
✔✔If your car is equipped with an airbag, you do not need to wear your seatbelt. -
✔✔False
✔✔What is the most important safety gear a cyclist can wear? - ✔✔a helmet
✔✔What percentage of bike crashes result in some kind of head injury? - ✔✔75%
✔✔Children have died in cars when outside temperatures were as low as ____
degrees. - ✔✔60
✔✔Physiology refers to the: - ✔✔functioning of your body parts
✔✔Which of the following is NOT caused by alcohol consumption? - ✔✔Improvement of
motor function
✔✔It is safe to drive as long as your BAC is at or below: - ✔✔0.00%
✔✔Drinking to the point where your brain is no longer able to store information in
memory is called_________. - ✔✔blacking out
✔✔Synergistic effects refer to the combination of effects from ____ and___. -
✔✔alcohol and other drugs
✔✔Even if you aren't legally drunk, a single drink can alter your _____ state. -
✔✔psychological, physical, and emotional
, ✔✔What is the legal BAC in all 50 states? - ✔✔0.08%
✔✔A minor can sometimes be charged as an adult with a BAC over 0.08%. - ✔✔True
✔✔You can transport unopened alcohol ________. - ✔✔in the trunk
✔✔Implied consent means that you agree to take a breathalyzer test just by operating a
motor vehicle. - ✔✔true
✔✔ Which of the following are among the top 4 choice factors that contribute to a rise in
roadway deaths in 2015? - ✔✔Drunk driving, distracted driving, and speeding
✔✔Speeding was a factor in about what percentage of fatal crashes in 2015? - ✔✔25%
✔✔About ____ % of all fatally injured pasengers in passenger vehicles were NOT
wearing a seatbelt in 2015? - ✔✔50%
✔✔Which of the following is an example of an economic loss? - ✔✔Workplace losses,
medical losses, and property losses
✔✔What is the leading cause of death for people aged 16-24? - ✔✔traffic accidents
✔✔Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for dealing with an aggressive
driver? - ✔✔Maintain your lane when being followed closely
✔✔Select all the emotional states that may affect your driving - ✔✔Sadness, stress,
anger, and anxiety
✔✔What is the maximum legal blood alcohol content level is a driver is on the roadway?
- ✔✔0.08%
✔✔Which of the following are effects of drowsy driving? - ✔✔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? -
✔✔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 ______. - ✔✔on the right
✔✔Seat belts saved an estimated _______ people in 2014. - ✔✔12,000
