Driving Safety Quiz

What are 3 signs of not an aggressive driver?

• Yielding to right of way, obeying speed limits, using turn signals

• Tailgating, honking frequently, speeding

• Yelling at other drivers, weaving through traffic, running red lights

• Flashing headlights, making rude gestures, cutting off other drivers

If you are experiencing any type of aggressive driving behavior, you should take time to _____ ______ and keep ______.

• cool off, calm

• Speed up, aggressive

• Ignore it, angry

• Confront them, focused

What are potential distractions while driving?

• Texting, eating, adjusting the radio

• Sleeping, reading a book, watching TV

• Exercising, cooking, cleaning

• Painting, gardening, swimming

What happens when a driver goes into “highway hypnosis”? What can potentially happen?

• Increased alertness and focus

• Decreased awareness and reaction time

• Improved memory and concentration

• Enhanced vision and hearing

Who is at most at risk for drowsy driving?

• People who drive at night, young drivers, people who take medication that increases drowsiness

• Retired individuals, children, cyclists

• Pedestrians, office workers, athletes

• Teachers, students, artists

What should you do if you need to make an emergency stop on a highway?

• Pull over immediately and turn off the engine.

• Use your hazard lights and pull over safely to the shoulder or right of the roadway

• Speed up to find a safer spot.

• Ignore the situation and continue driving.

If you have a tire blowout, what should you do with the steering wheel?

• Hold the wheel tightly.

• Let go of the wheel.

• Turn the wheel sharply.

• Hold the wheel loosely.

If you have a tire blowout, what should you do with the accelerator pedal?

• Press the pedal harder.

• Remove foot from the pedal.

• Keep the pedal steady.

• Pump the pedal repeatedly.

If you have a tire blowout, how should you bring your vehicle to a stop?

• Brake immediately.

• Let your vehicle coast to a stop.

• Accelerate to regain control.

• Turn off the engine.

What should you do if you start feeling drowsy while driving?

• Continue driving and ignore the feeling.

• Drink coffee and keep driving.

• Open the windows and turn up the music.

• Pull over to a safe location and rest.