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Worksheets#6 pop quiz test "Awareness Driving Techniques/A.Pilgrim"
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Why did Andy Pilgrim decide to make a curriculum designed to help young drivers?
Millions of drivers driving distracted everyday
U.S has a ridiculously easy driving test
Andy Lost two H.S friends in two separate accidents
All of the above
When driving and entering a light intersection it is most important to check left and right and scan for pedestrians and cyclists.
True
False
The biggest concern at intersections is
Drivers going to slow
Drivers not paying attention
Red light runners
None of the above
When you notice someone approaching an intersection at a high speed you should
Flash your lights
Change lanes
Cover the brake and make eye contact with the car
Honk your horn
The two worst things to do when turning across traffic lanes is to
Do a quick glance and go
Not slow down
Be distracted and not focused on their surroundings.
Drive aggressively
Shadows can cause drivers lots of problems because it makes objects within them hard to identify
True
False
To help a driver with potential hazards the driver can pay close attention to
The driver
The cars speed
The cars front wheels and wheel rotations
The size of the car
The "move over" law that makes Illinois Drivers obligated to move over or reduce speed for emergency or broken down vehicles is called
Brad's Law
Scott's Law
Brian's Law
Tim's Law
Distracted driving is a
Accident it happens
Problem for younger screen ager kids mostly
Result of bad luck
Choice you must own
Andy says you are considered a new driver for the first ______ years of driving.
2
3
4
5
The most confusing thing a young driver sees daily and sends the wrong message is
Drivers speeding
Drivers texting
Drivers on their phones
Drivers not signaling
Using blue tooth hands free option instead of texting is considered a safe option
True
False
Two important types of vision all drivers must use while driving
Low vision
High vision
Peripheral Vision
Central Vision
Prescription medications are not considered to be a distraction unless they cause drowsiness or alter your driving.
True
False
Many new drivers focus on gauges and vehicle controls with their eyes for too long. This is because of a lack of
Knowledge
Experience
Skills
Understanding
What is the minimum recommended number of seconds between glances into a rear view mirror while driving
3
4
5
6
What is the hardest thing to judge when driving at night for any driver?
Speed
Distances of other vehicles
Lane Positions of other cars
Roads
Why can peer pressure be a potentially dangerous problem for new drivers, after they have passed their driving test?
drivers can get peer pressured into driving too fast and making poor decisions
drivers can get peer pressured into having more passengers than they are allowed
there is no peer pressure for responsible drivers
if the driver passes the classroom and btw they have proven they can drive and it is their right and they should be trusted
A school that can help new drivers looking for a way to get more professional help with driving skills is called a
Commercial driving school
Training school
Street school
Advanced Driving Techniques School
The most important aspect of any merge is
Matching the speed of the traffic that is already on the freeway
Matching the speed of the traffic on the ramp
Driving the ramp speed
Driving whatever speed you feel is safe
When passing a stationary vehicle you should always be prepared for them to pull out without signaling?
True
False
Who is the biggest influence on a teenagers driving behavior?
Their Friends
Their Parents
Their Teacher for Driver Education :)
Television/Movie heros'
If you can't see a trucks ____________ then they can't see you
tires
fenders
mirrors
hood
Research shows we go where our _______ take us and we must always be ready for the unexpected.
minds
neutral vision
central vision (eyes)
downward vison
As a safe driver you should always create a _________ zone around your vehicle.
Time
Awareness
Safety
Red Zone
It is recommended while on the interstate that the driver gets into their exit lane several miles before the exit comes up to prevent exiting chaos.
True
False
The person most responsible for the passengers safety is the
passenger
driver
both
police/government
Younger drivers are the first to realize they are too tired to drive?
True
False
Reading a text takes your eyes off the road for _____ seconds?
2
3
3-6
7-10
Voice texting is not considered a distraction
True
False
Which of the following are not mental distractions
conversations
loud music
two people in an argument
all of the above are mental distractions
To create a safety zone around your vehicle with a cyclist around allow ____ feet.
2
3
4
6
It is safe to drive along side a semi truck as long as he sees you.
True
False
Drivers who drive distracted _____ that decision
choose
own
allow
make
Reflection after your trip is something that isn't important after you have been driving for a number of years and have experience.
True
False
In over 50% of all accidents the __________ (were or was) never used.
Horn
Brakes
Seatbelt
Airbags
From the Driving Awareness video assignment, the driver of the black car missed how many seconds of data changing the cd?
1
2
3
4
50% of all accidents are related to distracted driving?
True
False its 25 %
False its 80%
The number one killer of teens is
Flying
Drugs and Alcohol
Sports (contact)
Driving collisions and crashes
What percentage of crashes is do to human error?
25
50
75
93
Most collisions occur at speeds over 65 mph?
True
False
False its 30 mph
False its 40 mph
Some physical distractions are smoking, vaping, eating food, and inappropriate shoes.
True
False
How many years has Andy Pilgrim been a professional race car driver?
5
10
15
Over 25
Having a drivers license makes you a safe driver.
True
False
Over 500,000 teens are injured each year in automobiles and over 7000 are killed?
True
False
There are over 6.5 million crashes every year
True
False
The drivers shoes and seat position is not critical in maneuvering the vehicle.
True
False
A driver should have trigger words to help get them into the driving zone before they drive. Ex.. 3,2,1, and go.
True
False
Drivers who reach the age of ______ will see a discount on their automobile insurance.
20
21
25
30
The smith system is a system to help you navigate where you are going and provides detailed directions for your route.
True
False
