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Driving Safety Quiz

Total questions: 98

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

There should be how many feet between a car's mirror and a bicyclist in a Zone over 35 miles an hour

a)

3 ft

b)

6 ft

c)

12 ft

2.

If you are stopped by law enforcement you should pull over to the ____ by putting your signal on

a)

Left

b)

Right

3.

If you are pulled over by law enforcement you should

a)

end your phone call and turn off your radio

b)

end your phone call

4.

If you were pulled over by law enforcement you should

a)

stay in your vehicle

b)

step out of your vehicle

5.

If you were pulled over by law enforcement where should your hands be placed

a)

on top of the steering wheel

b)

under your legs

6.

You should try to look how far ahead of your car

a)

10 to 20 seconds

b)

20 to 30 seconds

c)

30 to 40 seconds

7.

The earlier you act and look ahead

a)

the less often someone behind you must react quickly to your vehicle

b)

the more often someone behind you must quickly react to your vehicle

8.

Intersections are what

a)

any place where traffic merges are crosses

b)

a place you stop

9.

When turning left you should

a)

look for a safe Gap in traffic

b)

just go

10.

You are allowed to turn right at a traffic signal unless there is a sign saying you cannot

a)

True

b)

False

11.

If your view of a cross street is blocked you should

a)

Stop and inch forward until you can see

b)

Speed up to cross quickly

c)

Honk to alert other drivers

d)

Turn around and find another route

12.

You should look in your rearview mirror often to know

a)

what traffic might be following too close

b)

if traffic is far away

13.

When changing lanes you should look over your shoulder and check to make sure there are no cars in your

a)

blind spots

b)

no Zone

14.

you should turn your signal on how far before you reach an intersection

a)

50 ft

b)

100 ft

c)

150 ft

15.

how many seconds should you turn your signal on before he reached the intersection

a)

three to four seconds

b)

4 to 5 Seconds

c)

5 to 6 seconds

16.

When are deer most active

a)

Dawn

b)

Dusk

c)

Dawn and dusk

17.

if you see a deer on the road what should you do

a)

sound your horn and be ready to stop

b)

shine your lights at the deer

18.

Should always reduce speed before entering a curve

a)

True

b)

False

19.

It will take your car longer to stop when the road is slippery

a)

True

b)

False

20.

hydroplaning occurs when the steering tires start to ride up on

a)

pooled water

b)

pool the mud

21.

If your car starts to hydroplane, you should:

a)

Speed up

b)

Turn sharply

c)

Brake hard

d)

Ease off the accelerator

22.

total stopping distance is

a)

the distance Vehicles travel in ideal conditions when stopping

b)

the distance Vehicles travel when speeding up

23.

the faster you are traveling

a)

the more time is needed to stop

b)

the last time is needed to stop

24.

what is perception time

a)

the time and distance it takes you to recognize that you must stop

b)

the amount of time it takes you to stop

25.

the average perception time for an alert driver is

a)

¾ to 1 second

b)

one to two seconds

c)

two to three seconds

26.

your reaction time is

a)

the time and distance it takes you to react and move your foot from the gas pedal and begin to apply the brakes

b)

the time and distance it takes you to hit the brakes

27.

your reaction time for the average driver is

a)

¾ to 1 second

b)

one to two seconds

c)

two to three seconds

28.

What is braking distance

a)

the time and distance it takes for the brakes to slow and stop the vehicle

b)

the time it takes you to hit the brakes

29.

if you are traveling 50 miles an hour on dry pavement with good brakes it will take you how many feet to stop

a)

148 feet

b)

158 feet

c)

168 feet

30.

What is space cushion

a)

the space between your vehicle and other cars

b)

the cushion on your seat

31.

How many seconds should there be for following distance between your car and the car ahead of you?

a)

3 seconds

b)

4 seconds

c)

5 seconds

32.

To determine following distance you should

a)

count the seconds it takes to reach the same place as the car ahead of you

b)

count the seconds it takes you to get to the car ahead of you

33.

The blind spot for large vehicles like trucks is how far behind them?

a)

100 ft

b)

200 ft

c)

300 ft

34.

Avoid driving next to other vehicles for long periods of time.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

To make space for vehicles entering a multi-lane road you should

a)

get closer to the center lane

b)

move over and adjust your speed

36.

What does split the difference mean?

a)

split the difference between two hazards

b)

split the difference between two passengers

37.

To help the person behind you, you should

a)

keep a steady speed and signal in advance when you have to slow down

b)

keep a steady speed and move into their lane

38.

If you want to parallel park and there is traffic coming from behind you, what should you do?

a)

put on your turn signal, pull next to the space, and allow vehicles behind to pass before parking

b)

put on the turn signal and pull into the space

39.

What should you do if you are being tailgated?

a)

move to the right lane so they can pass you

b)

go to the left lane so they can pass you

40.

You have an increased risk of being hit from behind when followed by a large truck or bus.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

When passing other vehicles you can

a)

pass only one vehicle at a time and pass on the left

b)

pass multiple vehicles at a time and pass on the left

42.

If you are traveling 55 miles an hour you need how many seconds to pass

a)

5 Seconds

b)

10 seconds

c)

15 seconds

43.

How many feet can you travel at 55 mph

a)

500 ft

b)

800 ft

c)

1,000 ft

44.

How much of a mile is needed ahead of you on a hill or curve

a)

1/3 of a mile or 10 seconds

b)

2/3 of a mile or 10 seconds

45.

You cannot pass someone at an intersection or railroad crossing

a)

True

b)

False

46.

Typical car is how long

a)

5 ft

b)

10 ft

c)

15 ft

47.

A typical multi-trailer truck is how long

a)

60 ft

b)

75 ft

c)

100 ft

48.

Do not pass unless you have enough space to return to your driving lane

a)

True

b)

False

49.

You should not return to your lane until

a)

you can see one headlight of the vehicle behind you

b)

you can see both headlights of the vehicle behind you

50.

If a vehicle tries to pass you but they do not have enough room to get back in their lane what should you do

a)

slow down and let them get in the lane

b)

honk the horn at them

51.

One way to be a defensive driver is to separate risks. take one risk at a time

a)

True

b)

False

52.

When you cannot separate risks and have to deal with two or more risks at the same time you should

a)

compromise by giving the most room to the worst Danger

b)

compromise by giving the most room to the least Danger

53.

You should turn on your headlights if you are having trouble seeing others because they are having trouble seeing you

a)

True

b)

False

54.

When driving away from rising or Setting Sun you should turn on your headlights

a)

True

b)

False

55.

How far away can another driver see the lights on your car

a)

400 ft

b)

500 ft

c)

600 ft

56.

High Beam lights let you see how much farther than low beams

a)

twice as far

b)

three times as far

57.

Dim the high beams whenever you come within how many feet of another vehicle

a)

400 ft

b)

500 ft

c)

600 ft

58.

You should use low beams in heavy traffic

a)

True

b)

False

59.

What kind of headlight should you use in fog snow or hard rain

a)

low beams

b)

high beams

60.

If a driver fails to dim their headlights what should you do

a)

flash the high beams to let them know

b)

do nothing

61.

If someone does not turn off their high beams after you have flashed them

a)

Look to the left side of the road

b)

Look to the right side of the road

62.

You should use your horn to

a)

Get others attention if it will prevent a crash

b)

When another driver has made an error

63.

If your car breaks down you should

a)

Move to the right side of the road and put your flashers on

b)

Move to the left side of the road and put your flashers on

64.

If your vehicle is broken down and you have a cell phone you should notify the authorities that your vehicle or someone else's vehicle has broken down

a)

True

b)

False

65.

You should stop on a hill or in the middle of a lane to change a tire

a)

True

b)

False

66.

When driving near another vehicle you should

a)

Speed up or slow down so that you are not in their blind spots

b)

Continue to tailgate them

67.

A car can disappear from a truck's view when it is how many feet in front of the truck's cab on either side

a)

10 ft

b)

20 ft

c)

30 ft

68.

A car can disappear from a truck's view if it is how many feet behind the truck

a)

200 ft

b)

300 ft

c)

400 ft

69.

The area surrounding a truck where they cannot see you is called

a)

Blindspot

b)

No Zone

c)

Tailgating

70.

A good rule of thumb for drivers sharing the road with a truck or bus is

a)

If you can't see the truck or bus driver in the side mirror they can't see you

b)

If you can't see the truck or bus in the rearview mirror they can't see you

71.

You should always do what when you make a change while driving

a)

Signal

b)

adjust your mirrors

c)

look at your passengers

72.

You should signal how far before your intended turn

a)

100 ft

b)

200 ft

c)

300 ft

73.

Be careful not to signal too early. If another vehicle is about to enter the street between you and where you turn what should you do

a)

wait until you have passed the car to turn your signal on

b)

wait until you have passed to turn your signal off

74.

What should you do after you have made your turn

a)

be sure to turn your signal off

b)

check your passengers

75.

You should always slow down as early as it is safe to do so

a)

True

b)

False

76.

If you are going to stop or slow down at a place where another driver may not expect it you should quickly do what

a)

turn your signal on and go off the road

b)

tap the brake pedal three or four times to let those behind you know you're about to slow down

c)

sharply push on the brakes

77.

You should always use your signal when you slow down in all of the following situations except

a)

to turn off a roadway which does not have a separate turn lane

b)

to park or turn just before an intersection. traffic following you may expect you to continue to the intersection

c)

to avoid something in the road or for stopped or slowing traffic that a driver behind you cannot see

d)

when someone is tailgating you

78.

Which hand signal is used for a left turn

a)

hand pointing straight out

b)

hand pointing up

c)

hand pointing down

79.

which hand signal is used for a right turn

a)

hand pointing straight out

b)

hand pointing up

c)

hand pointing down

80.

which hand signal is used for a stop

a)

hand pointing straight out

b)

hand pointing up

c)

hand pointing down

81.

What are the three options to avoid a crash or to reduce the impact of a crash

a)

braking, steering, accelerating

b)

steering, accelerating, skidding

c)

braking, steering, turning

82.

anti-lock braking systems or abs allow your car to do what

a)

stop the vehicle without skidding and keep control

b)

stop the vehicle without rolling over and keeping control

c)

stop the vehicle completely

83.

when using your brakes that have abs you should

a)

press the brake pedal as hard as you can and keep applying pressure

b)

press the brake pedal as hard as you can and let go

c)

press the brake pedal as hard as you can and pump it

84.

ABS will only work if you keep pressure on the brake pedal. even if it vibrates or makes a clicking noise

a)

True

b)

False

85.

you can still steer your vehicle when using abs

a)

True

b)

False

86.

You may be able to avoid a crash by quickly steering around the problem what is this called

a)

Swerving

b)

Dodging

c)

Missing

87.

if you are going to Swerve when trying to avoid an accident you should

a)

make sure to have a good grip with both hands

b)

just move away from the other car

c)

go into the ditch

88.

If you were trying to swerve when trying to avoid an accident you should

a)

steer in the direction you want to go but try to avoid other traffic

b)

hit the car with those little touch as possible

c)

go into the ditch

89.

Once you have cleared the problem after swerving from another car, what should you do

a)

steer in the opposite direction to straighten out the vehicle, gain control and start slowing

b)

steer in the same direction and slow down

c)

steering the opposite direction and speed up

90.

It is okay to accelerate your car to avoid a crash if someone is coming up behind you quickly

a)

True

b)

False

91.

What is caused when you are traveling too fast and try to stop suddenly

a)

Skids

b)

Swerves

c)

Stops

92.

If you begin to skid you should

a)

release pressure from the brake or accelerator and look where you want to go

b)

put more pressure on the brake or accelerator and look where you want to go

93.

If the vehicle leaves a paved road surface what should you do

a)

slow down gradually and when safe to do so turn back onto the pavement

b)

speed up and when safe to do so turn back on the pavement

c)

go into the ditch and Wednesday to do so go on to the pavement

94.

If the brakes stop working while driving you should

a)

use the parking brake and be ready to release the brake if it starts to skid

b)

wait until your car slows down to stop

c)

pump the brakes until it stops

95.

If using the parking brake does not work and your brakes have failed you should do what

a)

turn off the engine and look for a safe place to stop

b)

slow down and wait for the car to stop

c)

going to the ditch

96.

The rapid deflation of air from a tire is called a what

a)

tire blowout

b)

tire inflation

c)

tire deflation

97.

What will happen if a front tire blows out

a)

The vehicle will pull strongly to the side of the blowout

b)

The vehicle will continue to move straight

c)

The rear tires will lose traction

d)

The vehicle will stop immediately

98.

 what will happen if the back tire blows out

a)

the vehicle will pull sharply in the direction of the blowout

b)

the vehicle will wobble shake and pull some in the direction

c)

the vehicle will flip