WorksheetsManaging Risks While Driving
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 17mins
________ tires can lead to accidents while driving.
Wet
New
Bald
____________ can limit a driver's ability to see clearly.
Scanning
Blurred vision
Aiming high in steering
What is the primary purpose of scanning while driving?
To focus on the road ahead
To be aware of surroundings
To check the speedometer
To adjust the seat
Blurred vision can be caused by ________.
fatigue
poor lighting
dirty windshield
all of the above
Risk factors in driving include ________. A) distractions B) poor vehicle maintenance C) adverse weather conditions D) all of the above.
A) distractions
B) poor vehicle maintenance
C) adverse weather conditions
D) all of the above.
Bald tires should be replaced when (a) .
The image of bald tires indicates a need for (a) .
Fill in the blank: The Smith System advises drivers to (a) high in steering.
Match the following Smith System principles with their actions: 1) Aim high in steering 2) Keep your eyes moving 3) Get the big picture
Avoid tunnel vision
Aim high in steering
Look far ahead
Keep your eyes moving
Be aware of surroundings
Get the big picture
What is the purpose of using your horn while driving?
To greet other drivers
To warn others
To express frustration
To signal a turn.
Fill in the blank: When you look for potential hazards, dangers, or risk while driving, you are in the _______ stage of IPDE.
Predict
Decide
Execute
When you guess what others are going to do around you and your vehicle, you are in the _______ stage of IPDE.
Predict
Decide
Execute
When you take action you are in the _______ stage of IPDE.
Predict
Decide
Execute
Match the following driving safety concepts with their descriptions:
Identify
Watch out for potential hazards.
Predict
The potential hazard might pull out in front of you.
Decide
Slow down to avoid the potential hazard.
What is the main action described in the 'Execute' step of driving?
Use mental skills
Use physical skills to take action
Use emotional skills
Use technical skills
Where you can drive without a restriction to your light of sight or intended path of travel
An area with a visual restriction or an area unavailable for your intended path of travel
Closed Zone
Move away from a bigger hazard to a smaller hazard
Compromise Space
Where you can drive without a restriction to your light of sight or intended path of travel
Open Zone
What should you do if you notice your vision becoming blurry while driving?
Turn off your headlights
Increase your speed
Slow down and find a safe place to stop
Ignore it and keep driving
Which step of the IPDE process involves choosing the best action to avoid a hazard?
Identify
Execute
Predict
Decide
Match the term with its associated part of the IPDE process.
There is a STOP sign soon
Identify
I will decrease speed.
Decide
Decrease your speed.
Execute
I know I need to begin to decrease my speed.
Predict
When turning, your last check is
over your right shoulder
in the direction of your intended path of travel
behind you
Ahead of you, a pedestrian or bicyclist is crossing the street within a clearly marked crosswalk or unmarked intersection. What must you do?
Always yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian or bicyclist
Proceed with care as the pedestrian is jaywalking
Reduce your speed and warn the pedestrian or bicyclist
Sound your horn
Which stage of the IPDE process requires you to anticipate possible actions of other drivers?
Identify
Predict
Execute
Decide
What is the safest response if you encounter a hazard while driving?
Ignore the hazard
Decide on the best action
Sound your horn
Speed up
What should you do if you see a child about to step onto the road while you are driving?
Honk continuously to scare the child away
Ignore the child and continue driving
Speed up to pass before the child steps out
Slow down and be prepared to stop
Which of the following is a common risk factor that drivers should be aware of?
Full gas tank
New tires
Distracted pedestrians
Clear weather
When approaching an intersection with limited visibility, what is the safest action to take?
Proceed quickly without stopping
Slow down and be ready to stop
Sound your horn and keep going
Increase your speed to clear the intersection
Which of the following actions should you take when driving in poor weather conditions?
Increase your speed to reach your destination faster
Drive with one hand on the wheel
Turn on your headlights and reduce your speed
Ignore road signs
What is the best way to avoid distractions while driving?
Keep your focus on the road and avoid multitasking
Use your phone for navigation
Adjust the radio frequently
Eat while driving
Before changing lanes, you should always:
Check your mirrors and blind spots
Speed up without looking
Honk your horn
Signal after moving
