1) When it is necessary to look away from the road, you can limit your danger by

A: taking quick glances
B: taking a long gaze
C: relying on a passenger
D: both A and C
E: both B and C

2) Before getting into your vehicle, you should

A: disable the alarm
B: unlock the doors
C: look in the trunk
D: walk around it
E: keep all windows clean and clear

3) What does alcohol do to your perception?

A: speed it up
B: humor it
C: slow it down
D: ignore it
E: accentuate it

4) To operate a vehicle, you must have proof of financial _____.

A: solvency
B: responsibility
C: security
D: hardship
E: assets

5) _____ is a leading cause of intersection deaths.

A: Following too closely
B: Turning left onto a one-way street
C: Running a red light
D: Traffic light malfunctions
E: not using turn signals

6) On slippery surfaces, watch the car in front of you and try to follow in its

A: direction
B: tracks
C: blind spot
D: wake
E: rear view mirror

7) As quoted in the course, a first rule of defensive driving is

A: both hands on the wheel
B: extreme confidence
C: lose the attitude
D: the one second rule
E: check all mirrors every 1-2 miles

8) Where are you most likely to encounter fog?

A: in a low lying area
B: on a hill
C: in a tunnel
D: after sunset
E: on an open roadway

9) The only time it is legal to turn left at a red light is

A: on a one-way street
B: it is not legal to turn left at a red light
C: when there is no oncoming traffic
D: none of the above
E: in a residential area

10) If you're being tailgated, keep a _____ second gap between you and the car ahead of you.

A: 1
B: 4
C: 6
D: 10
E: none of the above

11) When turning while backing up, your front wheels

A: can easily cause a skid
B: swing in a wider arc
C: go faster than the rear wheels
D: can hydroplane
E: are controlling the vehicle

12) Hearing loss is crucial to drivers because

A: warnings on the road are often audible
B: it affects their insurance rates
C: it reduces their ability to drive
D: passengers need to talk louder
E: they're forced to play the radio louder

13) When entering a freeway, you should

A: allow for a 1.5 second gap
B: stop and check all blind spots
C: not cause drivers behind you to hit their brakes
D: move to the middle lane as quickly as possible
E: be approaching at the posted speed limit

14) If you have to have your windshield wipers on, it's a good idea to also use your

A: sunglasses
B: horn
C: parking brake
D: headlights
E: flashers

15) When passing other vehicles, you MAY NOT

A: accelerate
B: use your signal more than twice
C: go over the speed limit
D: eat
E: flash your headlamps

16) When entering a freeway, the best speed to be going is

A: slower than the other cars
B: the same speed as the other cars
C: faster than the other cars
D: 5-10 mph faster than the cars behind you
E: 10-15 mph faster than the cars behind you

17) Peripheral vision loss results in

A: greater risk of right-of-way crashes
B: reduced ability to detect intersection hazards
C: increased chance of pedestrian collision
D: all of the above
E: b and c only

18) Using high beams in fog

A: reduces visibility by increasing glare
B: cuts through fog and increases visibility
C: is optional
D: decreases condensation inside a vehicle
E: is recommended when it's raining

19) If you realize that you're about to be hit from behind you should

A: quickly adjust your headrest
B: make sure your seatbelt is fastened
C: brake hard before the impact
D: keep your foot on the brake
E: grasp the steering wheel and lock your elbows

20) If your vehicle is skidding sideways,

A: shift to a higher gear
B: accelerate out of the skid
C: steer into the turn
D: move the gear shift to the reverse position
E: move the gear shift to the neutral position

21) When arriving at an uncontrolled intersection where there are no stop signs or signal lights, you must

A: yield to traffic already in the intersection
B: yield to the car to the right
C: yield to the car which arrived first
D: all of the above
E: none of the above

22) Anyone using a guide dog or a white cane

A: must yield to all vehicles
B: must wear 30 square inches of fluorescent orange
C: must use hand signals whenever crossing a road
D: has the right-of-way wherever they are
E: must identify themselves as such

23) Who has the right-of-way at an uncontrolled intersection?

A: the driver who got there first
B: bicyclists
C: the driver to the left
D: you
E: buses

24) What factor has the greatest impact on driving skills?

A: hearing loss
B: muscle weakness
C: joint pain
D: vision loss
E: impatience

25) If you cause a backup of _____ cars behind you, you should pull over and let them pass.

A: 3
B: 10
C: 5
D: 8
E: 7

26) How can you be sure that you are not in a trucker’s blind spot?

A: ask him
B: drive with your high beams on
C: keep his tail lights in your sight
D: be able to see the truck driver in his side mirror
E: be sure he knows you're in the blind spot

27) How much of a cushion should you allow between yourself and a motorcyclist?

A: 200 feet
B: 3 seconds
C: 4 seconds
D: 50 yards
E: a car length

28) If a big rig is approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a smart thing to do before pulling out in front of it is to:

A: honk your horn
B: flash your lights
C: spin your wheels
D: wait for the truck to pass through the intersection
E: use hand signals

29) Texting or talking on a cell phone while driving is like driving with a blood alcohol level of

A: .01
B: .03
C: .04
D: .06
E: .08

30) If you start to feel sleepy while driving,

A: hurry up to get to your destination
B: get some fresh air
C: increase the heat within your vehicle
D: watch the lane lines
E: use the air conditioner

31) According to the Course, what are the two most dangerous habits of young drivers?

A: cell phone usage and eating in the car
B: speeding and tailgating
C: excessively loud music and speeding
D: hyper-awareness and tailgating
E: drinking and other passengers

32) Most accidents occur

A: within one hour of home
B: on the way to work
C: before 10am
D: within 25 miles of home
E: after dark

33) Which of the following is NOT key controlling equipment on a vehicle?

A: gas pedal
B: radiator
C: steering wheel
D: brakes
E: all of the above

34) On a one-way street, you may turn left at a red light if

A: you are turning onto another one-way street
B: nobody is coming from the other direction
C: you may never turn left on a red light
D: there are no other vehicles present in the intersection
E: the light was yellow before you came to a stop

35) Low beam lights should enable you to see

A: 100 feet
B: 200 feet
C: 300 feet
D: 500 feet
E: 1000 feet

36) As a defensive driver you should check your mirrors

A: every three to five seconds
B: once in a while
C: occasionally
D: when you're carrying passengers
E: when you're carrying minors

37) The weight of tractor-trailer trucks affects their ability to

A: stop
B: see you
C: pass under signs
D: stay in their lane
E: drive defensively

38) The total distance it takes to stop a vehicle going 60 mph is

A: half the length of a football field
B: about the length of a football field
C: the length of an Olympic-sized pool
D: the length of a city block
E: about the length of 2 football fields

39) If you are moving slower than most of the other vehicles on the highway,

A: drive in the right-hand lane
B: drive in the left-hand lane
C: pick up your pace
D: keep your high beams on
E: drive on the shoulder

40) When passing, the first decision to be made is

A: are there any oncoming cars
B: how fast am I going
C: is it legal to pass
D: the distance it will take to pass
E: to pass on the left or the right

41) The only thing that will sober up a drunk person is

A: caffeine
B: time
C: a cold shower
D: water
E: immobility

42) Traffic deaths would decrease if drivers started treating their cars like

A: cream puffs
B: race cars
C: the weapons they are
D: antiques
E: the danger they create

43) Driving is a

A: privilege
B: right
C: requirement for people 16 years and older
D: ability
E: danger-free activity

44) Pavement is most slippery

A: after a heavy downpour
B: at the start of a rain shower
C: during a drought
D: in the winter
E: on overpasses

45) Before driving an unfamiliar vehicle, make sure you know where the _____ is.

A: turn signal
B: gas can
C: hazard light switch
D: power window switch
E: glove box

46) The purpose of taking defensive driving is

A: respect of others
B: safety
C: learning to drive
D: a punishment
E: C and D

47) If you are driving 60 mph, your car is traveling _____ feet per second.

A: 30
B: 60
C: 90
D: 120
E: 180

48) A horn blast should be used when

A: a horseback rider is near your lane
B: going around blind or narrow turns
C: another driver makes a mistake
D: you need to get the attention of a slow driver
E: pedestrians are slow to clear the crosswalk

49) A child should be in a car seat if he/she is

A: eating
B: under 2 years old
C: under 4 years old
D: misbehaving
E: over 10 years old

50) Which child is required to be in a child safety seat?

A: 3 year old
B: 5 year old
C: 6 year old
D: all of the above
E: none of the above