1) "Covering the brakes" means

A: keeping your foot on the pedal
B: keeping the rubber boot on the brake pedal
C: keeping your foot poised over the pedal
D: keeping one foot on the gas, and the other on the brake
E: repairing brake pads

2) If you're traveling at 70 mph, your car is moving at _____ per second.

A: 70 feet - 7 car lengths
B: 140 feet - the width of a freeway
C: 35 feet - the length of a semi truck
D: 105 feet - a third of the distance of a football field
E: 100 yds - the distance of a football field

3) The best way to avoid hazards while driving is to

A: look straight ahead
B: think positive thoughts
C: anticipate what's coming up
D: watch in your rear-view mirror
E: keep your head lamps on at all times

4) 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

5) How much of a cushion should you keep between you and the car in front of you under normal driving conditions?

A: 1 second
B: 3 seconds
C: 5 seconds
D: 7 seconds
E: 1 second per car length

6) 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

7) Before starting a trip, a defensive driver checks

A: the gear box
B: the mail
C: the stereo volume
D: the weather report
E: his watch

8) When necessary to follow behind a motorcycle,

A: keep a 4-second gap between you and the motorcycle
B: use your high beam headlights to warn the motorcycle of your presence
C: keep 2 car lengths between you and the motorcycle
D: allow another vehicle to get between you and the motorcycle
E: flash your headlamps to signal when you want to pass

9) The purpose of taking defensive driving is

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

10) Intersection collisions and fatalities caused by young drivers are primarily due to

A: cell phones
B: running yellow or red lights
C: depth perception
D: distance perception
E: reluctance to wear glasses

11) At what distance should headlights be dimmed to oncoming traffic?

A: 100 feet
B: 200 feet
C: 500 feet
D: 700 feet
E: 1000 feet

12) 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

13) No matter what you drive, you are no _____ for the power of a big truck.

A: aim
B: problem
C: match
D: favor
E: scare

14) 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

15) The amount of _____ determines whether you maintain control of your vehicle.

A: transmission fluid
B: fuel
C: tire traction
D: wisdom
E: engine coolant

16) The speed limit in a residential neighborhood is no more than

A: 10 mph
B: 15 mph
C: 25 mph
D: 35 mph
E: 50 mph

17) Don't turn off your ignition until you stop because you will lose

A: your sense of direction
B: your balance
C: your brake lights
D: power steering
E: traction

18) When a school bus is flashing red lights on an undivided residential road, which vehicles are required to stop?

A: oncoming vehicles
B: vehicles following the bus
C: all vehicles on the road
D: other school buses
E: vehicles carrying children

19) 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

20) 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

21) Misreading traffic signs, impulsive turning, inappropriate stopping, are signs of _____.

A: impaired physical ability
B: bad driving habits
C: inexperienced drivers
D: diminished cognitive ability
E: road rage

22) 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

23) You should stay _____ behind an emergency vehicle in action.

A: 4 car lengths
B: 100 feet
C: 300 feet
D: 500 feet
E: 700 feet

24) As quoted from the course, if you want to keep your life, keep your

A: habits
B: confidence high
C: perspective
D: high beams on in a snow storm
E: ID in the car

25) Which group of people account for the majority of intersection collisions?

A: foreign drivers
B: older drivers
C: teen drivers
D: both a and b
E: both a and c

26) When is it legal to drive across the median of a divided highway?

A: it is never legal to drive across the median of a divided highway
B: when making a U-turn
C: when an "authorized vehicles" sign is posted
D: when there is grass on the median
E: when the median is paved

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

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

28) Freeway shoulders are often

A: marked with broken yellow lines
B: gravelly and contain debris
C: used while driving during rush hour
D: the site of most freeway accidents
E: closed to through traffic

29) 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

30) Which of the following will help someone behind the wheel feel calm and relaxed?

A: deep breathing
B: rolling the shoulders
C: both A and B
D: stimulants
E: none of the above

31) To safely pass another car while traveling uphill, you must drive at least _____ mph faster than the car you are passing.

A: 5
B: 10
C: 15
D: 20
E: 30

32) 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

33) A _____ line means that you may cross into the oncoming lane in order to pass.

A: broken yellow
B: broken white
C: solid white
D: solid yellow
E: parallel

34) As stated in the course, _____ is the term used to describe the tendency to drive too fast.

A: defensive driving
B: aggressive driving
C: road rage
D: velocitation
E: hit and run

35) 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

36) If you're involved in a crash and damage another person's vehicle without their knowledge, you need to

A: try and find the owner
B: leave your name, address and phone number on the vehicle
C: notify the police
D: all of the above
E: none of the above

37) 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

38) How far back from a railroad crossing should you stop?

A: one car length
B: 15 feet
C: far enough to see the first rail over the hood of your vehicle
D: 100 feet
E: approximately the length of one railroad car

39) To be a defensive driver, you need to become

A: a wimp
B: aggressive
C: Mr. Congeniality
D: Mr. Hyde
E: assertive

40) When passing another vehicle, you need to be able to see _____ to have enough time to pass.

A: 1 mile
B: 6 car lengths
C: 1/3 mile
D: 10 car lengths
E: over the hill

41) When passing a bicycle, allow at least _____ feet between your car and the bicycle.

A: 3
B: 5
C: 10
D: 15
E: 25

42) Driving across a grass median is legal if

A: there is a traffic jam
B: there is a multi-car pile up
C: it is never legal to drive across a grass median
D: there are no other ways to turn around
E: you have a specific reason for doing so

43) If your brakes fail, look for

A: a police officer
B: something to swerve into
C: a truck to follow
D: the next intersection
E: a passing zone

44) If you find yourself becoming oblivious to your surroundings while driving, you should

A: focus on the shoulder line
B: turn up the heater
C: pull off and get some rest
D: focus on the front tip of your hood
E: turn on the inside light

45) 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

46) 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

47) According to the Course, what is a novice driver less likely to notice than an experienced driver?

A: the stereo volume
B: positive driving habits
C: brake lights 3 cars ahead
D: friends in the car
E: other rude drivers

48) _____ is a critical factor in avoiding a collision.

A: Reaction time
B: Braking distance
C: Wearing safety belts
D: Tire tread
E: Engine size

49) When your vision is affected by alcohol, what else is affected?

A: reaction time
B: ability to judge distance
C: sense of speed
D: all of the above
E: none of the above

50) If your brakes fail while driving

A: shift to park
B: shift to neutral
C: shift to reverse
D: shift to a lower gear
E: turn to the right