New York and New Jersey are the only states with laws that require motorists to yield to emergency vehicles sounding sirens and/or flashing red and/or
... [Show More] blue emergency lights. - Answer- False
Pedestrian deaths occur in how many percent of all traffic fatalities? - Answer- 17%
Motorists are prohibited from blocking the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or stop sign. - Answer- True
The average large truck traveling at 55 mph can take almost how many feet to stop? - Answer- 800 ft
What are a truck's blind spots called? - Answer- No Zone
When a school bus stops, all motorists traveling behind or approaching it must: - Answer- Stop
As of 2008, how many mature drivers were licensed in the United States? - Answer- 22 million
Many motorcycle crashes that involve other vehicles occur when: - Answer- The driver of the other vehicle misjudges the motorcyclist's speed or distance
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The driver of the other car fails to see the motorcycle at all
An LSV, or low-speed vehicle, may not be driven on roadways with speed limits that exceed how many miles per hour? - Answer- 25 mph
When encountering a construction-area warning sign, a motorist should: - Answer- Adjust speed and position to maintain space around his/her vehicle
The only thing that can make a person sober is: - Answer- Time
Some of the effects of alcohol that affect driving include: - Answer- Slower reaction time
Impaired vision
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Inability to correctly judge another car's position on the road.
Which age group presents the greatest risk for alcohol or drug-related fatalities? - Answer- 21 or younger
Your blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on what kind of alcoholic beverage you drink. - Answer- False
It takes only a few drinks to raise your BAC to a level at which driving is illegal. - Answer- True
Drunk-driving fatalities have actually declined in recent years, thanks largely to: - Answer- Increased awareness of the importance of designated drivers
It is okay to drive under the influence of prescription drugs. Because prescription drugs come from trusted health care professionals, they can't have a negative impact on your driving ability. - Answer- False
After alcohol, what is the drug most often found with drivers involved in collisions? - Answer- Marijuana
If you keep yourself healthy, you will be a safer driver. - Answer- True
To keep from becoming tired on a long trip, you should: - Answer- Get a good night's sleep the evening before.
Do not take any drugs that may make you drowsy.
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Take regular rest stops on long trips, even when you are not tired.
Defensive driving means: - Answer- Operating your vehicle in a manner that optimizes the safety for both yourself and those around you
When it looks like a collision may happen, many drivers panic, and fail to react. - Answer- True
If you do not have an Antilock Braking System (ABS) and your car goes into a skid, you should: - Answer- Quickly let up on the brake pedal
Even when a collision looks imminent, it's better to stay on the road than to steer off. - Answer- False
If your vehicle is about to be hit from the front: - Answer- Turn your vehicle and try to make the hit a "glancing blow."
To avoid letting road rage get the best of you, which of the following should you try? - Answer- Do not drive when you are angry, upset or overly tired.
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Allow enough travel time to reach your destination on schedule.
Following another vehicle too closely is called: - Answer- Tailgating
When should you use the "four-second plus rule"? - Answer- When driving in poor weather conditions
At highway speeds of 50-55 mph, how many second(s) gap do you need in oncoming traffic to pass safely? - Answer- 10-12 seconds
If you are involved in a crash, you must stop regardless of the extent of damage. - Answer- True
The best way to prevent speeding is to: - Answer- Know how fast you are going
In general, the law requires that we: - Answer- Drive on the right side of the road
U-turns are not legal everywhere. - Answer- True
When approaching a left hand turn, it's best to keep your left wheels as close as possible to the centerline, and to use the left side of the intersection as much as possible. - Answer- True
A motorist must stop: - Answer- At an intersection with a red light either flashing or illuminated.
When approaching an intersection with a solid yellow traffic light.
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When there is a yield sign, and traffic does not permit a safe merge.
At a four-way stop, the driver reaching the intersection first has the right of way. - Answer- True
If a school bus is parked with its lights flashing on the opposite side of the road, you do not have to stop for it. - Answer- False
Use your high beams: - Answer- When driving at night on unfamiliar roads
Use your horn when: - Answer- Another vehicle is in danger of hitting you.
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You have lost control of your vehicle.
Drivers are responsible for making sure that their vehicle is not a hazard when it is parked. - Answer- True
A flashing red light means the same as a STOP sign. - Answer- True
If you see a flashing "Don't Walk" or "Raised Hand" light as you are crossing a street, turn around immediately and go back the way you came. - Answer- False
If you turn onto a road and encounter a WRONG WAY and/or a DO NOT ENTER sign, you should: - Answer- Drive to the side of the road and stop
A sign that has a red circle with a red line through it means that you must proceed with caution. - Answer- False
Orange, diamond-shaped signs warn the motorist of: - Answer- Lane closings
Lane shifts
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Uneven pavement
If a traffic officer signals you to stop at a green light, you may ignore him. - Answer- False
Yellow solid and dashed lines: - Answer- Control passing
HOV lanes are reserved only for cars with multiple riders. - Answer- True
Rumble strips are meant to warn motorists of: - Answer- Decision points ahead, such as four-way intersections.
A roundabout is another word for detour. - Answer- False
A vehicle that is in bad shape is unsafe and costs more to run than one that is maintained. - Answer- True
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