A.) obstructed/ in reverse
B.) voild area / in reverse
C.) blind spot / backing up
D.) 25 feet / backing up
E.) blinded ares/ backing up
Get the Correct ANSWER
ANSWER: blind spot/backing up
EXPLANATION: The blind spot behind a vehicle is one of the most common causes of the collisions when you are backing up. A car can have a blind spot of about 10 feet behind it and a large truck can have a blind spot of up to 160 feet behind. This is why you should always remember that rear view mirrors may not always be able to provide the complete picture.
EXPLANATION: The blind spot behind a vehicle is one of the most common causes of the collisions when you are backing up. A car can have a blind spot of about 10 feet behind it and a large truck can have a blind spot of up to 160 feet behind. This is why you should always remember that rear view mirrors may not always be able to provide the complete picture.
_____________ can be contributing factors that can cause collisions.
➜ What can be contributing factors that cause collisions.
➜ These two conditions are known as major contributors to traffic collisions
A.) Both Stress and Information Overload
B.) Both stress and defensive driving
C.) Both Information Overload and Scanning for hazards
D.) Both Information Overload and Awareness of surroundings
Get the Correct ANSWER
ANSWER: Both Stress and Information Overload
EXPLANATION: Studies conducted over the years that most of the collisions are in one way or the other caused by human errors. But sometimes, collision can be caused by indirect factors as well. Driver often neglects these factors and become responsible for collisions. Here is a note on such contribution factors. Information overload to understand how other factors can cause collisions you need to understand that human brain can process information at a limited rate, You throw too much at it and it will fall. That’s why if you have distractions like cell phones, complicated music players, or even an in fact in your vehicle, it becomes difficult to concentrate on the road. More than anything talking on cell phone can be a major contributor to collisions.
EXPLANATION: Studies conducted over the years that most of the collisions are in one way or the other caused by human errors. But sometimes, collision can be caused by indirect factors as well. Driver often neglects these factors and become responsible for collisions. Here is a note on such contribution factors. Information overload to understand how other factors can cause collisions you need to understand that human brain can process information at a limited rate, You throw too much at it and it will fall. That’s why if you have distractions like cell phones, complicated music players, or even an in fact in your vehicle, it becomes difficult to concentrate on the road. More than anything talking on cell phone can be a major contributor to collisions.
Medications and Alcohol have the capacity to ___________ your good judgment.
A.) strengthen
B.) weaken
Get the Correct ANSWER
Weaken
There are two main violations that lead to traffic collisions. They are _____ and _____
➜ These two driving violations are the major reason that traffic accidents occur
ANSWER: speeding and alcohol-impaired driving
The Acronym BAC stands for _____ ________ _______.
ANSWER: Blood Alcohol Concentration
It is ___________ to smoke or ingest Marijuana while driving a motor vehicle in California
ANSWER: illegal
You cannot legally operate a commercial vehicle when your BAC exceeds the Following level?
ANSWER: 0.04% or above
Driving with a minimum _________ or more Blood Alcohol Concentration, for drivers aged 21 or more, is considered illegal in California.
ANSWER: ANSWER: 0.08
_________________ prevents you from judging distances.
ANSWER: poor vision
Should medication you use make you dizzy or drowsy, you should avoid
ANSWER: operating a vehicle
______________ is a sign that you are too tired to drive.
ANSWER: continuous yawning
You put yourself at risk of ___________ if you drive for long periods in the sunlight
ANSWER: headaches
Driving is considered to be the following because of what is required of drivers at all times
ANSWER: Strenuous
According to our text, driving can be a quite a _____ activity
ANSWER: stressful
Road Rage is defined as:
ANSWER: an assault with a motor vehicle or other dangerous weapon by the operator or passenger(s) of another motor vehicle by an incident that occurred on a roadway.
In the State of California, Reckless Driving is _____
➜ According to California law, reckless driving falls under this category of offense
ANSWER: a misdemeanor
Road Rage is generally not caused by the following
ANSWER: being early to an event
These types of drivers are problematic
ANSWER: those who are not careful or alert while driving
The following would be a good example of a misdemeanor
ANSWER: Reckless driving
If convicted of reckless driving, what is the minimum jail sentence
ANSWER: In California, if convicted of reckless driving, you could be sentenced to a minimum jail sentence of 5 days to a maximum of 90 days jail sentence.
Which of the following may NOT cause road or aggressive driving?
ANSWER: being early to an event
Aggressive driving can easily escalate into:
A.) Illegal cell phone use
B.) Common Courtesy
C.) Depression
D.) An incident of road rage
Get the Correct ANSWER
An incident of road rage
EXPLANATION: Aggressive driving can easily escalate into a dangerous confrontation.
EXPLANATION: Aggressive driving can easily escalate into a dangerous confrontation.
Which of the following are examples of driver distractions?
A.) Eating while driving
B.) Applying makeup while driving
C.) Using the radio while driving
D.) All of the above
Get the Correct ANSWER
All of the above
This type of incident is more prone to happen during heavy traffic
ANSWER: aggressive driving
Which of the following most likely will NOT help you keep your emotions in check?
➜ Doing the following may not help you keep your emotions in check
ANSWER: Being in a healthy relationship
Which of the following is NOT considered a distraction while driving?
➜ _______________while driving is not considered a distraction while driving
ANSWER: Checking the speedometer
According to our text, if you can hear your car music from _____ feet away, that means it is too loud.
➜ If your music can be heard from this distance, it is too loud
ANSWER: ANSWER: 50 feet
Which of the following is considered NOT to be a cognitive distraction while driving?
ANSWER: Scanning the toad for hazards
Doing this while driving is not considered to be a distraction to your cognitive motor skill
ANSWER: Scanning the road for hazard
According to our text, looking at a _____ while driving can be as dangerous as _____
ANSWER: navigational device / reading a text message
Taking care of _____ while driving is another big reason why people end up in vehicle collisions.
ANSWER: personal hygiene
You can use your horn _____
ANSWER: to avoid a collision or when passing
According to the text, ________________ is a common cause of collisions.
ANSWER: taking a call on a cell phone
Talking on a cell phone is a major contribution to collisions.
ANSWER: TRUE
If you must make a call or send a text, you should________________.
ANSWER: pull to the side of the road
A hands free device may be used if it can be activated or deactivate with a ___________?
➜ A hands free device may be used if it can be activated or deactivated with a ____?
ANSWER: single tap, swipe, voice command
The horn is a very important component of your vehicle. You can use it
ANSWER: to avoid an imminent collision
People who attend to this personal manner while driving is a major reason for vehicle collisions
ANSWER: All answers are correct
The most common cause of a collision is _________
ANSWER: unsafe speed
This unsafe driving action contributes to a great deal of collisions
ANSWER: unsafe speed
Driving at________________ is a major contributor to collision
ANSWER: unsafe speeds
According to our text, another common injury in a collision is_________
➜ This type of injury is known to occur during traffic collisions
ANSWER: a concussion
If you are the first one to witness a collision you should NOT:
➜ It is advised that you do not do the following if you are the first one to witness an accident
ANSWER: call your immediate family members
According to our text, it is estimated that about ___-___% of all road collisions occur because of mechanical failures.
ANSWER: 12 - 13
This area at the rear of the vehicle is one of the most frequent causes of collisions that occur while a vehicle is backing up.
ANSWER: Blindspot
The help that is provided by this source reduces the chance of collisions of while you are backing up.
ANSWER: spotter
The blind spot behind a vehicle is one of the most common causes of collisions while backing up
ANSWER: TRUE
As stated in our course text, the term _____ behind the vehicle is one of the most common causes of collision when backing up.
ANSWER: blindspot
When driving on snow covered roads, you should reduce your vehicles speed by ____________ to reduce the risk of collision.
➜ When driving on snow covered roads reduce speed by
ANSWER: 1/2
When you encounter an aggressive driver tailgating you, the first thing to do is ______
ANSWER: slow down or stop to the side if needed, allow them to pass you SAFELY
A reckless driving conviction goes on your __________ record
ANSWER: criminal
Approximately _____ % of the factors that lead to collisions are attributed to driver error.
ANSWER: 95
At what time do the maximum number of collisions take place?
➜ This time frame is when the majority of traffic accidents take place
ANSWER: between 3 p.m. to 9 p.m
Prevent an expressway emergency by merging without __________.
Answer : Stopping
When changing lanes on an expressway, signal your intentions and __________.
Answer : Do not anticipate other drivers will open a gap for you to enter
Reversible lanes are marked with unique signs, signals and markings, such as __________.
Answer : A red X, which means the lane is closed
If you are inattentive on the road, you will__________.
Answer : Not be prepared for the unexpected
Electronic highway message boards communicate______.
Answer : Safety messages
To reduce injury in the event your airbag deploys, position your body at least __________ from the steering wheel.
Answer : 10 inches
If you experience microsleep, __________.
Answer : Pull off the road at a safe place and nap
Before you have work done on your vehicle, ______________.
Answer : Get a detailed estimate that includes the service, the parts, and the labor costs
One of the most important things you should do before you leave the lot with a rental car is __________.
Answer : Check the spare
If traffic is traveling faster than the speed limit, resist going the speed of the __________.
Answer : Fastest vehicles
Stimulants can generate a _________.
Answer : False sense of well being
If parts are replaced when you have work done on your vehicle, __________.
Answer : Ask to see the old ones
Determine the stopping distance by these factors: __________.
Answer : Perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance
After you start your vehicle, and as you begin to drive, always check your______.
Answer : Brakes
One way to control distractions is to __________.
Answer : Inventory the ones you can control
The best way to control events that occur outside of your vehicle is to_____.
Answer : Plan your route
On an annual basis, animal-vehicle collisions cause about __________ worth of damage.
Answer : $1 billion
One of the most important things you should do before you leave the lot with a rental car is __________.
Answer : Check the location and condition of the spare tire
Large space margins on the roadway provide __________.
Answer : The visibility, time and distance you need to avoid collisions
If parts are replaced when you have work done on your vehicle, __________.
Answer : Request the replaced parts be returned to you when you pick up your vehicle
Urban driving often involves limited __________ which often obstructs advance warning of traffic obstacles.
Answer : Visibility
According to the NHTSA, the combination of __________ and __________ reduce the risk of serious crash-related head injury by 83 percent.
Answer : Front air bags, seat belts
There have been improvements to ABS including __________.
Answer : An emergency assist feature
If your brakes fail, one of the first things to do is __________.
Answer : Pump the brake pedal
Before entering an intersection, the safest searching process is to search __________.
Answer : Left, center, right, then left again
Motorcycles are extremely hard to see if they are __________.
Answer : Approaching from the side
As you approach a steep uphill grade in the mountains, __________.
Answer : Shift to a lower gear
Most hazards or obstacles will be detected __________ of your vehicle.
Answer : In front
If you are in an emergency and there is no space to the side to steer out of the way of a crash, __________.
Answer : Use controlled braking
Traffic laws are in place to create/________.
Answer : Regulate the flow of traffic
Locked doors are less likely to open in a crash, __________.
Answer : Decreasing the chance of the occupants being ejected
Following a fire response vehicle at a distance closer than 500 feet or stopping your vehicle within 500 feet of a fire response vehicle that is responding to a fire alarm is __________.
ANSWER: a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine up to $1,000 and up to 90 days in jail
The fees for traffic violations committed in construction zones are __________.
ANSWER: double their normal amount
If you refuse to take a chemical test when directed to do so by a police officer, __________.
ANSWER: your license will be suspended for 1 year
A single DWI conviction with a BAC of .08 could cost you __________.
ANSWER: up to $1,000 plus up to a year in jail
Most state vehicle codes state that you shall not drive after taking a substance that __________.
ANSWER: alters the reflexive capabilities of the muscular system
How should a child under 2 years old be restrained in a vehicle?
ANSWER: In a rear-facing child safety seat, if he or she is under 40 lbs or less than 40 inches tall
Pickup trucks and SUVs need up to __________ more distance to stop than passenger cars.
ANSWER: 10-20%
You must allow at least __________ when overtaking or passing a bicyclist.
ANSWER: 3 feet of space
When some drivers are caught in a situation where they have no control, they can become frustrated which can lead to______.
ANSWER: aggression
HOV or "Diamond Lanes" are lanes specifically reserved for __________.
ANSWER: vehicles containing 2 or more occupants
If a pedestrian enters an intersection before it is safe, it is __________ responsibility to yield the right-of-way.
ANSWER: the driver's
Over__________people were killed in 2008 in alcohol-related crashes.
ANSWER: 11,000
As a driver, you should yield to pedestrians:
ANSWER: In any situation
In Canada, an average of __ percent of pedestrian injuries occurred in urban areas.
ANSWER: 95
It is illegal in the state of Washington to travel between lanes while operating a motorcycle when __________.
ANSWER: it is always illegal
Motorcycles that ride between two lanes is referred to as __________, and is legal in California.
ANSWER: lane splitting
If you are a new driver, to be issued a Florida Driver's License, you must ___________.
ANSWER: all of these are correct
The minimum insurance amounts needed to drive in New York are __________.
ANSWER: $10,000 for damage to property, $25,000/$50,000 for injury or death of one person, and $50,000/$100,000 for injury or death of 2 or more people
If you refuse to take a chemical test when directed to do so by a police officer, __________.
ANSWER: your license will be suspended for 120 days
The minimum age requirement for a Learner's License in Maryland is:
ANSWER: 15 years and 9 months of age
In order to be issued a Maryland Driver's License, a __________ is an acceptable Primary Document
ANSWER: birth certificate
To be issued a Maryland Driver's License, you must __________.
ANSWER: all of these are correct
Operating a vehicle in the state of Maryland is considered as giving legal consent to __________.
ANSWER: perform a chemical test
Possible penalties for driving under the influence in Maryland include:
ANSWER: all of these are correct
