TrafficSchool Defensive driving Quiz 1: Traffic Laws & Careless Driving
The "Spirit of the Law" Refers to the ___________ of the law➜ The spirit of the law refers to the traffic school
A.) Actual wording of the law
B.) The ghost manifested when chanting the law
C.) Consequences of violating the law
D.) Intent or purpose of the law
E.) First draft of a law
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Intent or purpose of the law
ESC (electronic Stability Control) systems help drivers:
➜ Electronic stability control system helps drivers:
➜ ESC systems help drivers
A.) Stay on the road in emergency situations by automatically adjusting steering and braking systems
B.) Conveniently hold your cell phone in place near the dashboard while you are driving
C.) Regulate the internal air-conditioning controls to provide an optimum internal temperature
D.) Automatically park cars into a parallel parking spot
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stay on the road in emergency situations by automatically adjusting steering and braking systems
Only 1% of collisions are caused by driver Error.
➜ Only 1% of all collisions are caused by driver error
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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FALSE
An example of a two-point violation includes reckless driving ANS: TRUE or ANS: FALSE
➜ An Example of a 2 point violation is reckless driving.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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TRUE
Is it true does a two point violation includes reckless driving
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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TRUE
A First-Offense DUI can result in a six month suspension of your driver's license.
➜ A first-offense DUI conviction can result in a 6 month suspension of drivers license
➜ A first offense DUI conviction can result in a six month suspension of your driver's license
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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TRUE
Equipment failure, road design, and driving behavior can contribute in some collisions.
➜ Equipment failure, road design, and driving behavior can all be contributing factors in some collisions
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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TRUE
A good way to prevent rollovers when driving an SUV would be to:
➜ A good way to prevent rollovers when driving SUV would be:
A.) Speed up around corners
B.) Don't check your tire pressure
C.) Load your SUV properly
D.) Drive it like any other passenger vehicle
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Load your SUV properly
What does N.O.T.S stand for traffic school
➜ What does N.O.T.S. stand for?
➜ What does NOTS stand for
➜ N.O.T.S. acronym DMV
A.) Negligent Operator Treatment System
B.) Negligent Operator Towing Slowly
C.) Non-operating train stop
D.) New Owner Treatment system
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Negligent Operator Treatment System
TrafficSchool.com Defensive driving Quiz 2: Operator & Pedestrain Responsibilites
The driver of a vehicle shall yield right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the road within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk.➜ The driver of a vehicle shall yield right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk.
➜ The driver of a vehicle must yield the right of way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a marked crosswalk.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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TRUE
Your ability to drive safely has nothing to do with your emotional state.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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FALSE
The best way to communicate with other drivers on the road is to use a cell phone.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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FALSE
Getting enough rest is not essential for performing to one's potential.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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FALSE
You can detect any hazards that might affect your driving by looking ______ ahead.
➜ You can detect any hazards that might affect your driving by looking _____ up ahead.
A.) 1 second
B.) 10-15 seconds
C.) 10 minutes
D.) 15 miles
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10-15 seconds
Which of the following is a common self-regulation practice when it comes to driving
A.) Driving when the weather is ideal and the roads are safest.
B.) Driving when you're very tired
C.) Driving at night when it's hard to see
D.) Driving during rush hour when traffic is heavy
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Driving when the weather is ideal and the roads are safest.
What is the best thing to do when you feel you're about to fall asleep at the wheel?
A.) Pull over and rest
B.) Turn up the radio loud
C.) Have conversations with passengers
D.) Roll down the window
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Pull over and rest
Depth perception allows you to:
A.) Judge distances ahead of and around you using your visual ability.
B.) Understand color and road signs
C.) Determine how fast your vehicle is traveling
D.) Hear the sound of emergency vehicles
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Judge distances ahead of and around you using your visual ability.
TrafficSchool Defensive driving Quiz 3: Driving Maneuvers
You should always check behind your vehicle before getting in, watching out for children, pets, and small objects before backing.A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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TRUE
The SMOG technique (signal, Mirror, Over-the-shoulder, Go) refers to your car's exhaust emissions
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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FALSE
Driving too quickly over a dip is not only tough on your car's suspension, it can cause you to lose control of your car.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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TRUE
According to CVC 27465b, the minimum allowable tread depth of your tires is 1/2 of an inch.
➜ According to CVC 27465B, the minimum allowable tread depth of your tire is 1/2 of an inch.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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FALSE
If you start to hydroplane, what should you do?
A.) Panic
B.) Slam on the brakes
C.) Swerve sharply
D.) Hold the steering wheel firmly and ease off the gas pedal
Get the Correct ANSWER
Hold the steering wheel firmly and ease off the gas pedal
How many feet may you legally travel in a left turn center lane?
A.) 1000 feet
B.) 2000 feet
C.) 200 feet
D.) 50 feet
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200 feet
A ____ occurs when the rear end of your vehicle begins to slide back and forth due to your back wheels losing traction with the ground.
A.) Pothole skid
B.) Backing skid
C.) Fishtailing skid
D.) SMOG skid
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Fishtailing skid
A Good technique to use when passing is:
A.) Scan for hazards
B.) Honk your horn
C.) wait until you get to a bridge or tunnel
D.) wait until you are close to a curve in the road
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Scan for hazards
TrafficSchool.com Defensive driving Quiz 4: Defensive Driving
What does IPDE Mean?A.) Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
B.) Identify, Protect, Declare, Emergency
C.) Identify, Preserve, Disclose, Enter
D.) Identify, Perform, Diffuse, Explain
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Identify, predict, decide, execute
You should never leave more than three seconds of space behind the vehicle in front of you.
➜ You should never leave more than a three-second space cushion in front of your vehicle.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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FALSE
Your "visual lead time" on the highway should be about 15 seconds.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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TRUE
Never inspect your vehicle before going on a long trip, it is safe to assume that your vehicle is safety to drive.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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FALSE
Traffic School Online, Defensive Driving Course Test Answers 1
ANS: TRUE or ANS: FALSE: It is dangerous to use additional car mirrors, such as convex or panoramic mirrors, to help you drive more defensively.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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FALSE
Which of the following is a key to defensive driving?
A.) Anticipate others actions
B.) Drive in people's blind spots
C.) Tailgate other vehicles
D.) Talk on your cell phone
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Anticipate others actions
When dealing with other driver's blind spots, a good technique to use is to:
A.) Make them find you
B.) Make yourself visible
C.) Don't make eye contact
D.) Try to drive in packs and bunches of cars
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Make yourself visible
Total stopping distance includes.
A.) Thinking distance and hearing distance
B.) Thinking distance and braking distance
C.) Hearing distance and braking distance
D.) Braking distance and time of day distance
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Thinking distance and braking distance
TrafficSchool Defensive driving Quiz 5: Collision Avoidance
If you encounter a wrong-way driver, pull to the side of the road if safe and give the other driver the accessibility to correct his/her mistake.A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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TRUE
When your view is blocked, it is usually safe to make a left turn
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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FALSE
If you are involved in a collision, the first step to take is stop and move off the the roadways if safe.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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TRUE
When involved in a collision, it is important to
A.) Remain Calm
B.) Immediately determine who is at fault
C.) Leave the scene if no one was injured
D.) Start diagraming the collision on paper before exiting the vehicle
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Remain Calm
When towing a trailer on a 65-MPH posted highway, if it is safe, you may travel at the posted 65mph.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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FALSE
How does the law define "right of way"?
➜ How does the law define "Right-of-way"
➜ How does the law define "Right-of-way" (CVS 525)?
A.) Secondary use of an alley
B.) Driving in the fast lane always
C.) Immediate use of the highway
D.) Primary lane to end when turning
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Immediate use of the highway
The four major speed laws are the Basic Speed Law, Prima facie Speed law, the Maximum Speed Law and the _______.
A.) Old time speed law
B.) Drive-through speed law
C.) Fast lane speed law
D.) Minimum Speed law
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Minimum Speed law
According to the California highway patrol, which of the following is one of the top five types of distractions that result in collisions on California's Highways.
A.) Paying attention to the road
B.) Taking hands off the steering wheel to use the radio.
C.) Driving with courtesy
D.) Driving at safe speed
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Taking hands off the steering wheel to use the radio.
TrafficSchool Defensive driving Quiz 6: Road Rage & Driver Distractins
All of the following are common roadside distractions exceptA.) Billboards
B.) Focusing on the task of driving
C.) Scenic views
D.) Collision scenes
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Focusing on the task of driving
Which of the following is a good tip to help you handle those daily frustrations that may lead to road rage.
A.) Speed up
B.) Identify alternative routes
C.) Don't drive the posted speed limit
D.) Use your horn as often as possible
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Identify alternative routes
Tailgating, weaving through lanes, and honking are all examples of aggressive driving.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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TRUE
Talking on your cell phone while driving will help you reach your destination much faster
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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FALSE
While driving, you may use a wireless device to send text messages only if you are under age 18 years of age.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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FALSE
An adult driver shall not drive a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone unless
A.) It is easily accessible
B.) It is hands free
C.) Traffic on the road is congested
D.) They have at least one hand on the steering wheel
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It is hands free
According to the citizens for roadside safety 90% of motorists have witnessed______ in the past year
A.) An act of aggressive driving
B.) A vehicle rollover
C.) A car fire
D.) A police chase
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An act of aggressive driving
Making direct eye contact with a driver who appears to be agitated will help avoid a confrontation
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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FALSE
TrafficSchool Defensive driving Quiz 7: The vehicle and the road
TRUE or FALSE: Clean windows help increase the range of visibility around the entire car.A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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TRUE
Which of the following is a tip for driving in wet weather?
➜ Which of the following is a good tip for driving in wet weather
A.) speed up through deep water
B.) make sudden, quick lane changes
C.) leave extra space to brake
D.) don't use your windshield wipers
Get the Correct ANSWER
leave extra space to brake
When driving in adverse weather like rain, snow, fog, you should always use you high beam headlights.
When driving in adverse weather like rain, snow, or fog, you should always use your high beam headlights.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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FALSE
You do not have to wear your seat belt if its a short ride
You do not have to wear your seatbelt on a short drive.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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FALSE
Every child who is transported in a motor vehicle must be in a DOT approved child restraint system until the age of__?
➜ Every child who is transported in a motor vehicle must be in a DOT-approved child restraint system until they are:
A.) 14 years old
B.) 8 years old
C.) 2 years old
D.) 3 years old
Get the Correct ANSWER
8 years old
If you need to exit the freeway and miss your desired stop, then go to the next stop
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
Get the Correct ANSWER
TRUE
Brake lights or "Stomplamps" must be visible from a distance of ______ to the rear.
A.) 10 feet
B.) 30 feet
C.) 300 feet
D.) 3000 feet
Get the Correct ANSWER
300 feet
When parking next to a curb heading downhill, turn your tires:
A.) any way you want
B.) straight ahead
C.) towards or into the curb
D.) towards the nearest light post
Get the Correct ANSWER
toward or into the curb
