Defensive Driving, Drivers Ed Answers ★ Risks Associated When Driving

Question: If you determine your driving risks associated with physical, ________, or medical limitations are too high, consider alternative transportation choices.
A.) social
B.) mental
C.) financial
D.) legal

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mental

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Question: The main objective when operating a motor vehicle is to drive as __________ as possible.
A.) Slowly
B.) Quickly
C.) Safely
D.) Observingly

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Safely

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Question: Driving is a _________ process.
A.) social
B.) mental
C.) physical
D.) All of the answers are correct

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All of the answers are correct

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Question: Safe driving involves only mental exercise.
➜ Safe driving only involves mental exercise.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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False

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Question: Drivers exercise judgment and skill when they are behind the wheel. Of these two capabilities, driving skill is by far the most important.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

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Question: True or false: You can reduce driving risks by keeping your vehicle in top condition.
➜ You can reduce risk by keeping your vehicle in top condition.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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Question: Driving decisions depend on learned information, realistic perceptions and _____.
ANS: sound judgments

Question: Driving consists of a ______________ process that is used hundreds of times per mile traveled.
A.) Visual
B.) Motor-skill
C.) Thinking
D.) Decision-making

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Decision-making

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Question: You make hundreds of decision per mile driven.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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Question: Driving consists of a decision making process that is used hundreds of times per mile traveled.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

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Question: The decision to pass another vehicle requires ________________.
A.) Good judgment
B.) Excellent brakes
C.) A sports car
D.) Lots of speed

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Good judgment

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Question: 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

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both A and C

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Question: 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

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anticipate what's coming up

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Question: 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

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pull off and get some rest

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Question: Driving defensively means driving with
A.) a plan
B.) an attitude
C.) a chip on your shoulder
D.) the radio volume at an appropriate level
E.) your lawyer

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a plan

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Question: Driving defensively requires you to
A.) plan ahead
B.) plan to be late
C.) drive with both hands on the wheel
D.) see clearly
E.) drive assertively

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plan ahead

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Question: Defensive driving requires you to
A.) forgive and forget
B.) be assertive
C.) hurry up and wait
D.) go nowhere fast
E.) arrive on time

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forgive and forget

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Question: The purpose of taking defensive driving is
A.) A: respect of others
B.) B: safety
C.) C: learning to drive
D.) D: a punishment
E.) E: C and D

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safety

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Question: To be a defensive driver, you need to become
A.) a wimp
B.) aggressive
C.) Mr. Congeniality
D.) Mr. Hyde
E.) assertive

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Mr. Congeniality

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Question: Driving safely means driving
A.) slowly
B.) only during daylight
C.) defensively
D.) with the crowd
E.) alone

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defensively

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Question: Which of the following is not a recommended defensive driving practice?
A.) Control your speed.
B.) Manage time and space
C.) Expect other drivers to be safe and obey all traffic laws.
D.) Be aware of special road and weather conditions.

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Expect other drivers to be safe and obey all traffic laws.

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Question: You have control over events that occur __________ the vehicle
A.) behind
B.) outside
C.) inside
D.) to the sides of

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inside

You have no real control over events that occur outside the vehicle. You can plan your route to avoid construction zones consistently encounter events that are unexpected - prepare for them by being focused on the task of driving while you distractions you can prevent - using a mobile phone, text messaging, tuning the radio, changing CDs, eating, and groom conversations and actions of those sharing the vehicle with you - including children and pets.

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Question: The more complex a driving situation is, the __________
A.) more difficult it is to identify and predict.
B.) fewer chances for a collision.
C.) fewer chances there are for a driver to become distracted.
D.) none of the above

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more difficult it is to identify and predict.

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Question: The best way to control events that occur outside of your vehicle is to_____.
A.) plan your route
B.) never drive on a congested road
C.) drive only in the daylight
D.) always have someone in the car with you to help you drive

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plan your route