A.) alert for
B.) unaware of
C.) calm about
D.) in charge of
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alert for
Defensive drivers ________________.
A.) anticipate the actions of other road users
B.) are willing to adjust their own speed and position to prevent collisions
C.) adjust their driving practices to reflect changes in weather and road conditions
D.) all of the above
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all of the above
Bad weather means you will have __________
A.) an increased stopping distance
B.) a greater chance of getting a citation.
C.) less traffic on the highway.
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an increased stopping distance
How far must you stay behind another car ahead depends on ___________.
A.) weather and road conditions
B.) the type of gas your vehicle is using
C.) none of the above.
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weather and road conditions
If the road surface or visibility is compromised in any way, such as by traffic congestion or bad weather, you must ____________.
A.) drive at the posted speed limit
B.) adjust your speed
C.) use cruise control
D.) stop and wait until the weather improves
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adjust your speed
True or false: You have to adjust your speed to road and weather conditions.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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TRUE
When driving in windy weather, you want to drive in a crosswind situation.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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FALSE
When driving in windy weather, you want to avoid a crosswind situation. A strong cross wind could blow you into the path of oncoming traffic or into some other roadside hazard.
When driving in windy weather, you want to avoid a crosswind situation. A strong cross wind could blow you into the path of oncoming traffic or into some other roadside hazard.
Wind can be a problem when leaving overpasses. true or false
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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TRUE
With each additional environmental factor, you should _______ your following distance by one second.
➜ You should _______ your following distance as your visibility decreases as the weather gets worse.
A.) decrease
B.) keep
C.) increase
D.) none of the above
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increase
In bad weather, you should make your vehicle easier to be seen by:
A.) Turning on your headlights.
B.) Turning on your emergency flashers.
C.) Turning on your parking lights.
D.) Flash your high beams.
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Turning on your headlights.
In what types of weather do most car collisions occur?
A.) Hot
B.) Cloudy
C.) Rainy
D.) Windy
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Rainy
Most crashes/fatal collisions occur in adverse weather (i.e., rain, sleet, snow, fog, severe crosswinds, or blowing snow/sand/debris) or on slick pavement (i.e., wet pavement, snowy/slushy pavement, or icy pavement). The vast majority of most weather-related crashes happen on wet pavement and during rainfall.
Most crashes/fatal collisions occur in adverse weather (i.e., rain, sleet, snow, fog, severe crosswinds, or blowing snow/sand/debris) or on slick pavement (i.e., wet pavement, snowy/slushy pavement, or icy pavement). The vast majority of most weather-related crashes happen on wet pavement and during rainfall.
Which of the following is true? Driving in rain or at night
A.) If you must drive in rain, fog or smoke, turn on your high beam headlights
B.) When driving between sunset and sunrise use parking lights
C.) If driving in heavy rain, turn on your hazard lights.
D.) If driving at night or in the rain, increase your following distance.
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If driving at night or in the rain, increase your following distance.
During adverse weather conditions such as rain or fog, drivers should take action accordingly by turning on their headlights, slowing down and increasing following distance.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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TRUE
In rainy weather, braking distance is increased two or three times as the inability to brake hard leaves one traveling beyond the intended stopping point.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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TRUE
Braking distance changes with the weather.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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TRUE
If road or weather conditions are not good, __________ your following distance.
A.) quadruple
B.) triple
C.) double
D.) halve
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double
When traction is poor,________ your speed. Accelerate gradually and steer with smooth and precise movements. Increase your following distance.
A.) increase
B.) reduce
C.) accelerate
D.) extend
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reduce
Cat litter is mentioned as helpful when traction is poor.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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TRUE
As weather conditions become worse, you must add time to your following distance.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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TRUE
The factors to consider when adjusting your speed are:
A.) traction
B.) visibility
C.) traffic environment
D.) all of the above
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all of the above
You do not need to adjust your speed depending on driving conditions.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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FALSE
Under good weather and clear visibility, what minimum following distance should you keep between your car and the car in front of you?
A.) No time is required
B.) One second
C.) Two seconds
D.) Ten seconds
E.) Twenty seconds
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Two seconds
The _______-second rule was designed for good weather and clear visibility.
A.) One
B.) Two
C.) Three
D.) Four
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Two
The two-second rule was designed for good weather and clear visibility.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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TRUE
Following two seconds back applies when driving at lower speeds and with good weather and road conditions. If weather and road conditions are not good or if traveling at higher speeds, add additional following distance. Which of the following are true?
A.) Follow back 3-4 or more seconds if driving at night and farther back if the road is wet
B.) Follow back 3-4 or more seconds if following behind a vehicle that blocks your forward visibility
C.) Follow back 3-4 or more seconds if driving at highway speeds
D.) All of the above
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All of the above
Normally, following 4 or more seconds back on a higher speed roadway would provide a safe stopping distance for most stops if the road is dry and in good
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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TRUE
Weather conditions may affect your predictions.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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TRUE
Bicyclists often create unsafe situations by riding ________ for the traffic environment and weather conditions.
A.) too slowly
B.) at excessive speeds
C.) at moderate speeds
D.) without proper attire
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at excessive speeds
Under lesson 2 in the section, "Adjusting to the Driving Environment", one should ________ when driving with reduced visibility.
A.) Decrease following distance
B.) Increase following distance
C.) drive at the posted speed limit
D.) use high beam headlights
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Increase following distance
Safe driving means planning ahead for bad
A.) accidents
B.) luck
C.) weather
D.) days
E.) news
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weather
When driving in wet conditions and you hear a slushing sound, the steering feels disconnected or loose you are experiencing what?
A.) Hydroplaning
B.) Skidding
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Hydroplaning
Mature, responsible, work-oriented drivers dominate the daylight traffic environment.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE
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TRUE
EXPLANATION: Mature, responsible, work-oriented drivers dominate the daylight traffic environment. Immature, irresponsible, pleasure-oriented drivers dominate the night time traffic environment.
EXPLANATION: Mature, responsible, work-oriented drivers dominate the daylight traffic environment. Immature, irresponsible, pleasure-oriented drivers dominate the night time traffic environment.
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