DONE - ★ A Proactive, Responsible and Defensive Driver -Defensive Driving, Drivers Ed Test Answers

Which of the following statements indicates the appropriate attitude towards driving?
A.) A motor vehicle is a powerful machine that requires knowledge and skillful handling.
B.) Driving is a game. There will be other chances, and next time you will know better.
C.) As long as you are not drinking, it's okay to drive carelessly.
D.) You are only a minor. No one expects you to be a responsible driver because you are still underage.

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A motor vehicle is a powerful machine that requires knowledge and skillful handling.

As quoted in the course, a first rule of defensive driving is
A.) both hands on the wheel
B.) extreme confidence
C.) lose the attitude
D.) the one second rule
E.) check all mirrors every 1-2 miles

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lose the attitude

A Proactive driver with the proper attitude:
➜ What should a proactive driver always do
➜ A proactive driver with the proper attitude always
A.) Checks the mirrors every 12 to 15 seconds
B.) Always drives below the posted speed limit
C.) Always thinks and plans ahead
D.) Drives reactively

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Checks the mirrors every 12 to 15 seconds

A proactive driver will check the mirrors every 12 to 15 seconds

As a defensive driver, you should think of your vehicle as
A.) a classic automobile
B.) a way to carpool
C.) a means to get back and forth
D.) a lethal weapon
E.) a hazard

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a lethal weapon

A vehicle can be considered a potentially lethal weapon and pedestrians can be considered
A.) potential enemies
B.) potential victims
C.) potential drivers
D.) potential risk takers
E.) potential lawsuits

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potential victims

A common weapon used in traffic altercations is:
A.) firearm
B.) motor vehicle
C.) both a and b are correct

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firearm

The first step in becoming an aware driver is to:
A.) Identify your weaknesses, strengths and emotional state while driving.
B.) Identify what you do best
C.) Identify what others do wrong
D.) Identify the shortest route home

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Identify your weaknesses, strengths and emotional state while driving.

Explanation: The first step to becoming an aware drivers is to identify you weaknesses, strengths and emotional state while driving. Be honest and truthful when evaluting your driving abilities and attitude. It just might save your life.

Driving a car is similar to:
A.) Riding a bicycle
B.) A loaded weapon
C.) Riding a motorcycle

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A loaded weapon

Explanation: Remember if you are an unaware driver or an aggressive driver, your car is like a loaded weapon. You can either choose to point it at somebody, put it back in your pocket, or do not have a loaded gun at all. You must own up to that responsibility. It is a right to own a vehicle, but it is a privilege to drive.

A motor vehicle can be __________
A.) operated with little concentration.
B.) a deadly weapon.
C.) operated with very little training.

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a deadly weapon.

A motor vehicle could never become a deadly weapon.
➜ A motor vehicle is never used as a weapon.
A.) FALSE
B.) TRUE

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FALSE

The danger associated with the abuse of a vehicle is comparable with the danger of _____.
➜ The danger associated with the abuse of a vehicle is compared to the danger of what?
A.) drugs
B.) a loaded gun
C.) peer pressure
D.) a charging bull

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a loaded gun

Traffic deaths would decrease if drivers started treating their cars like
A.) cream puffs
B.) race cars
C.) the weapons they are
D.) antiques
E.) the danger they create

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the weapons they are

The three R’s of driving are: Reason, Respect, and ________.
A.) Regard
B.) Responsibility
C.) Rage

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Responsibility

A __________ can cause a driver to take risky chances or make bad choices.
A.) poor driving attitude
B.) traffic jam
C.) low posted speed limit

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poor driving attitude

The operator of a motor vehicle should have an attitude suited for operation of a motor vehicle.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

A driver should not strive to develop a positive attitude when driving.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

The three attitude states included in our video presentation of “Who Am I Behind the Wheel?” are
A.) Parent, Attitude, Critical Parent
B.) Personal, Attitude, Critical Parent
C.) Parent, Adult, Critical Parent
D.) Parent, Adult, Child

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Parent, Adult, Child

Parent, Adult, and Child are the three attitude states included in our presentation of “who am I behind the wheel?”
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

Having and maintaining a good __________ while driving can help you through many driving situations.
ANS: Attitude

Good drivers have
A.) fewer tickets and crashes
B.) cool heads
C.) good driving attitudes
D.) all of the above
E.) none of the above

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all of the above

If confronted with another driver who is driving hostilely, you should
A.) forgive and forget
B.) maintain a defensive driver attitude
C.) give him the right of way
D.) all of the above
E.) none of the above

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all of the above

As quoted from the course, if you want to keep your life, keep your
A.) habits
B.) confidence high
C.) perspective
D.) high beams on in a snow storm
E.) ID in the car

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perspective

_______ and ____ are responsible for your attitude.
A.) Your passengers
B.) You
C.) Other drivers in road
D.) none of the above

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You

Explanation: You...the driver are in control of your vehicle and your attitude.