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Dangerous Driving Behaviors (3.8) Flashcards

1
Q

If you hit an unattended vehicle:

A. Proceed if your car isn’t damaged.
B. Pay your no-fault insurance.
C. Leave a note that can be found easily at the scene of the crash.
D. Remain at the scene, no matter how long it may take.

A

C. Leave a note that can be found easily at the scene of the crash.

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Before engaging in distracting behavior, such as eating or using a cell phone, you should pull over and stop the vehicle in a safe location.

True/False

A

True

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Virginia law prohibits drivers from holding a cell phone or any other wireless communication device while driving except:

A. In rural areas.
B. To and from school.
C. When calling your parents.
D. In a driver emergency when the vehicle is lawfully parked or stopped.

A

D. In a driver emergency when the vehicle is lawfully parked or stopped.

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The only way to avoid the results of drinking and driving is to:

A. Eat before drinking.
B. Take a cold shower before driving.
C. Drive slowly and avoid main roads.
D. Decide before you start drinking that you are not going to drive.

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D. Decide before you start drinking that you are not going to drive.

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To avoid distracted driving, what precautions should you take?

A. Set or adjust your controls on the vehicle before you begin driving.
B. Concentrate and do not use a cell phone.
C. Anticipate the traffic around you and maintain a space cushion.
D. All of the above.

A

D. All of the above.

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6
Q

Text messaging or reading of text messages while driving is:

A. Illegal for persons under 18.
B. Not illegal, but discouraged.
C. Illegal for persons under 21.
D. Illegal for all drivers.

A

D. Illegal for all drivers.

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7
Q

If you drive after drinking, be aware that alcohol affects:

A. Coordination.
B. Vision.
C. Judgment.
D. All of the above.

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D. All of the above.

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In your lifetime, there’s a 50-50 chance that you’ll be involved in an alcohol-related crash.

True/False

A

True

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9
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Intoxication decreases only with:

A. Cold showers.
B. Time.
C. Exercise
D. Coffee.

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B. Time.

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10
Q

Twelve ounces (one can) of beer is the same as:

A. half of a beer.
B. A root beer.
C. A shot of liquor or a five-ounce glass of wine.
D. None of these.

A

C. A shot of liquor or a five-ounce glass of wine.

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11
Q

For drivers over the age of 21, under the influence of alcohol content is:

A. .04%.
B. .06%.
C. .08% or higher.
D. .05%.

A

C. .08% or higher.

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12
Q

If you hit a deer:

A. Take the deer to the police station.
B. Report it to law enforcement.
C. Report it to DMV.
D. Do nothing.

A

B. Report it to law enforcement.

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13
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If you are involved in a crash, you must:

A. Take the person to the nearest hospital.
B. Continue home and file a crash report.
C. Stop, help any injured, report the crash to the police, exchange information and notify your insurance company.
D. Check your car for damages.

A

C. Stop, help any injured, report the crash to the police, exchange information and notify your insurance company.

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14
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Distractions prevent drivers from focusing on driving.

True/False

A

True

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Text messaging or reading of text messages while driving is legal only for drivers over age 21.

True/False

A

False

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16
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Young distracted drivers are more susceptible to crashes.

True/False

A

True

17
Q

Coffee, cold showers or exercise will help to sober you up.

True/False

A

False

18
Q

Driving while you are sleepy reduces your ability to drive effectively.

True/False

A

True

19
Q

Virginia law prohibits drivers from holding a cell phone or any wireless communication device while driving except in a driver emergency and the vehicle is lawfully parked or stopped.

True/False

A

True

20
Q

Driving requires your full attention.

True/False

A

True

21
Q

To avoid hitting a deer:

A. Be alert at dusk and dawn, especially in the fall.
B. Use the horn to scare deer away.
C. Slow down if you see a deer near or crossing the road.
D. All of the above.

A

D. All of the above.

22
Q

Researchers estimate that between the hours of 10 PM and 2 AM:

A. Two-out-of-three drivers are drunk.
B. 10% of drivers are drunk.
C. Three-out-of-10 drivers are drunk.
D. 25% of drivers are drunk.

A

C. Three-out-of-10 drivers are drunk.

23
Q

Failure to maintain proper control is a common action of a young distracted driver.

True/False

A

True

24
Q

Drinking caffeine drinks provide a long-term boost to your level of drowsiness.

True/False

A

False

25
Q

If your driving is impaired because you are under the influence of any drug, you may:

A. Not be arrested.
B. Be less likely to be involved in a crash.
C. Face restrictions at your pharmacy or doctor’s office.
D. Face the same penalties as driving under the influence of alcohol.

A

D. Face the same penalties as driving under the influence of alcohol.

26
Q

Dangerous driving behavior is harassing, intimidating, injuring or obstructing another person while committing one or more traffic offenses.

True/False

A

True

27
Q

Often the actions of tired drivers are confused with drivers who had been drinking.

True/False

A

True

28
Q

Just one alcoholic drink can affect your judgment and driving ability.

True/False

A

True

29
Q

Before engaging in distracting behavior:

A. Pull over and stop the vehicle at a safe location.
B. Increase your following distance.
C. Slow down.
D. Ask passengers to identify risks ahead.

A

A. Pull over and stop the vehicle at a safe location.

30
Q

To avoid falling asleep at the wheel:

A. Keep the temperature warm in your vehicle.
B. Drive long distances without stopping to rest.
C. Eat heavy foods.
D. Get plenty of quality sleep before a trip.

A

D. Get plenty of quality sleep before a trip.

31
Q

Combining alcohol with other drugs usually:

A. Multiplies the effects of both.
B. Has no effect.
C. Reduces the effect of the alcohol.
D. Makes you more alert.

A

A. Multiplies the effects of both.

32
Q

There are many distractions that prevent drivers from focusing on driving: changing the radio, talking to passengers, eating, and using a cell phone.

True/False

A

True

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