Defensive Driving

Question 0

T or F: it is the law to turn on headlights when it’s raining

Answer 0

T

Question 1

Overdriving your headlights

Answer 1

Driving too fast to stop safely within distance clearly lit by your headlights

Question 2

Hydro planing

Answer 2

Driving on wet roads causes skidding
Partial hydro planing - 35 mph
Total hydro planing - 55 mph

Question 3

How do you reduce chances of hydro planing?

Answer 3

Slow down

Keep tires properly inflated and repair when tread wear is visible

Question 4

How many inches of water can float a smaller car? Most cars?

Answer 4

6 inches

2 feet

Question 5

T or F: tired with deep treads allow water to escape from under tired and can prevent hydro planing

Answer 5

T

Question 6

How many flash flood fatalities result from people being trapped in cars?

Answer 6

1/2

Question 7

It takes ___x the normal distance to stop on snow/ice

Answer 7

12

Question 8

Do cars with anti-lock brakes allow you to steer with braking?

Answer 8

Yes

Question 9

When wheels slip, what should you do first?

Answer 9

Release brakes

Question 10

Should you use your windshield wipers in smoke or fog?

Answer 10

Yes

Question 11

If you just pull of to the side of the road and stop in fog, what should you do?

Answer 11

Leave lights on

Leave hazard lights on

Question 12

How often should cars be inspected in WV?

Answer 12

Yearly

Question 13

Is it against the law to remove your inspection sticker?

Answer 13

Yes

Question 14

If you are on a long trip, how can you prevent becoming tired while driving?

Answer 14

Take a 10 min walk rest break every 2 hrs

Question 15

When is rush hour?

Answer 15

Inbound to metro areas 7-9am

Outbound from metro seas 4-6pm

Question 16

What months are associated with an increase in traffic?

Answer 16

Summer (travel), holiday weekends and periods

Question 17

What are the steps to passing?

Answer 17

Keep safe following distance
Check oncoming traffic
Check traffic behind you
Signal
Move to left lane
Accelerate
Warn with a horn or flashing lights
Signal lane change
Merge when you see front headlights of car passed in rear view mirror
Maintain legal speed

Question 18

Who must wear seat belts?

Answer 18

All passengers

Except 18+ riding in the back

Question 19

How much does wearing seat belts reduce chances of death or injury from collisions?

Answer 19

45-50%

Question 20

How does a safety belt reduce injury?

Answer 20

It spreads crash forces over the body’s strongest parts and helps you “ride down” a crash
Keep you from being thrown forward or out
Keep you in proper driving position on bumpy or twisting roads

Question 21

How should the lap belt fit?

Answer 21

Snugly and comfortably over the lower part of the hips

Allow for normal bending

Question 22

Who should be in a child safety seat?

Answer 22

1-7yr old children and under 4’9

Question 23

What do head restraints reduce?

Answer 23

Chance if whiplash

Question 24

Should you pump brakes if you have ABS?

Answer 24

No, it causes loss of all brake force

You should push hard on the brake while steering

Question 25

Can ABS stop a car in a shorter distance than regular brakes?

Answer 25

Only by 10%

Question 26

What does ABS prevent?

Answer 26

Wheel lockup and loss of control

Question 27

What is the purpose of dual airbags?

Answer 27

Protect both driver and front passenger in an accident

Question 28

Can an infant in a rear facing safety seat be placed in the front passenger seat?

Answer 28

NO

Safety seats must be forward facing and passenger side seat pushed all the way back if absolutely necessary

Question 29

Who should sit in the rear?

Answer 29

Children 12 and younger