Defensive Driving

Question 1

Defensive driving is driving to save lives, time and money in spite of the ____________ around you and the _____________ of others.

Answer 1

Conditions and Actions

Question 2

A preventable collision is one in which the driver fails to do everything reasonable to avoid it.

True or False?

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What are the three steps of the three-step collision prevention formula?

Answer 3

1. Recognize the Hazard
2. Understand the Defense
3. Act Correctly….In Time

Question 4

Impaired driving is driving under the influence of __________ or ____________.

Answer 4

Drugs or Alcohol

Question 5

Anger and stress are conditions a driver must keep under control.

True or False?

Answer 5

True

Question 6

What are the six conditions identified by the national safety Council that affects driving ability?

Answer 6

1. Age
2. Mobility
3. Hearing
4. Vision
5. Illness or use of medication
6. Fatigue

Question 7

Right-of-way violations are not one of the six most common driving errors.

True or False

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Stopping distance is __________ distance plus __________ distance.

Answer 8

Reaction and Distance

Question 9

For the average driver, reaction time is:

a. 1 Second
b. 1/2 Second
c. 1/4 Second
d. 3/4 Second

Answer 9

d. 3/4 Second

Question 10

What are the four driving conditions we need to be aware of?

Answer 10

1. Light Conditions
2. Road Conditions
3. Traffic Conditions
4. Weather Conditions

Question 11

Every motor vehicle collision actually includes ______ separate crashes.

a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 6

Answer 11

b. 3

Question 12

The correct following distance given the perfect condition is __________.

a. At least 2 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you
b. At least 3 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you
c. At least 6 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you
d. None of the above

Answer 12

b. At least 3 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you