module 4.1 + 4.3 quiz

Question 1

driving risk

Answer 1

the potential that a chosen action may lead to an undesirable outcome

Question 2

an average of how many teenagers are killed in crashes every day?

Answer 2

7

Question 3

minimize risk by:

Answer 3

remaining alert to your constantly changing surroundings

identifying potential hazards and factors that jeopardize safety

assessing your options to evade, avoids, or minimize risk

employ compensatory strategies

Question 4

factors that increase risk

Answer 4

driver behaviors

driver state of mind

driving conditions

Question 5

driver behaviors

Answer 5

speeding
aggressive driving
i attention
incorrect seat position
failure to maintain vehicle properly
not securing seatbelt properly

Question 6

driver state of mind

Answer 6

intoxication
drowsiness/fatigue
anger/road rage
impatience
distraction
carelessness
iattention

Question 7

driving conditions

Answer 7

weather conditions
sharp/blind curves
left turns
weave lanes
heavy traffic
pedestrians
bicyclists
wildlife crossings

Question 8

what is risk assessment

Answer 8

drivers must have the ability to:
identify a potentially dangerous situation

prepare to take action to avoid a conflict

consider options and the potential consequences of your actions

Question 9

1 action that causes crashes in virginia

Answer 9

speeding

Question 10

2 action that causes crashes in virginia

Answer 10

failure to yield right of way

Question 11

3 action that causes crashes in virginia

Answer 11

driving while intoxicated

Question 12

4 reason that causes crashes in virginia

Answer 12

disregarding a traffic signs or signals

Question 13

5 action that causes crashes in virginia

Answer 13

following too closely

Question 14

other actions that cause crashes in virginia

Answer 14

improper turns
unsafe trespassing
lack of driving experience

Question 15

other factors that increase risk

Answer 15

condition of the vehicle
road design
weather conditions
road surface

Question 16

condition of the vehicle

Answer 16

worn or bald tires
poorly adjusted and/or worn brakes
broken headlights
worn windshield wiper blades
dirty windshield

Question 17

road surface

Answer 17

wet
snow
ice
gravel

Question 18

how can you reduce your risk?

Answer 18

never risk more than you can afford to lose

do not risk a lot for a little

consider the odds

Question 19

communicate intentions

Answer 19

brake light (flash, slowing, stopping)

lane position (intent to change lanes or turn, hazard in lane ahead)

horn (warn, get someone’s attention)

Question 20

change speed

Answer 20

your options are to maintain, increase, or decrease speed

Question 21

change position or direction

Answer 21

it is quicker to change position than to stop, so you always need to know what space is available to:

move to a different lane position to gain more space
change lanes
turn onto another street

Question 22

what do drivers need to avoid conflicts and perform safe driving maneuvers?

Answer 22

visibility
space
time

Question 23

What are essential ingredients for low risk driving?

Answer 23

good seeing habits and the ability to manage space on the roadway

Question 24

what can reduce driving risks?

Answer 24

developing space management habits

Question 25

SEEiT

Answer 25

search
evaluate
execute
in
time

Question 26

search

Answer 26

look for potential hazards

search at least 20-30 seconds ahead

Question 27

evaluate

Answer 27

what do you need to do to avoid a collision?

Question 28

execute

Answer 28

carry out your plan