Responsible Driving

Question 1

The key to being a good safe collision avoiding driver is to..

Answer 1

Anticipate.

Question 2

(Scan all around your vehicle) Most of your attention should be given to..

Answer 2

Looking forward and scanning for hazards that are developing ahead of you.

Question 3

when you are driving in an URBAN AREA, look at least..

Answer 3

12 to 15 seconds ahead of your vehicle.

Question 4

When you are driving in RURAL AREAS look at least..

Answer 4

20 to 25 seconds ahead of your vehicle

Question 5

When you look far ahead of your vehicle this is called..

Answer 5

Visual lead time.

Question 6

Check behind you by glancing in your rear view mirrors every..

Answer 6

8 to 12 seconds ( about every block in an urban area )

Question 7

Glance in your rear view mirrors when you anticipate..

Answer 7

Slowing or stopping

Question 8

Be aware of vehicles on both sides and in your.

Answer 8

Blind spots

Question 9

Proactive driving involves a continuos process of…

Answer 9

Watching your surroundings. And thinking about whether hazards are developing, and then taking action to reduce risks.

Question 10

There are two types of hazards that should be recognized.. What are they?

Answer 10

• Fixed hazard ( those that do not change )

* variable ( those that change )

Question 11

Define a fixed hazard..

Answer 11

Fixed hazards are permanent conditions and situations along the roadway including:
• restricted vision areas such as curves, hills and hidden driveways
• intersections
• merging roadways

Question 12

Define a variable hazard..

Answer 12

Variable hazards change through the day for example 
•school children and other pedestrians
•left turning vehicles
•icy road surfaces 
•"stale" green lights
•emergency vehicles

Question 13

Leave enough space between yourself and the vehicle ahead, behind and to either side to..

Answer 13

Stop safely or steer around a possible hazard.

Question 14

If someone is following too closely, and if it is safe, reduce your speed just enough to encourage them to..

Answer 14

Pass. If the person does not pass, create a wider space cushion between you and the vehicle ahead.

Question 15

When stopping behind another vehicle in traffic, leave enough space so that you could move your vehicle into another..

Answer 15

Lane without having to reverse. The extra space reduces the risk of hitting the vehicle ahead if you are hit from behind.

Question 16

Plan your travel route before you..

Answer 16

Set out. And keep it in mind as you drive.

Question 17

Be sure you are in the proper lane well in advance of your..

Answer 17

Exit or turning location.

Question 18

If you miss your exit or turn continue on to the…

Answer 18

Next exit or intersection.

Question 19

True or false, never drive your vehicle in reverse on a roadway?

Answer 19

True.

Question 20

If you must turn sharply to avoid something in your lane stay on your side of the..

Answer 20

Yellow line if possible

Question 21

You should drive a minimum of how many seconds behind the vehicle ahead?

Answer 21

Two seconds. This is for normal road and weather conditions.

Question 22

When conditions are less than ideal increase your..

Answer 22

Following distance.

Question 23

The two second rule works at any speed? True or false

Answer 23

Very true.

Question 24

An exception to this rule is for drivers of large vehicles, such as motor homes. It is recommended that you use a minimum..

Answer 24

Four second following distance

Question 25

Proactive driving is driving with..

Answer 25

The aim to anticipate possible hazards and take action to reduce, minimize or avoid danger before it can occur.

Question 26

Passengers 16 years of age or older not properly secured in the vehicle can be..

Answer 26

Fined

Question 27

A child under the age of 6 years and who does bot weigh more than 18 kilograms (40pounds) must be properly secured in a..

Answer 27

Child safety seat. The child safety seat must be installed in the vehicle.

Question 28

Forward facing child seats are designed for children..

Answer 28

10 to 18 kilograms (22 to 40 pounds)

Question 29

Travelling at higher speeds increases fuel use. Every 10km/hour above 90km/h burns about..

Answer 29

10% more fuel

Question 30

Rapid acceleration and changes in speed can increase fuel consumption by as much as..

Answer 30

40%. Cruise control can help maintain a fuel-efficient steady speed on the highway.

Question 31

Ten seconds of what can consume more fuel than turning off your engine and re-starting it?

Answer 31

Idling

Question 32

For every 10 minutes of idling the average vehicle uses about one-third of a litre of fuel. True or false?

Answer 32

True

Question 33

Proper use of a block heater can improve your vehicles overall fuel economy by as much as..

Answer 33

10%

Question 34

Do not leave your block heater on overnight because..

Answer 34

Your energy savings will disappear in higher electricity costs.

Question 35

A vehicle that is properly maintained will be more..

Answer 35

Fuel efficient and safe.

Question 36

A poorly tuned engine can increase fuel consumption by up to..

Answer 36

50%

Question 37

A clogged air filter can reduce fuel efficiency by

Answer 37

10%

Question 38

Under inflated tires increase fuel consumption by about..

Answer 38

5% as well as increase tire wear and reduce traction.

Question 39

Air conditioners used in stop and go traffic can increase fuel consumption by as much as

Answer 39

10 to 25 percent.

Question 40

At highway speeds, air conditioning increases fuel consumption by

Answer 40

3 to 4%