Road Safety

Question 1

What is the primary goal of road safety?

Answer 1

To reduce accidents and injuries on the road.

Question 2

True or False: Wearing a seatbelt can reduce the risk of injury in a crash.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The legal blood alcohol limit for drivers is ___ mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood.

Answer 3

80

Question 4

What does the acronym ‘SIPDE’ stand for in defensive driving?

Answer 4

Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

Question 5

What is the purpose of road signs?

Answer 5

To provide information and instructions to road users.

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of pedestrian crossing? A) Zebra crossing B) Roundabout C) Traffic light

Answer 6

A) Zebra crossing

Question 7

What should drivers do when approaching a roundabout?

Answer 7

Yield to traffic already on the roundabout.

Question 8

True or False: Motorcyclists are required to wear helmets at all times.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What is the main reason for using indicators?

Answer 9

To signal intentions to other road users.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The stopping distance of a vehicle is affected by ___ and ___ conditions.

Answer 10

speed; road

Question 11

Short Answer: What is the consequence of driving without insurance?

Answer 11

Legal penalties and financial liability for damages.

Question 12

Multiple Choice: What does a red traffic light mean? A) Stop B) Go C) Caution

Answer 12

A) Stop

Question 13

What is a ‘blind spot’?

Answer 13

An area around a vehicle that cannot be seen by the driver.

Question 14

True or False: Children under 12 years old must sit in the back seat.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

What should you do if you encounter a school bus with flashing lights?

Answer 15

Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The term ‘road rage’ refers to ___ behavior by drivers.

Answer 16

aggressive

Question 17

Short Answer: Name one factor that can affect a driver’s reaction time.

Answer 17

Fatigue

Question 18

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of road user? A) Cyclist B) Pedestrian C) Traffic light

Answer 18

C) Traffic light

Question 19

What is the main purpose of vehicle maintenance?

Answer 19

To ensure the vehicle operates safely and efficiently.

Question 20

True or False: It is legal to use a mobile phone while driving if you are using hands-free mode.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

What does the term ‘overloading’ refer to?

Answer 21

Carrying more passengers or cargo than the vehicle is designed for.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The ‘two-second rule’ is a guideline for maintaining a safe ___ distance.

Answer 22

following

Question 23

Short Answer: What is one effect of speeding on road safety?

Answer 23

Increased risk of accidents.

Question 24

Multiple Choice: What is the correct action when you see a pedestrian at a crosswalk? A) Speed up B) Slow down and yield C) Honk your horn

Answer 24

B) Slow down and yield

Question 25

What does 'defensive driving' involve?

Answer 25

Anticipating potential hazards and acting to avoid them.

Question 26

True or False: All vehicles must have functioning lights at night.

Answer 26

True