Safe Driving: Be Aware of Your Surroundings

Question 1

Scan the road ____ seconds ahead of your vehicle so you can see hazards early and avoid last minute moves.

Answer 1

10 to 15 seconds

Question 2

Use the “three-second rule” to avoid?

Answer 2

Tailgating

Question 3

Three second rule

Answer 3

you should always allow three full seconds between yourself and the vehicle in front of you.

Question 4

If another vehicle’s lights are too bright:

Answer 4

• Do not look directly into the oncoming headlights.
• Look toward the right edge of your lane.
• Watch the oncoming vehicle out of the corner of your eye.
• Do not react to the other driver by keeping your high-beam
headlights on. This only makes it harder for both of you to see.

Question 5

Which direction should you look in if another vehicles light’s are too bright?

Answer 5

Look toward the right edge of your lane.

Question 6

Rain and snow can make the roads _____ causing..?

Answer 6

Rain and snow can make the roads slippery.

Your tires will not have the grip they need.

Drive more slowly than you would on a dry road.

Question 7

Turn on your windshield wipers, low-beam headlights, and defroster:

Answer 7

In a heavy rainstorm or snowstorm

Question 8

What can cause hydroplaning?

Answer 8

driving faster than 50 mph in heavy rain

Question 9

Maintain a firm hand position on the steering wheel when?

Answer 9

Strong wind gusts are unpredictable. If you are not holding the wheel properly and a gust hits, it can jerk the steering wheel out of your hands.

Question 10

If the fog becomes too thick to drive safely, consider:

Answer 10

pulling off the road. Activate your emergency flashers and wait for conditions to improve.

Question 11

If you must drive in heavy fog or smoke should you increase your following distance?

Answer 11

True

Question 12

If you are pregnant, wear the lap belt as low as possible under your?

Answer 12

Abdomen

Question 13

Secure in a rear-facing child passenger restraint system. This applies unless the child weighs 40 pounds or more or is 3 feet 4 inches or taller:

Answer 13

Children under 2 years old:

Question 14

Children under 8 years old, or who are less than 4 feet 9 inches tall:

Answer 14

Secure in a federally-approved child passenger restraint system in a rear seat.

Question 15

Ride at least ____ inches from the airbag cover, as long as you can maintain full control of your vehicle.

A. 5 inch
B. 9 inch
C. 10 inc

Answer 15

10 inches

Question 16

It is dangerous and illegal to leave children or animals in a hot vehicle except:

Answer 16

There are no exceptions

Question 17

Basic Speed Law indicates:

Answer 17

you may never drive faster than is safe for the current road conditions.

Question 18

If you do start to skid:

Answer 18

1. Slowly remove your foot from the gas pedal/accelerator.
2. Do not use the brakes.
3. Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid.

Question 19

A locked wheel skid is usually caused by?

Answer 19

Breaking too hard