NJ Defensive Driving Course (American Safety Council) – All 4 Modules & Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% CORRECT
MODULE 1 Traffic Crash Problems
_____ crashes are the leading cause of death for all people from 3 to 33 years of age.a) Motorcycleb) Pedestrianc) Motor vehicled) Bicycle c) Motor vehicleMotor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for all people from 3 to 33 years of age.
The economic cost of motor vehicle crashes in the United States is estimated at $230.6 billion .a) Annuallyb) Monthlyc) Weeklyd) None of the above a) AnnuallyThe economic cost of motor vehicle crashes in the United States is estimated at $230.6 billion annually.
On a per population basis, drivers under the age of had the highest rate of involvement in fatal crashes of any age group.a) 18b) 25c) 35d) 45 b) 25On a per population basis, drivers under the age of 25 had the highest rate of involvement in fatal crashes of any age group.
Collisions on city streets are largely at intersections because of _ and running or jumping lights. a) Lane changingb) Tailgatingc) Road raged) Aggressive driving a) Lane changingCrashes on city streets typically occur at intersections due to lane changing, running or jumping lights, etc., while crashes on expressways are mainly caused by tailgating or following too closely.
A person’s BAC can be measured by which method?a) Breath testb) Urine testc) Blood testd) All of the above d) All of the aboveA person’s BAC can also be measured by a brain biopsy or liver probe, but only when they are deceased.
MODULE 2 Human Factors & DWI Prevention
Your body can eliminate about of BAC per hour.a) .015b) .030c) .045d) .060 a) .015Your body can only eliminate approximately .015 of BAC per hour.
Some of the factors used to approximate the value of loss for crashes are: a) Public service costsb) Property damage costsc) Lost productivityd) All of the above d) All of the aboveAll of these factors are used when approximating the value of loss due to a car crash.
“The “”theoretical”” price of one beer for a second or subsequent DWI.a) Stays the sameb) Goes downc) Goes upd) None of the above” c) Goes upThe price per beer goes up for a second DWI.
The safe designated driver is the person who has drinks. a) Less than threeb) Twoc) Oned) No d) NoThe designated driver is someone who does not drink at all.
There are ways to avoid driving after consuming alcohol, such as: a) Take a taxib) Spend the night at a friend’s housec) Take a busd) Any of the above d) Any of the aboveAny of these are alternative ways to travel after consuming alcohol. However, the best way is to not drink alcohol at all.
MODULE 3 Man, Machine & Environment
___ used in conjunction with the lap and shoulder belts offer the most effective safety protection available today for passenger vehicle occupants. a) Airbags b) Seat belts c) Safe drivers d) None of the above a) AirbagsWhen used with lap/shoulder belts, airbags offer the most effective safety protection available today.
In a vehicle equipped with dual air bags, the safest place for infants, children, and small adults is in the _ seat. a) front b) rear c) middled) None of the above b) rearAn increase in following distance gives the driver more time to react during adverse weather conditions. In a typical rear-end collision, the victim’s _ is accelerated faster and harder than the torso. a) feetb) backc) legsd) head “d) headThe head is accelerated faster and harder in this type of crash causing “”whiplash.”””
During adverse weather conditions such as rain or fog, drivers should take action accordingly by turning on their headlights, slowing down and increasing _.a) Following distanceb) Speedc) Total stopping distanced) None of the above a) Following distanceAn increase in following distance gives the driver more time to react during adverse weather conditions.
If you pass through a body of standing water, you can dry your brakes off by: a) Drving along as if nothing happenedb) Gently pumping your brakesc) Slamming your brakesd) None of the above b) Gently pumping your brakesGently pumping your brakes can help dry them off.
MODULE 4 New Jersey Traffic Laws
A single broken _ line shows traffic flowing in opposite directions.a) yellowb) whitec) bothd) neither a) yellowA single broken yellow line shows traffic flowing two (opposite) directions while a single broken white line signals traffic flowing in two lanes in the same direction.
Traffic Signs and traffic lights warn the driver of _ hazards or road changes.a) recently passedb) upcomingc) alld) None of the above b) upcomingTraffic signs and sheet markings such as yellow signs at intersections, crossing, construction, etc., warn the driver of an upcoming hazard or road changes and are considered warning signs for what lies ahead.
At a stop sign, it is not permissible to make a _ stop when no other traffic is preset.a) completeb) rollingc) quickd) of the above b) rollingA stop sign means that you must bring your car to a complete stop. Slowing down and rolling through a stop sign is not enough.
The _ calls for the driver to make a mandatory stop and proceed when safe.a) stop signb) yield signc) do not enter signd) all of the above a) stop signThe stop sign calls on the driver to make a mandatory stop and proceed when safe.
Yielding the right of way to others helps to _ collisions.a) causeb) avoidc) understandd) predict b) avoidUp the right of way to other drivers also helps to avoid crashes.
FINAL EXAM
A vehicle traveling at an excessive speed on wet or slick roads can begin to ___ as water forms a barrier between the road and the tires.1) crash2) stop3) slow4) hydroplane 4) hydroplane
Decelerating to avoid a potential or immediate hazard would be considered what step in the IPDE process?1) Decide2) Execute3) Identify4) Predict 2) Execute
Question:Three key elements to safe winter driving are stay alert, slow down, and _.1) stay off the roads2) use your windshield wipers3) stay in control4) use your high beams 3) stay in control
heighten aggressive or hostile behavior and distort the driver’s decision-making process.1) Hallucinogens2) Stimulants3) Depressants4) Narcotics 2) Stimulants
_____ hazards are those hazards that are within 10-12 seconds in front of your vehicle.1) Potential2) Immediate3) Real4) Non-threatening 1) Potential
Immediately after it has started to rain, dust particles and oil residue float on the water and drastically _ the traction of tires.1) improves2) has no affect on3) reduces4) increases 3) reduces
A single broken line shows traffic flowing in opposite directions.1) yellow2) white3) both4) neither 1) yellow
Yielding the right of way to others helps to collisions.1) cause2) avoid3) understand4) predict 2) avoid
The best way to spot potential trouble is by:1) looking straight ahead2) not moving your head3) scanning4) all of the above 3) scanning
Your body can eliminate about of BAC per hour.1) .0452) .0603) .0154) .030 3) .015
Driving requires a high degree of _ in the driving environment.1) distraction2) carelessness3) awareness4) aggression 3) awareness
If you have a tire blow out, you should concentrate on _, trying to go straight ahead, as the car will pull in the direction of the flat tire.1) Braking2) Accelerating3) Steering4) Yielding 3) Steering
If your brakes fail, you can use your _ but make sure to continue to keep pressing the button on the end of it so the wheels will not lock up.1) Emergency brake2) Brake pedal3) Accelerator4) None of the above 1) Emergency brake
The best way to avoid rolling resistance is to maintain correct:1) Wheel alignment2) Tire pressure3) Fluids levels4) None of above 2) Tire pressure
crashes account for more than 90% of all transportation-related fatalities.1) Motorcycle2) Motor vehicle 3) Pedestrian4) None of the above 2) Motor vehicle
The three stages of stress are Alarm, Resistance, and:1) Exhaustion.2) Tension.3) Anxiety.4) Strain. 1) Exhaustion
At a stop sign, it is not permissible to make a ___ stop when no other traffic is present.1) complete2) rolling3) quick4) All of the above 2) rolling
____________ is the distance traveled from the time your brain tells your foot to move from the accelerator until your foot is actually pushing the brake pedal.1) Braking distance2) Reaction distance3) Perception distance4) Total stopping distance 2) Reaction distance
The collision is when the windshield or steering column stops you if you do not wear your safety belt.1) second2) first3) inner4) outer 1) second
Regardless of your size and weight, it takes your liver about ___ hour(s) to remove one drink from your system.1) three2) two3) one4) zero 3) one
Which of the following are among the top 4 choice factors that contribute to a rise in roadway deaths in 2015? Drunk driving, distracted driving, and speeding
Speeding was a factor in about what percentage of fatal crashes in 2015? 25%
About _ % of all fatally injured pasengers in passenger vehicles were NOT wearing a seatbelt in 2015? 50% Which of the following is an example of an economic loss? Workplace losses, medical losses, and property losses What is the leading cause of death for people aged 16-24? traffic accidents Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for dealing with an aggressive driver? Maintain your lane when being followed closely Select all the emotional states that may affect your driving Sadness, stress, anger, and anxiety What is the maximum legal blood alcohol content level is a driver is on the roadway? 0.08% Which of the following are effects of drowsy driving? An inability to recall the last few miles traveled, having disconnected or wandering thoughts, your head feels heavy, and drifting between lanes Which of the following is the safest option if you are feeling drowsy while driving? Pull off the road and get rest When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the right-of-way is given to the vehicle . on the right
Seat belts saved an estimated people in 2014. 12,000
In addition to obeying speed limits, you may also want to adjust your speed because: you are driving at night, the weather is bad, and there is ice on the road
Which of the following is a recommendation for dealing with a traffic stop? follow all instructions from the officer, remain calm, and keep your hands on the wheel
After stopping for a school bus, it is safe to proceed again when: The bus has resumed motion and the red lights have stopped flashing
If the crossing gates are down at a railroad track, you may only drive around the crossing gate if: You may not drive around a crossing gate for any reason
You may not pass when the lie that divides traffic lanes is . solid
You must yield to oncoming traffic when turning left except when: You have a green left arrow indicating a protected turn
What is the most frequently littered item in the US? Cigarette butts
If you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should: pull over to the right and stop your car
Bad weather can result in which of the following conditions: reduced visibility
Which are the two strategies that increase safety in all adverse driving conditions? Reduce speed and increase following distance.
When recovering from hydroplaning, you should: ease your foot off the gas
When driving in fog, you should switch on your . Low beam headlights
If you are caught in a tornado, your first option for a safe place is where? A low lying area, like a ditch
Your car can lose traction in just how many inches of water? 6
Which of the following are good suggestions for driving in high traffic? Signal often and early, be courteous, and don’t follow too closely
Rural driving is dangerous because: There are more animals who may present a hazard, it is easier to speed, and there are more unpaved roads
On a multi-lane highway, slower traffic should: Stay in the rightmost lane
If you are on a highway, you should use the to speed up to the pace of traffic. entrance ramp and merging lane
Motorcyclists and pedalcyclists are vulnerable to which of the following roadway conditions? poor shoulder conditions, railroad crossings, and potholes
Most drunk driving accidents occur between . midnight and 3am
You can control your cruising speed using only the . gas pedal
Which of the following does NOT affect traction? The physical condition of the driver
A car traveling 60 MPH can take longer than to stop. a football field
Momentum is the product of an object’s speed and . weight
Approximately 80% of people ejected from their vehicles die. What is the best way to prevent an ejection from a car? wearing your seatbelt
If you lose traction, you should NOT: slam on your brakes
Perception of light and motion outside of the central visual field is called___. peripheral vision
All senses play a role in safe driving except which one? Taste
Reactions that seem automatic, or which don’t require much thought are called . simple reactions Distractions in the car that can disrupt your perception include: other passengers, cell phone, and loud music The two-second rule applies to vehicles traveling under MPH. 30
Which if the following are reasons that someone will want to increase the following distance? It is nighttime, the road is wet, one is approaching a constructions zone, it is a new route that one has not driven before, and the road is crowded
Which of the following should you check before you begin a trip? Tires, fluid levels, brakes, seat belt, and the body
Plan your route in advance. Looking at a GPS while driving could result in you becoming . distracted
Which of the following is an example of something in the traffic environment you should evaluate before driving? rural roads, highways, and urban congestion
Being a good defensive driver involves _ the actions of other drivers. anticipating Defensive driving isn’t just about reacting to the unknown. It’s about removing the unknown by planning ahead and ___. gathering information before you even depart
Which of the following is NOT in the defensive driving chain of events? hesitation
Which of the following are good strategies for dealing with the mistakes of others? slowing down, giving other drivers more room, and staying sober and alert
Which of the following are examples of common driving errors? driving while intoxicated, speeding, driving while distracted
By adjusting your mirrors, it is possible yo remove all blind spots around a vehicle. False
Which of the following does NOT count as a no-zone? 200 feet behind a truck
What hand signal is being shown? (bicycler’s left hand is extended directly downward) slow down
What hand signal is being shown? (bicycler’s left arm is bent at a 45 degree angle with hand directly in air). right turn
What hand signal is being shown? (bicycler’s left hand and arm are directly stretched straight out from should- hand and shoulder are parallel). left turn
What hand signal is being shown? (bicycler’s right hand is directly extended out from shoulder/ parallel to it). Right turn
In 2014, 44% of all cyclist fatalities occurred between bicycles and . light trucks
Most pedestrian fatalities . occur at night
Because of the narrow profile and light weight, motorcyclists have limited rights to the road. False.
Which of the following are examples of driving distractions? Cell phones, GPS units, Smoking, Eating, and daydreaming
Talking on the phone is not distracting if the phone is hands-free. false
Cognitive distractions take your . mind off the task of driving
Wait until before adjusting the volume of the radio of the climate controls. a red light
Texting and driving creates what kind of distraction? Manual distraction, cognitive distraction, and a cognitive distraction.
Following closely creates . a front collision trap
Speed and are often to blame in the creation of collision traps. following distance
Which of the following is NOT recommended step for safely returning to the road? rapidly jerking the wheel
The best alternative option to avoid or reduce the severity of the crash is called the . path of least resistance
If you find yourself in deep water like a lake or river, the most important thing you can do is: get out of the car as quickly as possible
If someone is injured at the scene of an accident, what should you do? Leave them where they are, call for help, and stay on the scene
Rubbernecking is dangerous because of distracted driving and because rubbernecking drivers . often steer in the direction they are looking
If you engine stalls while driving, you should: brake gently, shift your car into neutral, and steer toward the side of the road
If you experience an inability to steer, you should immediately apply full pressure to the brakes to stop quickly as possible. false
Almost of people who died in a fatal car accidents in 2015 weren’t wearing a seatbelt. half
“Children under the age of are required to use a child safety seat, unless they are taller than 4′ 9″”.” 8 In the US, more people die in motor accidents who are not wearing seatbelts than die from….. drowning accidents (true), smoke related illnesses (false), shark attacks (true), mass shootings in the US (true), home fires (true), drug overdoses (false), Which of the following is NOT part of your suspension system? hazard lights Anti-lock braking systems are designed to: prevent you from skidding If your car is equipped with an airbag, you do not need to wear your seatbelt. False What is the most important safety gear a cyclist can wear? a helmet What percentage of bike crashes result in some kind of head injury? 75% Children have died in cars when outside temperatures were as low as degrees. 60
Physiology refers to the: functioning of your body parts
Which of the following is NOT caused by alcohol consumption? Improvement of motor function
It is safe to drive as long as your BAC is at or below: 0.00%
Drinking to the point where your brain is no longer able to store information in memory is called________. blacking out
Synergistic effects refer to the combination of effects from _ and. alcohol and other drugs
Even if you aren’t legally drunk, a single drink can alter your _ state. psychological, physical, and emotional What is the legal BAC in all 50 states? 0.08% A minor can sometimes be charged as an adult with a BAC over 0.08%. True You can transport unopened alcohol . in the trunk
Implied consent means that you agree to take a breathalyzer test just by operating a motor vehicle. true