Defensive Driving Flashcards

Defensive Driving Flashcards Riding a motorcycle is more tiring than driving a car.True When should you use the "four-second plus rule"? When driving in poor weather conditions Motorists are prohibited from blocking the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or stop sign.True If a traffic officer signals you to stop at a green light, you may ignore him.False

A motorist must stop:At an intersection with a red light either flashing or

illuminated.When approaching an intersection with a solid yellow traffic light.ANDWhen there is a yield sign, and traffic does not permit a safe merge.A sign that has a red circle with a red line through it means that you must proceed with caution.False Orange, diamond-shaped signs warn the motorist of:Lane closingsLane shiftsANDUneven pavement

The best way to prevent speeding is to:Know how fast you are going

The average large truck traveling at 55 mph can take almost how many feet to stop?800 ft Drunk-driving fatalities have actually declined in recent

years, thanks largely to:

Increased awareness of the importance of designated drivers At a four-way stop, the driver reaching the intersection first has the right of way.True

Defensive driving means:Operating your vehicle in a manner that optimizes the

safety for both yourself and those around you As of 2008, how many mature drivers were licensed in the United States?22 million A good rule of thumb for the side mirrors is to set them so that when you lean forward slightly, you can see the bottom of your vehicle.False Some of the effects of alcohol that affect driving include:Slower reaction timeImpaired visionANDInability to correctly judge another car's position on the road.Your blood alcohol content (BAC) depends on what kind of alcoholic beverage you drink.False U-turns are not legal everywhere.True Many motorcycle crashes that involve other vehicles occur

when:

The driver of the other vehicle misjudges the motorcyclist's speed or distanceANDThe driver of the other car fails to see the motorcycle at all The best way for others to see you is to keep headlights on at all times.True

In general, the law requires that we:Drive on the right side of the road

An intersection with no lights or signs is called a(n):Uncontrolled intersection When encountering a construction-area warning sign, a

motorist should:

Adjust speed and position to maintain space around his/her vehicle

Car accidents have no legal ramifications. False To keep from becoming tired on a long trip, you should:Get a good night's sleep the evening before.Do not take any drugs that may make you drowsy.ANDTake regular rest stops on long trips, even when you are not tired.

Yellow solid and dashed lines:Control passing

Seat belts can save a life and improve a motorist's chances of surviving a crash by how many percent?60% When a school bus stops, all motorists traveling behind or

approaching it must:

Stop When exiting a highway, you should signal at least how many feet before you reach the exit ramp?100 ft You should always come to a complete stop when entering a highway, even when there is no STOP or YIELD sign.False An LSV, or low-speed vehicle, may not be driven on roadways with speed limits that exceed how many miles per hour?25 mph The single most important equipment that motorcycle riders

must wear is:

Helmet If you keep yourself healthy, you will be a safer driver.True

Use your horn when:Another vehicle is in danger of hitting you.ANDYou have

lost control of your vehicle.When approaching a left hand turn, it's best to keep your left wheels as close as possible to the centerline, and to use the left side of the intersection as much as possible.True

Your suspension:Provides a comfortable ride over varying road surfaces.

When it looks like a collision may happen, many drivers panic, and fail to react.True At highway speeds of 50-55 mph, how many second(s) gap do you need in oncoming traffic to pass safely?10-12 seconds If you feel sleepy while driving, the only safe response is to get off the road and get some sleep.True

Use your high beams:When driving at night on unfamiliar roads

If your vehicle is about to be hit from the front:Turn your vehicle and try to make the hit a "glancing blow."

The best way to cross railroad tracks on a motorcycle is:At an angle

The best way to learn how to maintain your car is to:Read your car's service manual When buckling up, only lap belts are necessary; shoulder belts do not do very much to protect you.False Which of the following is a contributing factor that causes

collisions:

Distractions.Speeding.Alcohol and drugs.ANDIgnoring road signs."Move Over" laws require motorists to:Move over and change lanes when driving by an emergency vehicle on the shoulder of the road.The acronym for the process used to make judgments and

take action in traffic is:

SIPDE

The best advice for driving in the fog is: Don't drive

If you are involved in a crash, you must stop regardless of the extent of damage.True A poorly running engine may pollute the air. True You should consult a mechanic if:Your brakes emit an unusual odor.Your brakes make strange noises.ANDYour car pulls to one side when the brakes are applied.Drivers are responsible for making sure that their vehicle is not a hazard when it is parked.True When driving through a water puddle, a motorist should check his/her brakes by pumping them?True What are a truck's blind spots called?No Zone

The only thing that can make a person sober is: Time

If an emergency requires you to drive during weather conditions such as snow and ice, driving to your destination quickly is safest.False Driving without proof of insurance may result in the loss of driving privileges?True When driving on city roads, a motorist should look at least how many seconds ahead?12 seconds The following is/are effect(s) of riding a motorcycle after

drinking alcohol:

Blurry vision.Difficulty judging distance.ANDLoss of balance Visually checking all aspects of a motorcycle is very important prior to riding.True It takes only a few drinks to raise your BAC to a level at which driving is illegal.True A flashing red light means the same as a STOP sign.True If a school bus is parked with its lights flashing on the opposite side of the road, you do not have to stop for it.False If you see a flashing "Don't Walk" or "Raised Hand" light as you are crossing a street, turn around immediately and go back the way you came.False Rumble strips are meant to warn motorists of: Decision points ahead, such as four-way intersections.If you turn onto a road and encounter a WRONG WAY

and/or a DO NOT ENTER sign, you should:

Drive to the side of the road and stop New York and New Jersey are the only states with laws that require motorists to yield to emergency vehicles sounding sirens and/or flashing red and/or blue emergency lights.False

Worn tires:Increase your stopping distance.Increase the effect of

"hydroplaning."ANDMake turning more difficult.When riding in a group on a long straight road, it's best to

keep the following formation:

Staggered

Following another vehicle too closely is called: Tailgating

It is okay to drive under the influence of prescription drugs.Because prescription drugs come from trusted health care

professionals, they can't have a negative impact on your driving ability.False