You are correct. All of those statements about defensive driving can benefit you. Remember, defensive driving saves lives, time, and money in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others. Actually, all of those statements about defensive driving can benefit you. Remember, defensive driving saves lives, time, and money in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others.

Correct. Slowing down is a reasonable action to avoid collisions or violations. Incorrect. Slowing down is a reasonable action to avoid collisions or violations. Defensive driving is not about getting to the front of the line first. Correct. Yielding the right-of-way is a reasonable action to avoid collisions or violations. Incorrect. Yielding the right-of-way is a reasonable action to avoid collisions or violations. No one really has the right-of-way, so when in doubt, yield. Correct. Sounding the horn is a reasonable action to avoid collisions or violations. Incorrect. Sounding the horn is a reasonable action to avoid collisions or violations. Let other drivers know you are there! Correct. Speeding up to pass is an unsafe action that does not help you avoid collisions or violations. Defensive driving is not about getting to the front of the line first. Incorrect. Speeding up to pass is an unsafe action that does not help you avoid collisions or violations. Defensive driving is not about getting to the front of the line first. Correct. Cutting the person off is an unsafe action that does not help you avoid collisions or violations. Defensive driving is not about trying to “get back” at someone. Incorrect. Cutting the person off is an unsafe action that does not help you avoid collisions or violations. Defensive driving is not about trying to “get back” at someone.

Absolutely. This collision was preventable. Incorrect. This was a preventable collision.

That’s right. Everyone contributed to the collision. –The truck was not able to pull completely over to the curb. –Drivers behind you did not let you out from behind the truck. –You lost emotional control. –Driver B did not scan the road ahead. Actually, everyone contributed to the collision. –The truck was not able to pull completely over to the curb. –Drivers behind you did not let you out from behind the truck. –You lost emotional control. –Driver B did not scan the road ahead.

That’s right. You could have done all of these things to avoid the collision. That’s right, but actually you could have done all of these things to avoid the collision.

That’s correct! Driver B could have avoided the collision by letting you pass the truck. Sorry. Driver B could have avoided the collision by letting you pass the truck.

That’s right. Believe it or not, approximately 40,000 people are killed in traffic collisions each year. You are incorrect. Believe it or not, approximately 40,000 people are killed in traffic collisions each year.

You are correct. The actual number is around 2.3 million people! That’s a lot of disabling injuries! Sorry. The actual number is around 2.3 million people! That’s a lot of disabling injuries!

Welcome to the Session 1 quiz challenge! Can you get to your destination? Answer the Multiple Choice or True-False questions based on what you learned in Session 1. Correct answers advance your vehicle along the route. You must get your vehicle to your destination before you can advance to Session 2. Click NEXT to continue.

CONGRATULATIONS! You have reached your destination. You answered all the questions correctly and have completed Session 1! Click on the Course Menu button to continue. You can then select Session 2.

Conditions along the route have delayed your arrival at your destination. You answered _____ of the _____ questions correctly. You must answer all of the questions correctly to advance to Session 2. Click on the TRY AGAIN! button above to retake the questions you missed or click on the Course Menu button to review Session 1 and then retake the Quiz.

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You are correct! You are incorrect. You are correct! You are incorrect. Aggressive driving is a ticketable offense, but road rage is a criminal offense. You are correct! You are incorrect. You are correct! You are incorrect. You are correct! You are incorrect.

You are correct! You are incorrect. You are correct! You are incorrect. You are correct! You are incorrect. You are correct! You are incorrect. You are correct! You are incorrect. You are correct! You are incorrect.

All of these words offer clues to potential hazards in this scenario. All of these words offer clues to potential hazards in this scenario.

The doctors weren’t talking on cellular phones or reading the newspaper while they operated. They were paying full attention to what they were doing! If you ever have surgery, you would want the doctors to pay full attention to what they are doing rather than talking on the phone or reading the paper while operating.

Good. The condition of your own vehicle is one that you can control. You decide when, where, and how to drive it. Also, the law requires that you keep your vehicle in safe operating condition at all times. Well you should. The condition of your own vehicle is one that you can control. You decide when, where, and how to drive it. Also, the law requires that you keep your vehicle in safe operating condition at all times.

You are correct! About 54 percent of the occupants killed annually in passenger vehicle collisions are unrestrained. That is incorrect. About 54 percent of the occupants killed annually in passenger vehicle collisions are unrestrained.

That’s correct! The unbelted occupants would still be traveling at 55 mph at the moment of impact. And, just after the vehicle comes to a complete stop, the occupants will slam into the steering wheel, windshield, dashboard, seat, or other interior surfaces. Sorry, that is incorrect. The unbelted occupants would still be traveling at 55 mph at the moment of impact. And, just after the vehicle comes to a complete stop, the occupants will slam into the steering wheel, windshield, dashboard, seat, or other interior surfaces.

Correct, this is a myth. Newer safety restraints are designed to allow movement. The belts “lock” to prevent us from hitting the dashboard when we step on the brake firmly or move forward quickly. Incorrect, it is a myth. Newer safety restraints are designed to allow movement. The belts “lock” to prevent us from hitting the dashboard when we step on the brake firmly or move forward quickly. Correct, this is a myth. Less than one-half of one percent of injury-producing collisions involve fire or submersion. If we don’t wear our safety belts, we have a very good chance of being knocked unconscious and not escaping. Incorrect, this is a myth. Less than one-half of one percent of injury-producing collisions involve fire or submersion. If we don’t wear our safety belts, we have a very good chance of being knocked unconscious and not escaping. Correct. It is NOT better to be thrown out of your vehicle if you have a collision. Incorrect, this is a fact. It is NOT better to be thrown out of your vehicle if you have a collision. Correct. Nearly three-fourths of drivers involved in fatal collisions were within 25 miles of their home. More than 80 percent of drivers incurring injury in a collision were less than 25 miles from home. Incorrect, this is a myth. Nearly three-fourths of drivers involved in fatal collisions were within 25 miles of their home. More than 80 percent of drivers incurring injury in a collision were less than 25 miles from home.

You are correct! You are incorrect. You are correct! You are incorrect. You are correct! You are incorrect. You are correct! You are incorrect. You are correct! You are incorrect.

Incorrect. Light conditions were not a factor in this collision. Incorrect. Weather conditions were not a factor in this collision. Incorrect. Vehicle conditions were not a factor in this collision. The conditions of the road shouldn’t have been a factor in this collision. The gravel shoulder could have been used to avoid the collision. Worrying about scratching his paint, cost the driver a mirror, a door, and a bill to be towed out of the field. Don’t forget about the damage to the farmer’s crops! Large slow-moving vehicles like the RV and road maintenance vehicle are hazards for you to be aware of on the road. They are heavier, slower to respond, and more difficult to see around. While none of these drivers seemed overly distracted, fatigued, or aggressive, each could have responded differently to avoid this collision. The road maintenance driver knows that he holds up traffic every time he moves the equipment and is required to periodically move right and allow vehicles around. The RV driver was driving an unfamiliar vehicle. When he began to pass and saw oncoming traffic, he should have used the brakes to slow down and moved back into his lane. When the minivan driver sped up to give the SUV more room, he was actually speeding up to get to the No Passing zone sooner to keep the SUV from passing. Flashing the headlights at the RV was good, but it should also be paired with slowing down and preparing to leave the roadway. When the minivan driver sped up to give the SUV more room, he was actually speeding up to get to the No Passing zone sooner to keep the SUV from passing. Flashing the headlights at the RV was good, but it should also be paired with slowing down and preparing to leave the roadway. When the minivan driver sped up to give the SUV more room, he was actually speeding up to get to the No Passing zone sooner to keep the SUV from passing. Flashing the headlights at the RV was good, but it should also be paired with slowing down and preparing to leave the roadway. When the minivan driver sped up to give the SUV more room, he was actually speeding up to get to the No Passing zone sooner to keep the SUV from passing. Flashing the headlights at the RV was good, but it should also be paired with slowing down and preparing to leave the roadway. When the minivan driver sped up to give the SUV more room, he was actually speeding up to get to the No Passing zone sooner to keep the SUV from passing. Flashing the headlights at the RV was good, but it should also be paired with slowing down and preparing to leave the roadway. When the minivan driver sped up to give the SUV more room, he was actually speeding up to get to the No Passing zone sooner to keep the SUV from passing. Flashing the headlights at the RV was good, but it should also be paired with slowing down and preparing to leave the roadway. When the minivan driver sped up to give the SUV more room, he was actually speeding up to get to the No Passing zone sooner to keep the SUV from passing. Flashing the headlights at the RV was good, but it should also be paired with slowing down and preparing to leave the roadway.

You are correct! You are incorrect. You are correct! You are incorrect. You are correct! You are incorrect. You are correct! You are incorrect. You are correct! You are incorrect.

That’s correct! The first step is to decide if it is absolutely necessary to drive or to continue driving. If it is safe to drive, then you should turn on your windshield wipers, use the windshield wiper fluid, and turn on your headlights. Sorry. The first step is to decide if it is absolutely necessary to drive or to continue driving. If it is safe to drive, then you should turn on your windshield wipers, use the windshield wiper fluid, and turn on your headlights.

That’s correct! In some conditions, even the legal speed limit is too fast. Sorry, that is incorrect. You should slow down. In some conditions, even the legal speed limit is too fast.

You are correct! You are incorrect. You are correct! You are incorrect. You are correct! You are incorrect. You are correct! You are incorrect.

Welcome to the Session 2 quiz challenge! Can you get to your destination? Answer the Multiple Choice or True-False questions based on what you learned in Session 2. Correct answers advance your vehicle along the route. You must get your vehicle to your destination before you can advance to Session 3. Click NEXT to continue.

CONGRATULATIONS! You have reached your destination. You answered all the questions correctly and have completed Session 2! Click on the Course Menu button to continue. You can then select Session 3.

Conditions along the route have delayed your arrival at your destination. You answered _____ of the _____ questions correctly. You must answer all of the questions correctly to advance to Session 3. Click on the TRY AGAIN! button above to retake the questions you missed or click on the Course Menu button to review Session 2 and then retake the Quiz.

You are correct! Believe it or not, motor vehicle collisions are the #1 cause of death for your age group, accounting for 44 percent of all deaths. That is incorrect. Believe it or not, motor vehicle collisions are the #1 cause of death for your age group, accounting for 44 percent of all deaths.

You are correct! Believe it or not, motor vehicle collisions are the #1 cause of death for young drivers, accounting for 44 percent of all deaths. That is incorrect. Believe it or not, motor vehicle collisions are the #1 cause of death for young drivers, accounting for 44 percent of all deaths.

Correct! Three out of every ten Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related collision in their lifetimes, whether or not they drink or use other drugs. Anyone can be affected! Even your insurance rates and taxpayer dollars are affected by people who drive while impaired. Actually, this statement is false. Three out of every ten Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related collision in their lifetimes, whether or not they drink or use other drugs. Anyone can be affected! Even your insurance rates and taxpayer dollars are affected by people who drive while impaired.

Correct! Since it is a legal and socially accepted drug, more people use and abuse alcohol than any other type of intoxicating drug. Actually, this statement is true. Since it is a legal and socially accepted drug, more people use and abuse alcohol than any other type of intoxicating drug.

Correct! You may have learned how to control your physical abilities to an extent, masking the loss of motor coordination. It may appear that you are not impaired even when you really are, but you can’t handle quick decisions or emergencies. Actually, this statement is false. You may have learned how to control your physical abilities to an extent, masking the loss of motor coordination. It may appear that you are not impaired even when you really are, but you can’t handle quick decisions or emergencies.

Correct! While a .08 blood-alcohol level is often called prima facie evidence, even one drink can impair your driving ability. Actually, this statement is false. While a .08 blood-alcohol level is often called prima facie evidence, even one drink can impair your driving ability.

Correct! In addition, the danger is that both coordination and judgment are affected at the same time. Because your judgment is affected, you can’t tell that your coordination is affected! Actually, this statement is true. In addition, the danger is that both coordination and judgment are affected at the same time. Because your judgment is affected, you can’t tell that your coordination is affected!

Correct! Unless otherwise indicated, all drugs and medications can affect driving ability. If you are taking an over-the-counter or a prescription drug, read the label to understand the effects that this medication may have on your driving ability. Many common over-the-counter medications produce side effects like extreme drowsiness that can affect your driving ability. Also, check with your pharmacist before combining prescription and/or over-the-counter medications because certain combinations may cause impairment. Actually, this statement is false. Unless otherwise indicated, all drugs and medications can affect driving ability. If you are taking an over-the-counter or a prescription drug, read the label to understand the effects that this medication may have on your driving ability. Many common over-the-counter medications produce side effects like extreme drowsiness that can affect your driving ability. Also, check with your pharmacist before combining prescription and/or over-the-counter medications because certain combinations may cause impairment.

Correct! Neither coffee nor cold water will sober you up. It takes time for your body to process alcohol. Nothing else works. After absorption, it takes an average of one hour for your body to process the alcohol in one drink. In addition, people with liver damage or taking medication may take much longer to “oxidize” and remove the alcohol from their system. Actually, this statement is false. Neither coffee nor cold water will sober you up. It takes time for your body to process alcohol. Nothing else works. After absorption, it takes an average of one hour for your body to process the alcohol in one drink. In addition, people with liver damage or taking medication may take much longer to “oxidize” and remove the alcohol from their system.

Correct! Combining alcohol with other drugs can have a synergistic effect on your body. Synergism is a word used to describe what happens when drugs that are taken together exaggerate each other’s effects. For example, alcohol and sleeping pills are both depressants, and the ingestion of both would intensify the effect of depressing the central nervous system. In fact, each drug multiplies the effect of the other. One drink and one depressant do not count as only two drugs. When they are taken together, it may be like having five of each! Actually, this statement is true. Combining alcohol with other drugs can have a synergistic effect on your body. Synergism is a word used to describe what happens when drugs that are taken together exaggerate each other’s effects. For example, alcohol and sleeping pills are both depressants, and the ingestion of both would intensify the effect of depressing the central nervous system. In fact, each drug multiplies the effect of the other. One drink and one depressant do not count as only two drugs. When they are taken together, it may be like having five of each!

Correct! Even though the initial high may have worn off, judgment and reflexes may continue to be impaired for some time. It is also detectable in drug tests much later. Actually, this statement is false. Even though the initial high may have worn off, judgment and reflexes may continue to be impaired for some time. It is also detectable in drug tests much later.

Correct! The only thing you can manage in this situation is your own fatigue. Keep your eyes moving to stay alert, maintain a safe speed, or pull over at a rest area, get out, and walk or stretch. You are incorrect. You cannot manage the actions of others or the posted speed limits. The only thing you can manage in this situation is your own fatigue. Keep your eyes moving to stay alert, maintain a safe speed, or pull over at a rest area, get out, and walk or stretch.

Correct! The only thing you can control in this situation is your own mental condition. Get control of your emotions and be patient. The other driver may be driving more slowly for a good reason. You are incorrect. You cannot control the actions of the minivan driver or break the law to get ahead. The only thing you can control in this situation is your own mental condition. Get control of your emotions and be patient. The other driver may be driving slowly for a good reason.

Welcome to the Session 3 quiz challenge! Can you get to your destination? Answer the Multiple Choice or True-False questions based on what you learned in Session 3. Correct answers advance your vehicle along the route. You must get your vehicle to your destination before you can advance to Session 4. Click NEXT to continue.

CONGRATULATIONS! You have reached your destination. You answered all the questions correctly and have completed Session 3! Click on the Course Menu button to continue. You can then select Session 4.

Conditions along the route have delayed your arrival at your destination. You answered _____ of the _____ questions correctly. You must answer all of the questions correctly to advance to Session 4. Click on the TRY AGAIN! button above to retake the questions you missed or click on the Course Menu button to review Session 3 and then retake the Quiz.

That's correct. That is incorrect. That's correct. That is incorrect. That's correct. That is incorrect. That's correct. That is incorrect. That's correct. That is incorrect.

You have received a speeding ticket and learned the bottom line—speeding doesn’t pay. Everyone speeds at one time or another. Everyone is in a hurry. The benefit is just not worth it. Tickets are expensive. When you are stopped for speeding you are going to be much later than if you had just driven at the proper speed. Good for you! You already know the bottom line—speeding doesn’t pay. Everyone speeds at one time or another. Everyone is in a hurry. The benefit is just not worth it. Tickets are expensive. When you are stopped for speeding you are going to be much later than if you had just driven at the proper speed.

That’s correct. Speed limits are the law. Speeding is a conscious choice made by drivers for which they are responsible. Drivers who choose excessive speed think they are taking control, but just the opposite happens. Higher speed reduces some physical control of the vehicle’s steering and increases its stopping distance. This means it reduces the time a driver has to avoid a collision and increases the chance and severity of the collision. You are incorrect. Speed limits are the law. Speeding is a conscious choice made by drivers for which they are responsible. Drivers who choose excessive speed think they are taking control, but just the opposite happens. Higher speed reduces some physical control of the vehicle’s steering and increases its stopping distance. This means it reduces the time a driver has to avoid a collision and increases the chance and severity of the collision. That’s correct. Speeding can be just as dangerous. The faster you drive, the greater the risk to you in a collision. The laws of physics cannot be changed: The physical forces of a high-speed collision cause serious or fatal injuries to both drivers and passengers. Statistics show that when vehicle speeds increase, death rates increase. You are incorrect. Speeding can be just as dangerous. The faster you drive, the greater the risk to you in a collision. The laws of physics cannot be changed: The physical forces of a high-speed collision cause serious or fatal injuries to both drivers and passengers. Statistics show that when vehicle speeds increase, death rates increase.

That’s right! Your best defense is to slow down, let the speeding drivers pass, and move safely into a lane where other vehicles are traveling at the same speed or within the speed limit. That is an unsafe choice. Your best defense is to slow down, let the speeding drivers pass, and move safely into a lane where other vehicles are traveling at the same speed or within the speed limit.

You are correct! No one has the right-of-way. Traffic regulations only state who must yield the right-of-way. So the old notion of having the right-of-way is wrong—so wrong that it can kill you! That is incorrect. No one has the right-of-way. Traffic regulations only state who must yield the right-of-way. So the old notion of having the right-of-way is wrong—so wrong that it can kill you!

That’s right! Honking your horn or going through the intersection are NOT the best solution. Waiting a few seconds for the truck to move before proceeding is the best choice. This will help ensure you have a clear view of the road ahead. You are incorrect. Honking your horn or going through the intersection are NOT the best solution. Waiting a few seconds for the truck to move before proceeding is the best choice. This will help ensure you have a clear view of the road ahead.

That’s right! You cannot control and should not give into the actions of Driver B. Continue using the Rule of Thirds to make a safe decision at the intersection. That is an unsafe choice. You cannot control and should not give into the actions of Driver B. Continue using the Rule of Thirds to make a safe decision at the intersection.

“Drive Right” is the correct decision. If the oncoming driver recovers, that driver’s first reaction will be to swerve back into his or her lane. If you steer to the left, you could be facing a head-on collision in that driver’s lane. Incorrect. The correct answer is “Drive Right.” If the oncoming driver recovers, that driver’s first reaction will be to swerve back into his or her lane. If you steer left, you could be facing a head-on collision in that driver’s lane.

Good job. The correct answer is “Drive off the road.” Skidding reduces your ability to steer out of the situation. Don’t slam on your brakes and turn the steering wheel. Slow down and drive onto the shoulder so you can stay in control of your car. No. The correct answer is “Drive off the road.” Skidding reduces your ability to steer out of the situation. Don’t slam on your brakes and turn the steering wheel. Slow down and drive onto the shoulder so you can stay in control of your car.

Right. It’s better to hit something soft. In the event that you have to drive off the road and hit an object, hit something soft like bushes, shrubbery, or construction barrels. Don’t hit the barrier! It’s better to hit something soft. In the event that you have to drive off the road and hit an object, hit something soft like bushes, shrubbery, or construction barrels.

That’s correct. Hit with a glancing blow. If you must hit a fixed object or an oncoming vehicle, try to move to strike it with a glancing blow, not at dead center. When you hit “nose-to-nose,” the impact is intensified. Every inch that you can maneuver your vehicle off a dead-center hit increases your chances of survival. No. Hit with a glancing blow. If you must hit a fixed object or an oncoming vehicle, try to move to strike it with a glancing blow, not at dead center. When you hit “nose-to-nose,” the impact is intensified. Every inch that you can maneuver your vehicle off a dead-center hit increases your chances of survival.

That’s right. 4 (the first digit) plus 40 mph equals 44 feet. Sorry. The correct answer is 44 feet. 4 (the first digit) plus 40 mph equals 44 feet.

That’s right! You are following too closely, and should slow down and increase your following distance. Always avoid tailgating other vehicles. That is not a safe choice. Speeding or passing improperly to get ahead is unsafe driving behavior. You are following too closely, and should slow down and increase your following distance. Always avoid tailgating other vehicles.

That’s right! Five seconds is the minimum number of seconds needed for following distance. The standard three seconds, plus at least one second for the traffic conditions (heavy rush hour traffic). Plus, add at least one second for the light conditions (driving east into the sun). You are incorrect. Five seconds is the minimum number of seconds needed for following distance. The standard three seconds, plus at least one second for the traffic conditions (heavy rush hour traffic). Plus, add at least one second for the light conditions (driving east into the sun).

That’s right! Six seconds is the minimum number of seconds needed for following distance. The standard three seconds, plus at least one second for the weather conditions (rain causing reduced traction); plus at least one second for the light conditions (reduced visibility); plus at least one second for following a large vehicle (reduced visibility caused by water hitting your windshield). You are incorrect. Six seconds is the minimum number of seconds needed for following distance. The standard three seconds, plus at least one second for the weather conditions (rain causing reduced traction); plus at least one second for the light conditions (reduced visibility); plus at least one second for following a large vehicle (reduced visibility caused by water hitting your windshield).

That’s right! Seven seconds is the minimum number of seconds needed for following distance. The standard three seconds, plus at least one second for light conditions (nighttime light conditions); plus at least one second for the road conditions (hilly, winding two-lane road); plus at least one second for pulling a trailer; plus at least one second for following a large vehicle. You are incorrect. Seven seconds is the minimum number of seconds needed for following distance. The standard three seconds, plus at least one second for light conditions (nighttime light conditions); plus at least one second for the road conditions (hilly, winding two-lane road); plus at least one second for pulling a trailer; plus at least one second for following a large vehicle.

Welcome to the Session 4 quiz challenge! Can you get to your destination? Answer the Multiple Choice or True-False questions based on what you learned in Session 4. Correct answers advance your vehicle along the route. You must get your vehicle to your destination before you can advance to Session 5. Click NEXT to continue.

CONGRATULATIONS! You have reached your destination. You answered all the questions correctly and have completed Session 4! Click on the Course Menu button to continue. You can then select Session 5.

Conditions along the route have delayed your arrival at your destination. You answered _____ of the _____ questions correctly. You must answer all of the questions correctly to advance to Session 5. Click on the TRY AGAIN! button above to retake the questions you missed or click on the Course Menu button to review Session 4 and then retake the Quiz.

That’s right! Most of the time, we hear the sirens of an emergency vehicle before we see them. Sorry, that is incorrect. Most of the time, we hear the sirens of an emergency vehicle before we see them.

Yes. You would notice a gas leak by the smell of gasoline. Sorry, that is incorrect. The correct answer is “a gas leak.” You would “Recognize the Hazard” by smelling the gasoline.

That’s correct! What you feel in the steering wheel alerts you to road conditions. You can feel the car slide when the roads are icy. Sorry, that is incorrect. You can use your sense of touch to recognize icy road conditions. What you feel in the steering wheel alerts you to the road conditions. You can feel your car slide when the roads become icy.

Yes, night driving was a hazard in this situation. Yes, the rainy weather was a hazard in this situation. Yes, faulty wipers and defogger on the vehicle caused a hazardous situation in this case. Yes, there was one hazardous road condition in this situation. Did you spot it? Yes, road construction was present on this road. No, this road had adequate shoulder room. Yes, there were a number of hazards related to the traffic mix. Did you spot them all? Yes, an emergency vehicle was present. You couldn’t see it, but you could hear it. Yes, the semi-truck ahead was a hazard. When paired with the wet roads, it produced an even larger threat. No, there were no pedestrians or animals in this situation. No, there were no bicycles or motorcycles present on the road. Yes, there was one hazardous driver condition in this situation. Did you spot it? Yes, the faulty wipers and defogger not only decreased this driver’s visibility, they also caused her to become distracted as she tried to clean her windshield. No, no drivers were driving aggressively in this situation. No, no drivers appeared fatigued or impaired in this situation.

No, light conditions were not a hazard in this situation. No, weather conditions were not a hazard in this situation. Yes, this vehicle was overheating. The smoke that was coming out of the vehicle could affect the visibility of the other drivers on the road. Yes, there were some road conditions in this scenario that had the potential to be hazardous. Did you spot them? No, there was no road construction on this road. Yes, there was no shoulder on this road, and the next exit is 5 miles away. Where would this driver go if her car breaks down? There was moderate traffic on this road, which may become an issue if this vehicle breaks down. No, there were no emergency vehicles or school buses present. No, there were no larger or slow-moving vehicles present. No, there were no pedestrians or animals present. No, there were no bicycles or motorcycles present. Driver conditions did not appear to cause an immediate problem in this situation, but they could have. What would have happened if this driver panicked and began to drive aggressively? No, no drivers appeared overly distracted in this situation. No, no drivers appeared to be driving aggressively in this situation. No, no drivers appeared fatigued or impaired in this situation.

Yes, night driving was a hazard in this situation. No, the weather was not a hazard in this situation. The driver of the red car did not have its lights on. We can assume it was driver error, but there may have been a problem with the vehicle. No, there did not appear to be hazardous road conditions in this neighborhood. No, there was no road construction present on this road. No, this road had adequate shoulder room. Yes. There was only one other vehicle in this traffic mix, but that was enough to be a problem in this situation. No, there were no emergency vehicles or school buses in this neighborhood. No, there were no large or slow-moving vehicles present on this road. No, there were no pedestrians or animals present on this road. No, there were no bicycles or motorcycles present on this road. Yes, driver conditions represented the majority of the hazards in this situation. Which specific hazards did you see? Yes, not only is the driver of the red vehicle distracted by the passengers inside; the other driver also has the potential of becoming distracted if she calls the authorities without pulling over. Yes, the driver of the red car pulled out directly in front of the other driver. Yes, the driver of the red car was weaving and may have been impaired. This driver also failed to turn on the vehicle’s headlights.

Yes, night driving was a hazard in this situation. Yes, the rainy weather was a hazard in this situation. No, the conditions of the vehicle were not a hazard in this situation. No, road conditions did not appear to be hazardous in this neighborhood. No, there was no road construction present on this road. No, this road had adequate shoulder room. There were a number of other vehicles on the road. Did you see this other vehicle at the intersection? There may have been a right-of-way conflict here. No, there were no emergency vehicles or school buses present. No, there were no larger or slow-moving vehicles present. No, there were no pedestrians or animals present. No, there were no bicycles or motorcycles present. Driver conditions did not appear to be a hazard in this situation, but you never know when they will. It’s best to remain aware of the road ahead and watch your own behavior. No, no drivers appeared overly distracted in this situation. No, no drivers were driving aggressively in this situation. No, no drivers appeared fatigued or impaired in this situation.

No, light was not a hazard in this situation. No, the weather was not a hazard in this situation. No, the conditions of the vehicle were not a hazard in this situation. No, road conditions did not appear to be hazardous in this neighborhood. The roads the driver used did not contain construction, but you may have noticed a sign which indicated there was some on adjacent roads. No, this road had adequate shoulder room. Yes, there were a number of hazards related to the traffic mix. The vehicle at the STOP sign may have caused a right-of-way conflict. Did you spot any others? No, there were no emergency vehicles or school buses in this neighborhood. No, there were no large or slow-moving vehicles on these roads. Yes, there were a number of pedestrians in this neighborhood to watch out for, including children playing near the road. Yes, there were bicycles sharing the road in this busy neighborhood. No drivers appeared overly aggressive or distracted here, but did you catch this? The driver turned the steering wheel underhanded, which could cause her to lose control of her vehicle. No, no drivers appeared overly distracted in this situation. No, no drivers were driving aggressively in this situation. No, no drivers appeared fatigued or impaired in this situation.

No, light conditions were not a hazard in this situation. Yes, the rainy weather was a hazard in this situation. No, the conditions of the vehicle were not a hazard in this situation. Yes, there were some hazardous road conditions in this scenario. Did you spot them all? Yes, there was a road construction vehicle and work zone ahead of this driver. No, this road appeared to have adequate shoulder room. Yes, there were a number of hazards related to the traffic mix. Did you spot them all? Yes, there were emergency and other vehicles present on the shoulder investigating a collision. Yes, in addition to the road work vehicle, which was traveling much slower than other traffic, there were other larger vehicles present, such as this semi-truck. Yes, there were people outside their vehicles at the scene of the accident. No, there were no bicycles or motorcycles present on the road. Driver conditions did not appear to be an immediate problem in this situation, but you never know when they could become a problem. What would have happened if this driver lost his patience and darted around the slow-moving vehicle ahead? No, no drivers appeared overly distracted in this situation. No, no drivers appeared to be driving aggressively in this situation. No, no drivers appeared fatigued or impaired in this situation.

No, light conditions were not a hazard in this situation. No, the weather was not a hazard in this situation. No, the conditions of the vehicle were not a hazard in this situation. No, there did not appear to be hazardous road conditions in this neighborhood. No, there was no road construction present on this road. No, this road had adequate shoulder room. Yes, there were a number of items in this school zone and playground area to be aware of. Which specific hazards did you spot? Yes, there were a number of school buses present. The primary larger vehicles that were present were school buses. Yes, this driver was driving in a school zone. There were many pedestrians present, and even a dog or two. No, there were no bicycles visible on the road at this time, but they are indeed something to watch for—particularly in school zones. Driver conditions did not appear to be a hazard in this situation, but you never know when they will be. It’s best to remain aware of the road ahead and watch your own behavior. No, no drivers appeared overly distracted in this situation. No, no drivers were driving aggressively in this situation. No, no drivers appeared fatigued or impaired in this situation.

Absolutely. This collision was preventable. Incorrect. This was a preventable collision.

That’s correct. The passenger car driver was the only one who contributed to the collision. That’s incorrect. The passenger car driver was the only one who contributed to the collision.

Incorrect. Light conditions were not a factor in this collision. Incorrect. Weather conditions were not a factor in this collision. Incorrect. Road conditions were not a factor in this collision. This collision involved both emergency vehicles and larger or slow-moving vehicles. The delivery truck driver was aware of the oncoming police car and promptly moved to the side of the road. Neither of these vehicles caused the collision. Driver conditions were clearly the biggest contributing factor in this collision. • The driver of the passenger vehicle could not hear the approaching police car because the music in the car was too loud. • The driver became distracted when he tried to turn the music down and answer the cell phone. • Finally, when his view of the intersection was obstructed by the delivery truck, he should have slowed down, not sped up to get around him.

Absolutely. This collision was preventable. Incorrect. This was a preventable collision.

The minivan driver did contribute to this collision by speeding up to give the SUV more room and not utilizing the gravel shoulder. However, the other two drivers contributed as well. The road maintenance driver did contribute to this collision by not moving over or slowing down to let the RV pass. However, the other two drivers contributed as well. The RV driver did contribute to the collision by not using the brakes to slow down and not moving back into his lane when he saw the minivan approaching. However, the other two drivers contributed to the collision as well. That is correct! Everyone contributed to this collision. The RV driver should have used the brakes and moved back into his lane when he saw you approaching. The road maintenance driver should have moved to the right and slowed down to help the RV driver pass, and the minivan driver shouldn’t have sped up to keep the SUV from passing or refused to drive on the gravel shoulder.

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That is correct! Bill noticed a car approaching quickly on his left side with the intent to change lanes. Bill used the “What If?” strategy and began to ask himself, “What if he tries to get into my lane? What if I can’t slow down or get over to the right?” Sorry, that is incorrect. Bill was not trying to avoid a head-on collision or driving aggressively. Bill noticed a car approaching quickly on his left side with the intent to change lanes. Bill used the “What If?” strategy and began to ask himself, “What if he tries to get into my lane? What if I can’t slow down or get over to the right?”

That’s right. The driver used his mirrors to see if it was safe to slow down and maintain safe following distance. Doing so kept him out of the way of the other drivers and enabled him to avoid the collision. Sorry, that is incorrect. You chose an unsafe driving behavior. Bill used his mirrors to see if it was safe to slow down and maintain safe following distance. Doing so kept him out of the way of the other drivers and enabled him to avoid the collision.

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That’s correct. This is a true statement. Defensive driving involves driving to save lives, time, and money, in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others. That is incorrect. This is a true statement. Defensive driving involves driving to save lives, time, and money, in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others. That’s correct. This is a true statement. Improper driving is the single most common cause of motor vehicle collisions. That is incorrect. This is a true statement. Improper driving is the single most common cause of motor vehicle collisions. That’s correct. Every time you take a risk while driving, you let someone or something else take control of the situation. That is incorrect. Every time you take a risk while driving, you let someone or something else take control of the situation. That’s correct. Defensive driving can be defined as driving to save lives, time, and money, in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others. That is incorrect. Defensive driving can be defined as driving to save lives, time, and money, in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others. That’s correct. A preventable collision can be defined as one in which you failed to do everything reasonable to avoid the collision. That is incorrect. A preventable collision can be defined as one in which you failed to do everything reasonable to avoid the collision. That’s correct. Recognize, Understand, and Act Correctly, In Time are the three basic steps of the DDC Collision Prevention Formula. That is incorrect. Recognize, Understand, and Act Correctly, In Time are the three basic steps of the DDC Collision Prevention Formula. That’s correct. This is a false statement. The three stages of a collision include: 1. The Vehicle Crash; 2. The Human Crash; and 3.The INTERNAL Crash. That is incorrect. This is a false statement. The three stages of a collision include: 1. The Vehicle Crash; 2. The Human Crash; and 3.The INTERNAL Crash. That’s correct. This is a true statement. In a collision, unbelted rear-seat occupants become high-speed projectiles striking people in the front seat. As a result, the front-seat passenger’s risk of death greatly increases. That is incorrect. This is a true statement. In a collision, unbelted rear-seat occupants become high-speed projectiles striking people in the front seat. As a result, the front-seat passenger’s risk of death greatly increases. That’s correct. Yes, your ability to drive safely can be impaired by the use of certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. For instance, extreme drowsiness, mental confusion, and breathing difficulty can result from mixing alcohol and certain cough, cold, and allergy medications. That is incorrect. Yes, your ability to drive safely can be impaired by the use of certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. For instance, extreme drowsiness, mental confusion, and breathing difficulty can result from mixing alcohol and certain cough, cold, and allergy medications. That’s correct. According to one National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) study of multistate fatal collisions, almost one in five drivers had drugs other than alcohol in their bodies. That is incorrect. According to one National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) study of multistate fatal collisions, almost one in five drivers had drugs other than alcohol in their bodies. That’s correct. Use the “What If?” strategy to keep alert and be prepared to spot hazards. When you are driving, look around at all the other vehicles. Pick one and think about what that driver might do that could cause you a problem. “What if that driver were to pull out in front of me? What would I do?” If you do this block-by-block, mile-by-mile, this strategy will keep you mentally alert and will also prepare you for the third step of the DDC Collision Prevention Formula: Act Correctly, In Time. That is incorrect. Use the “What If?” strategy to keep alert and be prepared to spot hazards. When you are driving, look around at all the other vehicles. Pick one and think about what that driver might do that could cause you a problem. “What if that driver were to pull out in front of me? What would I do?” If you do this block-by-block, mile-by-mile, this strategy will keep you mentally alert and will also prepare you for the third step of the DDC Collision Prevention Formula: Act Correctly, In Time. That’s correct. This is a false statement. In certain conditions, the legal and posted speed limit may still be TOO fast. You should assess the driving conditions and adjust your vehicle speed based on those conditions that require a slower and safer speed. That is incorrect. This is a false statement. In certain conditions, the legal and posted speed limit may still be TOO fast. You should assess the driving conditions and adjust your vehicle speed based on those conditions that require a slower and safer speed. That’s correct. This is a false statement. One defensive driving tip for dealing with road conditions is to INCREASE following distance. That is incorrect. This is a false statement. One defensive driving tip for dealing with road conditions is to INCREASE following distance. That’s correct. Safety belts increase our chance of surviving a collision by more than 50 percent. That is incorrect. Safety belts increase our chance of surviving a collision by more than 50 percent. That’s correct. There should be 12 to 15 inches of space between your chest and the center of the steering wheel. Remember to adjust the steering wheel so that the air bag is aimed at your chest, not your face. That is incorrect. There should be 12 to 15 inches of space between your chest and the center of the steering wheel. Remember to adjust the steering wheel so that the air bag is aimed at your chest, not your face. That’s correct. The first physical ability to be impaired by alcohol is coordination. That is incorrect. The first physical ability to be impaired by alcohol is coordination. That’s correct. This is a true statement. Age and vision are some of the physical conditions that can contribute to a collision. That is incorrect. This is a true statement. Age and vision are some of the physical conditions that can contribute to a collision. That’s correct. Of all the everyday driving conditions you meet, you can only control yourself and your vehicle. That is incorrect. Of all the everyday driving conditions you meet, you can only control yourself and your vehicle. That’s correct. In poor driving conditions, the first steps you should take are to slow down and increase following distance. That is incorrect. In poor driving conditions, the first steps you should take are to slow down and increase following distance. That’s correct. You are doing all of these things if you are behind a large truck and can’t see the trucks two outside mirrors. That is incorrect. You are doing all of these things if you are behind a large truck and can’t see the trucks two outside mirrors. That’s correct. Three seconds is the recommended safe following distance in good conditions. That is incorrect. Three seconds is the recommended safe following distance in good conditions. That’s correct. Too much or unsafe speed is the number one unsafe driving behavior that contributes to violations and collisions. That is incorrect. Too much or unsafe speed is the number one unsafe driving behavior that contributes to violations and collisions. That’s correct. The best ways to determine the safest driving speed are to 1) know the speed limit, and 2) assess the conditions. That is incorrect. The best ways to determine the safest driving speed are to 1) know the speed limit, and 2) assess the conditions. That’s correct. Use the delayed acceleration technique when waiting to go through an intersection. That is incorrect. Use the delayed acceleration technique when waiting to go through an intersection. That’s correct. Statistically speaking, your chances are highest for a collision when you are at an intersection. That is incorrect. Statistically speaking, your chances are highest for a collision when you are at an intersection. That’s correct. When approaching any intersection, one way to avoid a collision is to cover the brake and scan the road ahead. Covering the brake means you will be prepared to react and stop faster in case of a hazard. That is incorrect. When approaching any intersection, one way to avoid a collision is to cover the brake and scan the road ahead. Covering the brake means you will be prepared to react and stop faster in case of a hazard. That’s correct. Before passing another vehicle, the first major step is to decide if the pass is necessary. Check your following distance. Are you at least three seconds behind the vehicle in front of you? Is that vehicle traveling at a reasonable speed? Next, check your speed. Will you need to increase to an unsafe speed, or over the legal limit, to pass or overtake another vehicle? Answering “yes” to these questions means you probably do not need to pass. That is incorrect. Before passing another vehicle, the first major step is to decide if the pass is necessary. Check your following distance. Are you at least three seconds behind the vehicle in front of you? Is that vehicle traveling at a reasonable speed? Next, check your speed. Will you need to increase to an unsafe speed, or over the legal limit, to pass or overtake another vehicle? Answering “yes” to these questions means you probably do not need to pass. That’s correct. After completing your turn, and before changing lanes, you should check blind spots and use your signal. That is incorrect. After completing your turn, and before changing lanes, you should check blind spots and use your signal. That’s correct. As a vehicle’s speed increases, the stopping distance increases. That is incorrect. As a vehicle’s speed increases, the stopping distance increases. That’s correct. A head-on collision is the most fatal type of collision. When another vehicle is headed straight at you, you only have a few seconds to decide what to do to get out of the way. The National Safety Council has developed a lifesaving method for drivers to use to avoid a head-on collision. It is called the Four Rs: Read, Right, Reduce, and Ride. That is incorrect. A head-on collision is the most fatal type of collision. When another vehicle is headed straight at you, you only have a few seconds to decide what to do to get out of the way. The National Safety Council has developed a lifesaving method for drivers to use to avoid a head-on collision. It is called the Four Rs: Read, Right, Reduce, and Ride. That’s correct. When facing a head-on collision, you need to drive right onto the shoulder immediately. Never swerve into the left lane. If the other driver recovers, you will have a collision in that lane. That is incorrect. When facing a head-on collision, you need to drive right onto the shoulder immediately. Never swerve into the left lane. If the other driver recovers, you will have a collision in that lane. That’s correct. Getting sideswiped; getting run off the road; and getting hit head-on are all types of collisions that can result from making unsafe passes. That is incorrect. Getting sideswiped; getting run off the road; and getting hit head-on are all types of collisions that can result from making unsafe passes. That’s correct. This is a false statement. It is never acceptable to increase the speed of your vehicle over the legal speed limit to pass or overtake another vehicle on the road. Speeding is a conscious choice you make for which you are responsible. When you choose excessive speed, you think you are taking control, but just the opposite happens. Higher speed reduces your physical control of the vehicle’s steering and increases its stopping distance. This means it reduces the time you have to avoid a collision, and increases the chance for and severity of the collision. That is incorrect. This is a false statement. It is never acceptable to increase the speed of your vehicle over the legal speed limit to pass or overtake another vehicle on the road. Speeding is a conscious choice you make for which you are responsible. When you choose excessive speed, you think you are taking control, but just the opposite happens. Higher speed reduces your physical control of the vehicle’s steering and increases its stopping distance. This means it reduces the time you have to avoid a collision, and increases the chance for and severity of the collision. That’s correct. Maintaining the proper following distance, moving left into the passing lane, and completing the pass are all steps included in making a safe pass. That is incorrect. Maintaining the proper following distance, moving left into the passing lane, and completing the pass are all steps included in making a safe pass. That’s correct. If it is raining and you are tired while driving, you should add five seconds following distance. Using the three-second following distance rule, add at least two more seconds to equal five seconds total following distance. That is incorrect. If it is raining and you are tired while driving, you should add five seconds following distance. Using the three-second following distance rule, add at least two more seconds to equal five seconds total following distance. That’s correct. Zero-tolerance laws prohibit the possession and use of alcoholic beverages by drivers and vehicle occupants under age 21. States pass these laws to discourage alcohol consumption by drivers under age 21. In other words, these laws are intended to prevent needless death and injury. Zero-tolerance laws provide that any amount of alcohol in the body of a driver under age 21 is an offense. The offender’s driver’s license may be suspended for a period of time or revoked. That is incorrect. Zero-tolerance laws prohibit the possession and use of alcoholic beverages by drivers and vehicle occupants under age 21. States pass these laws to discourage alcohol consumption by drivers under age 21. In other words, these laws are intended to prevent needless death and injury. Zero-tolerance laws provide that any amount of alcohol in the body of a driver under age 21 is an offense. The offender’s driver’s license may be suspended for a period of time or revoked. That’s correct. If your vehicle begins to skid, you should turn the steering wheel in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go. That is incorrect. If your vehicle begins to skid, you should turn the steering wheel in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go. That’s correct. When you approach a car using their high-beam lights, you should look to the side of the road at the white line. That is incorrect. When you approach a car using their high-beam lights, you should look to the side of the road at the white line. That’s correct. This is a false statement. Large vehicles need more room to make turns. When we approach an intersection and see a truck ahead signaling a right turn, we should stay behind the truck, away from the curbside, until the turn is completed. That is incorrect. This is a false statement. Large vehicles need more room to make turns. When we approach an intersection and see a truck ahead signaling a right turn, we should stay behind the truck, away from the curbside, until the turn is completed. That’s correct. This is a true statement. When you are passing a large truck, you need to make sure you can see a lot of pavement in front of the truck before you pull back in front of it. That is incorrect. This is a true statement. When you are passing a large truck, you need to make sure you can see a lot of pavement in front of the truck before you pull back in front of it. That’s correct. Statistically speaking, you will be involved in a collision at least five times in your life. That is incorrect. Statistically speaking, you will be involved in a collision at least five times in your life. That’s correct. Your attitudes are your risk factors. That is incorrect. Your attitudes are your risk factors. That’s correct. When you are driving on icy road conditions, you are most likely to use your sense of touch to “recognize the hazard.” That is incorrect. When you are driving on icy road conditions, you are most likely to use your sense of touch to “recognize the hazard.” That’s correct. This is a true statement. For every 10 miles per hour (16 kph) over 50 mph (80 kph), the risk of death in a traffic collision is doubled. That is incorrect. This is a true statement. For every 10 miles per hour (16 kph) over 50 mph (80 kph), the risk of death in a traffic collision is doubled. That’s correct. Failure to yield, disregarding a traffic signal, and running or rolling through a Stop sign are all right-of-way violations. That is incorrect. Failure to yield, disregarding a traffic signal, and running or rolling through a Stop sign are all right-of-way violations. That’s correct. This is a false statement. When it comes to the right-of-way, the reality is the law gives no driver the right-of-way. Traffic regulations only state who must yield the right-of-way. So, the old notion of “having” the right-of-way is wrong—so wrong that it can kill you! That is incorrect. This is a false statement. When it comes to the right-of-way, the reality is the law gives no driver the right-of-way. Traffic regulations only state who must yield the right-of-way. So, the old notion of “having” the right-of-way is wrong—so wrong that it can kill you! That’s correct. When driving, if you miss your turn, you should go around the block or use another route. That is incorrect. When driving, if you miss your turn, you should go around the block or use another route. That’s correct. Reaction distance is calculated by taking the first digit of your speedometer reading (which in this case is 4) and adding it to your total speed per hour (which in this case is 40 mph). Based on this calculation, when traveling at 40 mph, your vehicle’s reaction distance is 44 feet. That is incorrect. Reaction distance is calculated by taking the first digit of your speedometer reading (which in this case is 4) and adding it to your total speed per hour (which in this case is 40 mph). Based on this calculation, when traveling at 40 mph, your vehicle’s reaction distance is 44 feet. That’s correct. This is a false statement. You should use the LOW-beam headlights to see and to be seen. Even in foggy conditions use the LOW-beam lights. High beams reflect the light directly back into your eyes. This can impair your vision. That is incorrect. This is a false statement. You should use the LOW-beam headlights to see and to be seen. Even in foggy conditions use the LOW-beam lights. High beams reflect the light directly back into your eyes. This can impair your vision. That’s correct. This is a false statement. It is NEVER okay to drive around the lowered gates at a railroad crossing. That is incorrect. This is a false statement. It is NEVER okay to drive around the lowered gates at a railroad crossing.