Defensive Driving School Test

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  The probability of a crash being fatal doubles for every 10mph increase in speed above 45mph.

  • A.
    TRUE
  • B.
    FALSE
• 2.
  For safety, always use 'cruise-control' when driving in the rain.

  • A.
    TRUE
  • B.
    FALSE
• 3.
  At intersections, drivers should keep driving steady.

  • A.
    TRUE
  • B.
    FALSE
• 4.
  It is safe to text while driving.

  • A.
    TRUE
  • B.
    FALSE
• 5.
  Always lock your car doors before starting to drive.

  • A.
    TRUE
  • B.
    FALSE
• 6.
  A solid yellow line, on your side of the center line, means do not pass.

  • A.
    TRUE
  • B.
    FALSE
• 7.
  Before making a right or left turn or changing lanes, you should give a signal for at least 100 feet.

  • A.
    TRUE
  • B.
    FALSE
• 8.
  When merging on the freeway, you should be driving at or near the same speed as the traffic on the freeway.

  • A.
    TRUE
  • B.
    FALSE
• 9.
  School buses have to come to a complete stop at all railroad crossings.

  • A.
    TRUE
  • B.
    FALSE
• 10.
  It is safe to ride in the back seat without using a seatbelt.

  • A.
    TRUE
  • B.
    FALSE
• 11.
  Your total stopping distance depends on:

  • A.
    Your speed and the weather
  • B.
    Road condition and terrain
  • C.
    Driver vehicle and condition
  • D.
    All of the above
• 12.
  How many traffic fatalities occurred in 2017?

  • A.
    27,995
  • B.
    30,450
  • C.
    37,133
  • D.
    36,950
• 13.
  What is the biggest factor in determining how you drive?

  • A.
    Time
  • B.
    Your attitude
  • C.
    Traffic
  • D.
    Weather
• 14.
  There is an emergency vehicle coming from behind you with emergency lights on and flashing. You should:

  • A.
    Slow down and keep moving
  • B.
    Speed up and get out of the way
  • C.
    Pull over to the right and stop
  • D.
    Maintain your speed
• 15.
  A traffic light with a flashing red signal means:

  • A.
    Stop
  • B.
    Yield
  • C.
    Caution
• 16.
  The first thing drinking alcohol affects is:

  • A.
    Your balance
  • B.
    Your speech
  • C.
    Your judgment
  • D.
    Your hearing
• 17.
   Major cause(s) of death on US Highways:

  • A.
    Inappropriate speed
  • B.
    Driving under the influence (alcohol)
  • C.
    Driving under the influence (drugs)
  • D.
    All of the above
• 18.
  What determines a safe speed to drive?

  • A.
    Conditions
  • B.
    Posted speed limit
  • C.
    Your age
  • D.
    Police car in sight
• 19.
  Safe following distance under perfect conditions is:

  • A.
    2 car lengths
  • B.
    3 car lengths
  • C.
    1,000 feet
  • D.
    3 seconds
  • E.
    1/2 block
• 20.
  Use your turn signal before:

  • A.
    Making a turn
  • B.
    Merging onto the freeway/interstate
  • C.
    Changing lanes
  • D.
    Exiting the freeway/interstate
  • E.
    Before passing another vehicle
  • F.
    All of the above

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
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