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defensivedriving.com Wheels In Motion Answers (quiz 1 - 6 and exam)

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Quiz 1
did not record the answers sorry :( usually the "all of the above" option if there is one
Q2: Approximately what percentage of roadside litter flies out of the back of pick-up trucks?
almost half
Q2: A diamond symbol on the roadway indicates a:
HOV lane
Q3: According to Terry Kline, what is one of the highest-risk maneuvers that you do as a driver?
merging
Q2: When entering a lane of oncoming traffic to pass a vehicle, it is generally safe to make your pass when:
the oncoming car looks like it's not moving
Q2: Even with a green light, it is illegal to go through an intersection if:
cars are blocking your path
Q2: You should do which of the following when you need to exit a freeway or highway?
exit at a safe speed
Q2: Diamond shaped sings are:
warning signs
Q2: Approximately what percentage of crashes at railroad crossings takes place at crossings that do not have automatic gates and flashing lights?
50%
Q2: several questions about your own driver's license
idk you have to answer that yourself
Q3: When approaching another vehicle at night:
turn off your high beam headlights
Q3: If you absolutely must drive in fog, use your:
low beam headlights
Q3: **I guess I didn't copy the question but I do have the answer copied - something about "when driving at night... dr. van"**
increase the space cushion around your vehicle
Q3: It is dangerous to drive in the rain, because:
both traction is reduced and it is more difficult to see
Q3: A car can hydroplane:
even on a thin layer of water
Q3: The force that causes objects in a moving car to keep moving forward even when the car itself has stopped is:
inertia
Q3: Stopping distance depends on which of the following?
both speed and road conditions affect stopping distance
Q3: According to this section, when we are behind the wheel, which of the following registers in our brain?
only things we expect to see
Q3: A driver in a skid can recover more quickly if they:
focus on a far-away object
Q4: Nine out of every ten pedestrian fatalities occur during which weather conditions?
normal
Q4: You can make car/pedestrian crashes less likely if you are which of the following?
either the driver or the pedestrian
Q4: Which of the following is a safe assumption while driving?
assume that no one sees you
Q4: Marc Miller had a cycling collision in which of the following?
on a blind curve
Q4: You should keep a space cushion:
on all sides of your car
Q4: One out of how many traffic fatalities involves a big rig or large truck?
8
Q5: The most important thing to do in a driving emergency is which of the following?
both stay calm and remember what you have learned
Q5: If your anti-lock brakes go out, you should:
apply a firm, steady pressure to the break
Q5: When jumping a dead battery, remove jumper cables in which order?
the REVERSE order that you placed them
Q5: If you are about to be in a collision, remember to do which of the following?
both sound your horn and look for the path of least resistance
Q5: Eighty percent of the traffic deaths in the US happen in cars traveling less than how many miles per hour?
40 mph
Q5: When an airbag deploys, how long does it take to inflate, protect the driver, and deflate?
one tenth of a second
Q6: Which part of the body removes alcohol from the body?
liver
Q6: The student organization at William Howard Taft High School that promotes safe driving practices is named:
project YIELD
Q6: What is the result of mixing alcohol with other drugs called?
synergism
Q6: Which of the following will reduce the amount of alcohol in your body?
time
Q6: The bump-bump-bump technique involves:
steering
EXAM: so most of the exam questions are just the quiz questions, but some where new so I included them.. they also may be from quiz 1 because I didn't copy those down
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Who was found responsible for the car crash in Mark Woods' story?
both drivers
Robyn's husband, Officer Phil Konstantin, does NOT believe that fatigue:
only happens to bad or inexperienced drivers
What distance is required for a train to stop when traveling 50 miles per hour?
one and a half miles
What is always taking place when driving?
laws of nature
The bump-bump-bump technique involves:
steering
Which of the following senses is NOT used when driving:
taste
When do more than six out of ten pedestrian fatalities happen?
at night
Pedestrians should do all of the following, EXCEPT:
walk with the flow of traffic
In recent years, seat belt usage in the US has:
increased
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