Defensive Driver Academy Practice Test

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• 'I was just keeping pace with overall traffic' is a valid excuse for speeding.
• Which of the following are hazards associated with prescription drug use while driving?
• Which of these is not considered an improper turn?
• What is the primary purpose of road signs and signals?
• On interstates, your following distance should be at least how many seconds?
• What is the proper sequence when entering a roundabout?
• Which age group has the highest number of distracted driving accidents?
• Which symptoms or risks are commonly associated with driver fatigue?
• The main goal of airbags is to do what?
• When stopped by a law enforcement officer while driving, which of the following should you do?
• How should you drive at night near animals?
• Which of the following are common causes of collisions?
• Which practice is most important when backing up to avoid collisions?
• What should you do if you have a tire blowout while driving?
• What percentage of drivers engaged in at least one aggressive driving behavior at least once in the previous year?
• Every year you have a __% chance of being involved in an automobile accident.
• What actions are important after a crash for safety and liability?
• How can you prevent brakes from locking if your vehicle does not have ABS?
• What is the rule regarding pedestrians at crosswalks?
• Which option reflects a valid night-driving tip to improve visibility?
• If your vehicle skids on a wet surface, which action is recommended?
• Which statement is NOT advisable in construction zones?
• Choose the correct defensive driving tactic to avoid left of center line collisions
• Which of the following is a common effect of alcohol on driving ability?
• Which precaution is recommended when hosting a party with alcohol?
• When you see a stopped motorist, law enforcement vehicle, emergency vehicle or other utility truck on the shoulder, you must
• "Covering the Brake" is best described as
• If you miss a highway exit, what is the recommended course of action?
• What should you do if you are being tailgated?
• Which of the following best describes the typical state of most drivers?
• Which term describes automatic, safe driving actions performed without conscious thought?
• Which statement about defensive driving skills is true?
• What is a safe and polite way to yield to an emergency vehicle?
• Which statement best reflects the defensive approach to ensure safe progress at four-way stops?
• Which practice involves pre-positioning the foot near the brake in anticipation of a hazard?
• Which of the following is something you should do every time you enter your vehicle and prepare to drive?
• How should you park on a curb (uphill and downhill)?
• You should always apply your parking brake every time you leave your vehicle unattended. True or False?
• In an accident, it is better to be thrown clear of the vehicle than to wear a seat-belt and be trapped inside.
• When should you use your headlights?
• How should you share the road with bicyclists and motorcyclists?
• To obtain a driver's license, you must:
• Which of the following is an appropriate action if you must perform a nonessential task while driving?
• Which statement best describes the scope of distracted driving?
• What action would a defensive driver take if another driver honks his horn and yells an obscenity?
• At four-way stops, you should yield to
• Which statement best describes a defensive driver's approach to unpredictable actions from others?
• What is the proper approach to entering a roundabout?
• Which of the following should you check weekly?
• Which statement about DUI consequences is true?
• When should you dim high-beam headlights?
• According to the CDC, your eyes are taken off the road for how many seconds when you read or send a text?
• ABS built into my car is intended to do what?
• What is the correct action regarding crash information after an incident?
• Which statement about cell phone use while driving is true?
• Which of the following must you do if you are involved in an accident?
• Which age group has the highest number of accidents attributed to distracted driving?
• What is the effect of rain on tire grip and stopping distance?
• What should you do if your headlights fail?
• Which braking technique is described when you press the brakes firmly and release slightly if a wheel locks, then repeat?
• When you encounter an aggressive driver, you should
• Which practices are important in construction zones?
• Which statement about speeding and its impact on crash severity is most accurate?
• Talking on my cell phone while driving is not considered distracted driving.
• On the highway, how should you determine if you are following the vehicle in front too closely?
• Which statement about aggressive driving behavior is supported by the data?
• If you hit a parked car and can't find the owner, what should you do?
• Texting while driving is allowed when -
• Which action is advisable every time you enter your vehicle to drive?
• Driving while impaired affects
• Fatality risks in accidents are reduced by what percentage when occupants wear seatbelts?
• Which statement correctly defines a blind spot?
• Which statement BEST describes driving under the influence?
• Which is a key safety consideration when approaching bicyclists or motorcyclists near you?
• Which of the following are hazards associated with prescription drug use while driving?
• What is the safest way to avoid an accident when drowsy?
• The leading cause of intersection accidents is
• Which action best helps merge smoothly onto a highway?
• What routine maintenance checks support safe driving?
• The primary purpose and goal associated with becoming a Defensive Driver is -
• When hosting a party with alcohol, you should -
• If your headlights fail while driving at night, what should you do?
• What proportion of fatal accidents are caused by driving distracted?
• Which of the following describes proper merging etiquette?
• In defensive driving, what does scanning entail?
• You have become a complete, skilled defensive driver when you have reached which learning pillar?
• In adverse weather such as rain, snow, or poor visibility, how should you adjust your following distance?
• What is the primary purpose of this defensive driver course?
• When must seat belts be worn?
• What vision standard is required to obtain a driver's license?
• Which statement is true about reading or sending a text while driving?
• At a four-way stop when two vehicles arrive at the same time, who has the right of way?
• Which of the following helps avoid wrong-way driving?
• Which of the following is correct relative to speed and your risk of death in an accident?
• How far in advance should you activate your turn signal?
• Which system prevents the wheels from locking during braking?
• What should you do at a school bus with flashing red lights?
• Which statement best describes impairment effects on driving?
• What is wrong-way driving and how can you avoid it?
• Which action checks blind spots safely?
• In the event of brake failure, which actions are correct?
• Over 50% of fatal injuries to road workers are caused by
• Which statement best describes driving on public roads?
• What is the minimum tire tread depth legally acceptable?
• Which statement about distractions while driving aligns with defensive driving principles?
• The impact of a collision at 60 mph is how many times greater than at 30 mph?
• Which statement about defensive driving practices reduces collision risk?
• You are not legally liable for accidents caused by mechanical failures on your vehicle. True or False?
• What should you do if your vehicle begins to overheat?
• Which action is a core defensive driving habit to reduce risk?
• How should you approach a school zone?
• The main goal of airbags is to which of the following?
• Which action best communicates your intended exit when leaving a roundabout?
• Which statement about the course goal is most accurate?
• What are effective night-driving tips to improve visibility?
• Which statement best describes how crash energy changes with speed?
• Which statement about the driver's license road test is true?
• Clear water dripping from the underside of your vehicle is most likely from which source?
• If you miss a highway exit, what is the recommended course of action?
• On a multi-lane road, what is the correct procedure for passing another vehicle?
• What causes more serious injury and death than any other factor in traffic accidents?
• Which of the following is a common mistake when backing up or driving in reverse?
• If the accelerator sticks and acceleration seems unintended, what is the recommended response?
• What is the #1 most cited factor that contributes to injury or death due to auto accident?
• Which practice helps reduce the risk of animal encounters at night?
• At a four-way stop, who goes first?
• What does defensive driving mean?
• What action is recommended when hydroplaning risk exists?
• When entering a controlled access highway via an on-ramp and merging with traffic, which action is best?
• Which statement correctly describes seat belt usage?
• If a pedestrian is about to enter a crosswalk but seems unsure, what is your best action?
• The general maximum speed for driving on roads in urban and residential locations is ?
• What steps should you take if your accelerator gets stuck?
• Which rule helps maintain a safe following distance on the highway?
• What is the four-second rule and when should you increase it?
• Which two items should be checked weekly on a vehicle?
• Which tactic is recommended to avoid left-of-center line collisions?
• How should you brake in a vehicle without ABS during an emergency stop?
• Which statement about headlights is true?
• Which action best describes how to yield to pedestrians with guide dogs or white canes?
• Which sequence describes proper merging etiquette?
• What is the recommended following distance in dry, ideal conditions?
• When preparing to pass another vehicle on a multi-lane road, which actions should you take?
• Which of the following are strategies a Defensive Driver may employ in anticipating the correct reaction to another drivers potential actions?
• If a child or pedestrian appears ready to cross unsafely, what should you do?
• The average reaction time for drivers paying close attention is 0.75 of a second.
• What is the pre-trip check for weather and road conditions?
• If you are involved in an accident, which action is commonly required?
• What is the #1 cause of death for young drivers?
• Turn signals should be activated before you begin any turning or changing lanes, including when you intend to slow down to yield. True or False?
• Which of the following are negative effects you may expect if convicted of driving while impaired?
• What is hydroplaning and how can you reduce its risk?
• When driving a truck or SUV, you should which of the following?
• What signal is used when exiting a roundabout?
• Distracted driving includes which of the following?
• Which statement about hazard perception is true?
• Which statement relative to turn signals is true?
• Distracted driving includes which of the following descriptions?
• Implied consent laws mean that you must consent by law to testing to determine if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• What is the safest approach when encountering an aggressive driver?
• Which action best describes defensive driving?
• During the Drivers License road test you may be asked to
• Is it safe to use a handheld cell phone while driving where legal?
• What is a space cushion in defensive driving?
• Which statement about crash energy and speed is most accurate?
• Which of the following best represents a typical reaction time for a focused driver?
• Which statement about cell phone use after driving is true?
• If convicted of driving while impaired, which outcomes might you face?
• The law is always clear on who has the right-of-way.
• The statement 'Improper speed can include driving the speed limit in unsafe weather and road conditions' is true.
• Driving while impaired accounted for what percentage of traffic-related deaths in the U.S. in 2015?
• How far in advance should you signal before turning or changing lanes?
• In the Defensive Driver Success Formula, 'I' refers to
• What does signaling ahead indicate to other drivers?
• What is the primary tactic to avoid rear-end collisions?
• Which statement describes the correct merging procedure?
• Which of the following would be considered a defensive driving practice?
• Which factor most contributes to collision risk?
• Intelligent choices lead to
• What is the minimum safe following distance on interstates expressed in seconds?
• Which of the following is a correct step to becoming a Defensive Driver?
• Driving the speed limit in unsafe weather and road conditions is considered improper speed.
• In the Defensive Driver Success Formula, what does the letter 'I' refer to?
• What are the consequences of aggressive driving?
• What is the proper action when approaching a roundabout and planning to exit?
• Which statements are true for obtaining a license according to the material?
• Road signs and signals primarily help drivers by providing which of the following?
• How does ABS change braking technique in an emergency?
• Which of the following represents a circumstance that affects your driving beyond your control?
• Which statement best describes implied consent laws?
• What should you do if wheels lock during an emergency stop?
• What is the correct behavior at an uncontrolled intersection?
• What should you do at a railroad crossing with flashing lights or gates?
• In 2015, driving while impaired accounted for what percentage of traffic-related deaths?
• Turn Signals must be used in which situations?