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Improper Speed |
#1 unsafe driving behavior that contributes to collisions and violations |
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False |
The law clearly states which driver has the right-of-way |
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At an intersection |
Statistically speaking, your chances for a collision are highest |
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Delayed acceleration technique |
To prevent collisions and violations at intersections that have traffic signals, use the _________ to ensure the intersection is clear before you enter |
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Decide if the pass is necessary |
Before passing another vehicle, the first major step is to |
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False |
Is it acceptable to increase the speed of your vehicle over the legal speed limit to pass or overtake another vehicle |
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Avoiding a head-on collision |
Follow the four Rs (Read, Right, Reduce, and Ride) when ____________ |
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Perception distance |
________is the distance a vehicle travels from the moment an event occurs until you see it and become aware of the danger |
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False |
Anti-lock brakes reduce braking distance |
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True |
To make safe and proper turns, you should get into position to turn by getting into the correct turn lane in advance |
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True |
Improper driving is the single most common cause of motor vehicle collisions |
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We let someone or something else take control of the situation |
What happens when we take a risk while driving |
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Driving to save lives, time, and money in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others |
What is defensive driving? |
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Reasonable |
A preventable collision is a collision in which the driver fails to do everything _____________________________ to avoid it. |
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9% |
Every year you have what percent chance of being involved in a motor vehicle collision? |
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Recognize, Understand, Act |
What are the three basic steps in the DDC Collision Prevention Formula? |
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Your collision-risk factors |
Your attitude toward other drivers and driving usually indicates what your behavior will be when you are driving. Therefore, what are your attitudes |
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The "What If?" Stategy |
Which one of the following is a way to focus your attention on driving so that you can recognize a hazard and understand the defense against it |
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True |
Your risk of being injured or killed in a collision decreases as your defensive driving behaviors increase |
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Sound the horn |
Which one of the following is a reasonable defensive driving action |
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False |
The three stages of a collision include the vehicle crash, the human crash, and the external crash |
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True |
At the moment of impact in a vehicle collision, unbelted occupants are still traveling at the vehicle’s original speed |
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50% |
Safety belts increase your chances of surviving a collision by more than ______________ percent. |
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True |
Safety belts and airbags together offer the best protection in a collision |
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Once a week |
You should check your vehicle’s oil level, washer fluid level, and tire pressure ___________________ |
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In the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go |
If your vehicle begins to skid, you should turn the steering wheel __________________________ |
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Look to the side of the road at the white line |
When you approach a car using their high-beam lights, you should ______________________________ |
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True |
When approaching a railroad crossing, you need to treat it that same way you treat other intersections |
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False |
In heavy traffic areas, you should wave pedestrians across the street if there is no crosswalk |
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False |
If an animal suddenly appears on the road in front of us, experts advise swerving to avoid hitting the animal. |
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Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or all other drugs |
What does the term "impaired driving" mean? |
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Reflect, Reframe, Refocus |
If you find that you are becoming aggravated or choosing unsafe, aggressive behaviors, what three steps can you take to regain control? |
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True |
Inattention occurs when you are involved in secondary tasks. Combining visual, mental, and physical distractions while driving can be deadly |
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True |
Sleeping for less than 8-9 hours a night interrupts your circadian rhythms and impairs cognitive performance |
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False |
Driving aggressively is taking control of the situation at hand |
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Recognize, Understand, Act |
What are the three basic steps in the DDC Collision Prevention Formula |
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Regulate, Warn, and Guide |
What three things do road signs do to promote the smooth movement of traffic? |
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True |
Road signs use color and shape to help you identify the type and purpose of the sign |
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Warning |
A yellow-colored road sign indicates what type of road sign |
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No passing |
A yellow pennant-shaped road sign indicates what type of road sign |
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