Question 1

By the time you complete this course, approximately _____ people will have died in car crashes in Texas.

Accepted Answer

3

Question 2

After ____ drink(s), one should wait one-two hours before driving.

Accepted Answer

One

Question 3

Which of the following is not one of the top five causes of all crashes in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Driving with parking lights on

Question 4

If you let your emotions take over while you are driving, it may lead to:

Accepted Answer

Unsafe speed, loss of control, and aggressive driving. ALL CHOICES LISTED ARE CORRECT

Question 5

The third time you are convicted of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in your body:

Accepted Answer

It will be considered a felony

Question 6

If you are taking a prescription or over the counter medications while driving and are stopped by the police, you:

Accepted Answer

May be charged with a DUI

Question 7

Which factors influence drive performance?

Accepted Answer

Feelings, attitudes, emotions, alcohol and drugs.

Question 8

When merging with highway traffic:

Accepted Answer

Do not stop unless absolutely necessary

Question 9

If the car in front of you is stopped to make a left hand turn, never pass:

Accepted Answer

To the left

Question 10

Anytime you change lanes, enter a highway, or merge with traffic you need a gap of at least:

Accepted Answer

4 seconds

Question 11

One of the most common places for crashes is:

Accepted Answer

Intersections

Question 12

To pass safely, you must be able to see clearly ____ of a mile of the road ahead.

Accepted Answer

At least 1/3

Question 13

An HOV lane is marked with a _____ painted on the pavement.

Accepted Answer

Diamond

Question 14

It is illegal in most instances to pass a car at a:

Accepted Answer

All choices listed are correct

Question 15

At highway speeds of 50 to 55 mph you need a _____ gap in oncoming traffic to pass safely.

Accepted Answer

10 to 12 seconds

Question 16

A red arrow means ____ until the green signal or green arrow appears.

Accepted Answer

Stop

Question 17

Two sets of solid double yellow lines on the pavement indicate:

Accepted Answer

You may not cross to make a left turn

Question 18

You may make a U-turn:

Accepted Answer

From the far left lane on your side of the road

Question 19

The speed limit near schools when lights are flashing is usually:

Accepted Answer

15 mph or 20 mph (depending on the area)

Question 20

General turning guidelines state you must:

Accepted Answer

Giive the proper turn signal at least 100 feet before turning and finish the turn in the proper lane

Question 21

Unless otherwise indicated, the speed limit in business or residential districts is:

Accepted Answer

30 mph

Question 22

It takes more time to accelerate and decelerate when:

Accepted Answer

You drive fast

Question 23

You can't control:

Accepted Answer

Kinetic Energy

Question 24

At 30 mph, it takes approximately _____ to react to something you see and bring your car to a complete stop.

Accepted Answer

100 feet

Question 25

You should slow your speed when:

Accepted Answer

The road is wet, the road is crowded, and when your vision is limited.

Question 26

When driving in fog:

Accepted Answer

Use low beam lights

Question 27

The more worn your tires are:

Accepted Answer

The more likely your car is to hydroplane.

Question 28

Drivers should keep their headlights on ______ beam.

Accepted Answer

Low

Question 29

It is important to keep _______ around you when you are driving.

Accepted Answer

A Space cushion

Question 30

A Space cushion is:

Accepted Answer

An area of open space surrounding your vehicle

Question 31

If you double the weight of your vehicle it would take ______ longer to stop.

Accepted Answer

two times

Question 32

In interviewee in this video was swept:

Accepted Answer

Down a stream

Question 33

To increase traction when driving in snow, use:

Accepted Answer

Tire chains

Question 34

Traction is affected by:

Accepted Answer

Vehicle weight, tire condition, and centrifugal force.

Question 35

Some driving and observational skills needed for everyday driving include:

Accepted Answer

Depth Perception, and Visual Capability.

Question 36

This video is about:

Accepted Answer

Perceptual skills

Question 37

According to Terry Kline, what is one of the highest-risk maneuvers that you do as a driver?

Accepted Answer

Merging

Question 38

If you do not wear your required glasses or corrective lenses while driving, you:

Accepted Answer

Are more likely to have a crash, may have your license suspended or revoked, may be fined, ALL CHOICES LISTED ARE CORRECT

Question 39

Cyclists, pedestrians, and other drivers should ______ assume that other drivers see you.

Accepted Answer

Not

Question 40

If you are driving 45 mph in a 55 mph speed zone in dense fog:

Accepted Answer

You could be cited by police for driving too fast for the conditions.

Question 41

To warn a tailgater, you should:

Accepted Answer

Tap your brakes lightly a few times.

Question 42

Large trucks have ____ stopping distance than passenger vehicles.

Accepted Answer

A longer

Question 43

Approximately ____ of all motorcycle crashes occur when the other vehicle was turning left.

Accepted Answer

49%

Question 44

What was the purpose of the video?

Accepted Answer

Teach you how to interact with law enforcement officers.

Question 45

You should always pass a large truck on the:

Accepted Answer

Left side

Question 46

The point of this video is:

Accepted Answer

Do not litter

Question 47

Bicyclists must obey:

Accepted Answer

Traffic lights, stop signs, traffic lights, ALL CHOICES LISTED ARE CORRECT

Question 48

To help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces, you should:

Accepted Answer

Drive more slowly, avoid quick stops, BOTH CHOICES ARE CORRECT

Question 49

Based on this video, _______ inches of flowing water across a roadway can virtually float any kind of vehicle.

Accepted Answer

12-18 inches

Question 50

In the event of a collision, you should:

Accepted Answer

Take the path of least resistance.

Question 51

If you are about to be hit from the side, you should:

Accepted Answer

Brake or accelerate quickly to avoid being hit directly against your passenger compartment, sound your horn to warn others, ALL CHOICES LISTED ARE CORRECT

Question 52

If you have regular brakes, pump the brake pedal _____ and hard to build up the brake fluid pressure.

Accepted Answer

Fast

Question 53

____ is one of the most common reasons vehicles flip over.

Accepted Answer

Improper off-road recovery

Question 54

When your power steering fails, you should:

Accepted Answer

Hold steering wheel firmly

Question 55

If your hood flies up while you are driving, you should:

Accepted Answer

Gently brake

Question 56

This video describes what to do if:

Accepted Answer

You accelerator is stuck

Question 57

If you have a tire blowout, you should:

Accepted Answer

Hold the steering wheel tightly and slow down gradually

Question 58

It is ______ important to connect cables in order.

Accepted Answer

Very

Question 59

If your gas pedal gets stuck while you are driving you should:

Accepted Answer

Shift to neutral, apply the brakes, turn on your emergency lights, ALL CHOICES LISTED ARE CORRECT

Question 60

This video describes what to do if your vehicle:

Accepted Answer

Catches on fire

Question 61

To become a donor, you should:

Accepted Answer

Obtain a donor card

Question 62

Statistics have shown that seat belt usage since the nineteen eighties has ______.

Accepted Answer

Increased

Question 63

The girl in this video is:

Accepted Answer

Showing the wrong way to buckle up, showing the correct way to buckle up, BOTH ANSWER CHOICES ARE CORRECT

Question 64

If you are a front seat passenger and are ____ years of age or older and do not wear a seatbelt, you may be given a ticket.

Accepted Answer

15

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