Defensivedriving.Com Wheels In Motion Answers (quiz 1 - 6 And Exam)

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