Defensive/Distracted Driving

The use of hands-free devices does not impair your attention.

• True

• False

If you doze off for 4 to 5 seconds while driving at 55 mph your car will travel for ______ yards while you are sleeping

• 30

• 50

• 80

• 100

A vehicles blind spots are always the same size

• True

• False

The goal of defensive driving is:

• To save lives, time, and money by training drivers to follow collision prevention techniques regardless of road and weather conditions or the actions of other drivers

• To save money by training drivers in collision prevention techniques so that employers can avoid liability suits

• To train drivers in collision prevention techniques so they can mitigate personal liability and responsibility

• There are no specific goals established for defensive driving

When driving on a wet road at night drivers should increase their following distance by at least two seconds

• True

• False

What are the best practices ito follow when driving with a cell phone choose all that apply

• Place the phone on silent so that you do not know what calls or texts are received

• It is OK to talk on a cell phone but not to text

• Do not text or talk on your cell phone while driving

• None of the above

You have a blowout while you are driving. Which of the following actions should you NOT take?

• Firmly grip the steering wheel

• Slam on the brakes

• Take your foot off the gas pedal

• Work the vehicle toward the shoulder or exit

• If change lanes use turn signals