🚗 Distracted Driving
This should always be put away before you begin driving.
What is your cell phone
Rain makes roads this condition, increasing stopping distance.
What is slippery
This color traffic light means stop.
What is red
This safety device is your first line of protection in a crash.
What is a seat belt
This large vehicle needs extra room to turn and stop.
What is a semi-truck
These are the three types of distractions drivers experience.
What are visual, manual, and cognitive distractions
You should increase this when driving in rain or snow.
What is following distance
A flashing red traffic signal should be treated like this type of sign.
What is a stop sign
This Smith System principle encourages looking 15 seconds ahead.
What is Aim High in Steering
This area around a truck is often called the "No Zone."
What is a blind spot
True or False: Using voice commands completely eliminates distracted driving.
What is False
Your vehicle begins to skid on ice. What should you avoid doing?
What is slamming on the brakes or making sudden steering movements
A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means what?
What is only the side with the broken line may pass?
Name three of the five Smith Driving Principles.
What are Aim High in Steering, Get the Big Picture, Keep Your Eyes Moving, Leave Yourself an Out, and Make Sure They See You
Why should you avoid cutting in front of a tractor-trailer after passing it?
What is because trucks require much longer stopping distances
You're stopped at a red light and receive an important text. Is it safe to respond?
What is no
Heavy rain suddenly reduces visibility to almost zero. What are the first three actions you should take?
What is slow down, turn on headlights, and increase following distance
What does a diamond-shaped orange sign indicate?
What is a temporary traffic control or work zone
A vehicle is tailgating you. What is the safest response?
What is increase the space in front of you and allow the tailgater to pass when safe
Why do trucks sometimes swing left before making a right turn?
What is to create enough room for the trailer to complete the turn safely?
While driving to work, your GPS announces a route change, your phone rings, and you receive a text. What is the safest order of priorities?
What is continue driving safely, ignore the phone and text, and pull over if the GPS or phone requires your attention
You are driving on a bridge during freezing rain. Why is the bridge more dangerous than the roadway?
What is because bridges freeze before roads since cold air circulates above and below them
You're approaching an intersection where the traffic signal is out. What should every driver do?
What is treat it as a four-way stop
You're driving on a two-lane road when an oncoming vehicle drifts into your lane. What is the safest sequence of actions?
What is slow down, sound your horn, move right if safe, and leave yourself an escape route
You are following a school bus that activates flashing red lights and extends its stop arm. What should you do?
What is stop until the lights stop flashing and the stop arm retracts