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Road surfaces are most slippery..
during the first few minutes of a rainfall
To maintain a proper following distance when driving, you should stay at least...
three seconds behind the vehicle in front of you
Which of the following is a possible sign of an aggressive driver?
improper or erratic traffic lane changes, failing to yield to the right of way, following another vehicle too closely
If your brakes suddenly fail, the first thing you should try to do is...
shift to lower gear and pump the brakes
If your wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road and you want to return to the paved road, you should...
slow down and regain control
Which motorist is most at risk for drowsy driving?
a motorist that's sleep deprived, a motorist driving alone, young people
If you go into a skid, you should..
take your foot off the gas pedal
To avoid a spin while in a skid, you should..
turn in the same direction the back of the car is skidding
Emotions can have a great effect on your driving; if you're angry or excited, you should...
give yourself time to cool off
Which of the following is not a sign of an aggressive driver?
yielding the right of way to another driver, making a complete stop at a right turn on red, signaling before making a lane change
You can reduce your chances of being involved in an accident by knowing and using the standard accident prevention formula...
be alert, be prepared, act in time
When driving at night be sure that you can stop
within 20 feet at all times
Which of the following actions could lead to distracted driving?
adjusting the radio or CD player, eating, using a cellular phone or any other electronic device
After driving through a deep puddle, you should immediately...
test your brakes
If you have a flat tire or blowout, you should...
hold the wheel firmly, remove your foot from the gas pedal, let the vehicle coast to a stop
Drugs that may affect driving skills are..
cold pills, tranquilizers, some prescription drugs
If you drink beyond a BAC of .05%, the risk of you causing a motor vehicle accident doubles and at .10% the risk increases to..
six times as great
You can reduce your chances of being involved in an accident by knowing and using the standard accident prevention formula...
be alter, be prepared, act in time
In city driving, you should..
drive more slowly, watch for pedestrians, look at least 12 seconds ahead
To avoid "highway hypnosis" when driving, it is a good practice to....
avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds
If a person gets drunk in your home and has a motor vehicle accident after leaving your home, you could...
become involved in a lawsuit
Driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages means..
your senses and judgment are impaired by alcohol
One and one-half ounces of whiskey contains the same amount of alcohol as..
12 ounces of beer
The "three seconds-plus rule" can be used at any speed to help you..
keep a safe following distance
In extreme cases, an aggressive driver may...
cause an accident