reduce, but do not eliminate, cell phone distractions

Other roadway users can increase or decrease

your chances of having a collision

Increasing the number of passengers

increases the likelihood of driver distraction

Night blindness means a driver

cannot see well when driving at night

Which of the following statements is true?

Passengers can distract drivers with loud conversations

Implied consent means a driver

agrees to be tested for blood alcohol concentration

When you identify that a roadway is narrowing from a multilane to a single lane, you should

move into the through lane asap

Assume the driver of the vehicle you are riding in is acting recklessly and does not respond.

You may have to encourage the driver to let someone else drv

A vehicle's sound system should

be kept down to a level which the driver can hearcars nearby

A person with 20/40 visual acuity

must be 2x closer to an object to see it like a 20/20 person

Risk factors contributed by the roadway and the environment might include

construction, sharp curve, snow, and ice

Peer education is a process in which young people help other young people

make decisions and determine goals

The only sure way to reduce the body's BAC and degree of impairment is to

wait the necessary time the body needs to eliminate the alc.

If you see a fascinating bird while driving, and you want a better look,

you should find a safe place to pull over, stop, andthenlook

How can you prepare yourself to deal with worst possible actions of other HTS users?

Assume others will make mistakes

By using a greater following distance than 3 secs & allowing for more clear distance ahead b4

passing, a driver can compensate for poor depth perception

When comparing the alcohol content of typical servings of beer, wine,and mixed drinks, there is

about the same amount of alcohol in each

The danger of a driver using amphetamines on a long trip is

they create a false sense of alertness

the time your eyes take to regain clear vision

Reduce taking high-risk chances while driving by

not letting emotions go uncontrolled

You see a parked car with front wheels turned toward street & a man behind the wheel, when dvg.

predict that the vehicle may enter your path

A person who is influenced by a strong emotion

should not drive until the emotion is under control

Which of the following is not an outside the vehicle distraction?

The driver's cell phone ringing

Making driving judgements involves

measuring, comparing, and evaluating a traffic situation

You are at an even greater risk of being involved in a collision if you

are not aware of your impaired senses

Driver distraction differs from other driver inattention because

distraction is caused by a specific event

A person's inhibitions are

inner forcesof personality that hold back impulsive behavior

When you look far ahead as you drive, you are

identifying clues and analyzing the sit. b4 ur zone closes

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1
A pair of fuzzy dice dangling from the rearview mirror
should be removed before driving
all of the above
can become a projectile
can be a visual distraction
2
You are going to change direction, therefore you must
use all the space around you
turn on your emergency flasher
leave yourself an out
brake as soon as possible
3
Most people have a field of vision of
more than 210 degrees
approximately 140 degrees
less than90 degrees
about 180 degrees
4
Cell phones can produce what kind of distraction?
an auditory distraction
a biomechanical distraction
a cognitive distraction
all of the above
5
Hands-free headsets
completely remove the driving distractions of cell phones
are of no help with the distractions created by cell phones
reduce, but do not eliminate, cell phone distractions
increase driver distraction
6
An example of a cognitive distraction is
reaching for a map
talking on a cell phone
swerving to avoid a pothole
checking the front zone
7
Other roadway users can increase or decrease
your chances of having a collision
vehicle control without any risks
levels of risk for just them
their risks by assuming risks of others
8
Increasing the number of passengers
hasnoeffect unless the # of passengers exceeds the # ofseats
has no effect on the likelihood of driver distraction
increases the likelihood of driver distraction
decreases the likelihood of driver distraction
9
How many zones of space surrounding your vehicle are incorporated in the Zone Control System?
four
five
three
six
10
Depressants can make a person
alert and wide awake
jittery and hyperactive
depressed and sleepy
more aware
11
When officers suspect a driver is DUI or DWI, they can give a series of roadside checks called
intoxilizer test
field sobriety test
blood screening
breathalyzer
12
Pushing buttons to change the radio station is
an auditory distraction
a cognitive distraction
a biomechanical distraction
a visual distraaction
13
Prescription drugs taken in combination with alcoholic beverages
will cause trouble only if a person drinks excessively
can be very dangerous
will tend to have their effects cancelled by the effect
can cause trouble unless a licensed doctor prescribed the dg
14
Night blindness means a driver
can only drive during the night
cannot see well when driving at night
can see clearly only those things that are far away
cannot see clearly without high-beam headlights
15
Which of the following statements is true?
Young drivers are less likely to be distracted by passengers
Passengers do not cause diving distractions
Young drivers should never have passengers
Passengers can distract drivers with loud conversations
16
Implied consent means a driver
obtains an instruction permit to drive
drives if drinking is moderate
obtains a driver's license
agrees to be tested for blood alcohol concentration
17
When you identify that a roadway is narrowing from a multilane to a single lane, you should
stop as close as possible 2 the sign b4 changing lanes
control the actions of other roadway users
identify what is causing the roadway to narrow
move into the through lane asap
18
Assume the driver of the vehicle you are riding in is acting recklessly and does not respond.
You may have to ignore your anxiety
You may have to take the keys away from the driver
You may have to encourage the driver to let someone else drv
You may have to embarrass the driver into acting safer
19
When a driver's awareness and focus drift from the driving task, it is called
driver apathy
driver inattention
driver fatigue
driver inertia
20
You should practice your orderly visual search pattern
by selecting clues and events restricting your line of sight
as a passenger in a vehicle
once a year
in the backyard
21
A vehicle's sound system should
be kept down to a level which the driver can hearcars nearby
beloud enough to drown out auditory distractions outside car
be used only for music, not talk radio
always turned off while driving
22
A person with 20/40 visual acuity
must be 2x closer to an object to see it like a 20/20 person
must be 2x as far to an object to see it like a 20/20 person
cannot be licensed to drive
cannot see clearly at any distance
23
Risk factors contributed by the roadway and the environment might include
a wasp on your dashboard, drinking, worn wiper blades
adjusting a radio and talking on a cellular phone
a broken headlight, bald tires, and dirty windshield
construction, sharp curve, snow, and ice
24
Peer education is a process in which young people help other young people
learn how to be better listeners
become group leaders
make decisions and determine goals
understand the effects of drugs
25
When driver's eyes are away from driving four 2 secs the odds of being in a crash or near-crash
stay about the same
increase by a third
decrease slightly
double
26
Which of the following is a temporary driving disability?
a sprained ankle
heart disease
high blood pressure
diabetes
27
The only sure way to reduce the body's BAC and degree of impairment is to
wait the necessary time the body needs to eliminate the alc.
handle a sudden emergency
consume several cups of black coffee
take a cold shower
28
If you see a fascinating bird while driving, and you want a better look,
you should pull out a camera phone and snap a photo immedia.
You should have a passenger try to lure the bird into thecar
you should find a safe place to pull over, stop, andthenlook
You should stop the car immediately and look at the bird
29
How can you prepare yourself to deal with worst possible actions of other HTS users?
Assume others will make mistakes
Assume others have predicted your actions
Assume others will not make mistakes
Assume others will adjust to your actions
30
By using a greater following distance than 3 secs & allowing for more clear distance ahead b4
passing, a driver can concentrate on tunnel vision
passing, a driver can improve visual acuity
passing, a driver can compensate for poor depth perception
passing, a driver can increase field of vision
31
Scanning means to
put your trip on the internet
look far and wide in an unorganized fashion
stare at your path of travel
glance quickly and continually
32
When comparing the alcohol content of typical servings of beer, wine,and mixed drinks, there is
much more alcohol in the mixed drink
much less alcohol in the beer
much less alcohol in the wine
about the same amount of alcohol in each
33
The driving task is primarily a
social task
thinking task
physical task
routine task
34
The danger of a driver using amphetamines on a long trip is
they create a false sense of alertness
the drowsiness they cause at first
an immediate physical and mental letdown
their depressant effect on the central nervous system
35
Glare recovery time
is reduced by driving w/ the visor down for a short distance
increases as speed increases
the time your eyes take to regain clear vision
is longer for males than for females
36
Reduce taking high-risk chances while driving by
making sure you have eaten before driving
having a questionable outlook on life
not letting emotions go uncontrolled
driving below the speed limit at all times
37
You see a parked car with front wheels turned toward street & a man behind the wheel, when dvg.
predict the vehicle will remain parked
predict that the vehicle may enter your path
decide to ignore the parked vehicle
38
A person who is influenced by a strong emotion
should not drive until the emotion is under control
can drive asa safely as anyone else
should always drive alone
should always drive with a passenger
39
Which of the following is not an outside the vehicle distraction?
a rabbit running near the road
a loud fireworks display
The driver's cell phone ringing
a football game taking place nearby
40
You can easily sober up by drinking black coffee
only one time
never
every time
every other time
41
Alcohol is a
drug
stimulant
hallucinogen
medicine
42
An emotional event not related to driving
can affect your driving task
can be easily controlled
makes your driving task easier
never affects your driving task
43
Making driving judgements involves
motivating others to be safe drivers
taking responsibility for other drivers' actions
measuring, comparing, and evaluating a traffic situation
controlling the actions of other roadway users
44
You are at an even greater risk of being involved in a collision if you
use the IPDE process
are physically fit
are not aware of your impaired senses
wear glasses when driving
45
When a strong emotion affects you, your chances of making a mistake
vary, depending oon the emotion
decrease
do not change
increase
46
Driver distraction differs from other driver inattention because
inattention is caused by a specific event
inattention is caused only by fatigue
distraction is caused by a specific event
destruction is caused only by fatigue
47
Compared to inside-the-vehicle distractions, how much control do drivers have overoutsidedistr?
They have no control over either
They have less control
They have the same amount of control
They have more control
48
A person's inhibitions are
unrestrained emotional behavior
behaviors of the highly intelligent
inner forcesof personality that hold back impulsive behavior
restrictions imposed by laws
49
If a large amount of alcohol is consumed over a short period of time,
you will need days toolset it off
death can occur
you will become an alcoholic
nothing abnormal occurs
50
To avoid last-minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be
6-8 seconds
in about 4-6 seconds
8-12 seconds
in about 12 seconds or more
51
When you look far ahead as you drive, you are
learning about farsightedness.
watching for users to your sides
looking down at the area just in front of your vehicle
identifying clues and analyzing the sit. b4 ur zone closes
52
A person must have a BAC of at least 0.08 percent to be charged with driving
under the influence (DUI).
while drinking
while intoxicated (DWI).
in the possession of alcohol
53
Coping with emotions while driving includes
refusing to analyze your mistakes
anticipating emotion-producing situations
checking the emotional state of other drivers
anticipates stress-free driving at all times
54
A billboard with flashing lights is
a visual distraction
an auditory distraction
a cognitive distraction
a biomechanical distraction
55
When you use the predict step o f the IPDE process, you
interpret meaningless clues in the driving environment
ignore the actions of other HTS users
judge where possible points of conflict may occur
anticipate no change in your path
56
While driving a vehicle, the driver must be the leader of those the vehicle because
leadership automatically goes with being a driver
passengers exert no influence on a driver
the driver is responsible for the safety of the passengers
all people in the vehicle are equally responsible for safety
57
Alcohol is a(n)
stimulant, not a depressant
depressant, not a stimulant
inhibitor, not a relaxant
hallucinogen
58
If you hear an emergency vehicle's siren while driving with passengers, you should
ignore the siren
look all around immediately to see where it is
ask the passengers to help locate the car
ask the passengers to duck, soyou can have a better view
59
If you lock the brakes when braking suddenly, you
gain steering ability
avoid losing traction
lose steering ability
gain speed slightly
60
Rubbernecking takes place when drivers
wear scarves made from recycled tires
look all around a crash scene
get whiplash
look through their sunroofs
61
Alcohol begins to affect a person's abilities
the moment it enters the brain
once it reaches the small intestine
once it reaches the stomach
after it is digested
62
Which of these is not a cognitive distraction?
talking to other passengers
talking on a cell phone
using the IPDE Process
trying to find the windshield wiper control
63
When people drink alcoholic beverages their
coordination and judgement are affected at the same time
judgment and coordination are not affected
coordination is affect before their judgement
judgement is affected before their coordination
64
Smoking inside a closed vehicle
affects only the passengers who smoke
raises the CO level in the blood of the vehicle's occupants
decreases the amount of carbon monoxide in your blood
affects only the driver
65
An age group's influence on a person is called
peer pressure
inhibition
implied consent
nystagmus
66
When you apply the IPDE process, you may decide to
change speed, change direction, or communicate with others
apply gentle persuasion to other drivers
always slow down to avoid conflicts
speed up your ability to process information
67
The process of searching critical areas of the traffic environment in a regular sequence is
called minimal visual exercise
called separating
called an orderly visual search pattern
called a random search pattern
68
What is the best advice to give to a social drinker planning to drive?
Drive with extra care
Eat some food before driving
Wait one hour and then drive
Let a non-drinker drive
69
What do police measure to determine a person's level of intoxication?
power of coordination
blood-pressure level
blod alcohol concentration (BAC)
power of concentration
70
A chronic illness is an ailment that
lasts over a period of years
lasts for only a short time
recurs due to weather conditions
cannot be controlled by medicine
71
The emotion that occurs more often to more drivers is
fear
happiness
anger
anxiety
72
How many searching ranges need to be evaluated in your path of travel?
two
four
three
one
73
What law requires a driver to automatically give consent to be tested for BAC if arrested?
legal-alcohol-limit law
alcohol-approval law
implied consent law
drinking-consent law
74
The most accurate way to determine a person's level of intoxication is to
watchthe person drink for an hour and compare their behavior
determine the person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
look at the person's eyes to see if they are glassy
see if the person can pass a coordination test
75
Communication with others to reduce risk in a possible conflict situation ivolves
using the horn or turn signals continuously
using a space cushion
leaving yourself an out
making sure others see you
76
Which of the following is an auditory distraction?
a crying child
picking up a CD
a sign for an accounting firm
a speed bump
77
What should a driver do if he or she is fatigued?
rest his or her eyes at red lights
stop and stretch, or switch drivers
drive more quickly, to minimize the time spent driving
play the radio very loudly
78
A narrow field of vision (140 degrees or less) is called
tunnel vision
normal central vision
abnormal visual acuity
poor depth perception
79
Search for specific driving-related clues
is led important as you gain more driving experience
involves an unchanging process
is different in different environments
may cause you to be distracted
80
People confronted with negative peer pressure often find it difficult to
understand the consequences of decisions
identify the negative side effects
say no without the fear of hurting others
make decisions affecting only you
81
Carbon monoxide is present in
the exhaust gases of older vehicles only
the exhaust gases of vehicles with loud mufflers only
all exhaust gases from all gasoline engines
the exhaust gases poorly maintained vehicles only
82
What effect might a cold medicine have on a driver who has been drinking?
similar to taking a stimulant
a clearer head for driving
increased drowsiness and poor judgement
no noticeable effect
83
The ability to see things clearly is
central vision
visual acuity
depth perception
field of vision
84
Long lines of backed-up traffic at crash scenes are most often caused by
drivers gawking and rubbernecking at the scene
debris in the road
police officers slowing vehicles down
the crash itself
85
When braking in an emergency stop, you should
use the parking brake
avoid locking the brakes
press the brake pedal as hard as you can
lightly tap the brakes to warn the driver who is following u
86
All states require that before legally buying or drinking alcohol a person must
be at least 18 years of age
have a driver's license
be at least 21 years of age
be accompanied by an adult
87
A vehicle navigation system
should never be used at all
is never a cause for concern
canbeused responsibly, but can also cause driver distraction
should never be used while driving
88
When you drive at 55 mph, your clear side vision area is
not affected
twice as wide as when you drive at 20 mph
less than half as wide as when you drive at 20 mph
increased to more than 180 degrees
89
The most common penalty for a first-time conviction of DWI or DUI is
vehicle impoundment
time in prison
driver's license suspension
payment of a fine
90
Which of the following is not a hazard associated with large fires?
passing vehicles overheating
emergency vehicles trying to get through
people wandering around in a confused state
drivers gawking at the scene
91
What is the Zone Control System?
a method of reading traffic situations
the same as the IPDE process
a method of organizing space zones around your vehicle
an organized method to help drivers develop good seeing hab
92
To avoid exposure to carbon monoxide and its effects, you should
check the vehicle's exhaust system regularly
breathe rapidly to build up resistance to carbon monoxide
start the vehicle in an open garage
keep all windows closed as you drive
93
A person with a chronic illness might be licensed to drive if the person
does not drive every day
drives only in his or her town or city
thinks the illness will not affect safe driving
provides medical proof that the illness is under control
94
You compromise space when you
cannot separate or minimize hazards
give as much space as possible to the lesser hazard
give another driver your parking space
can separate and minimize hazards
95
A closed zone means
you are restricted from parking
you can drive without restrictions
a target area
a space not open to you bc of a restriction in your LOS
96
Holding a pet while driving
places the pet at greater risk of injury, does distract
places the pet at greater risk of injury, doesn't distract
is a good way to keep the pet safe, but distracts the driver
is a good way to keep the pet safe, doesn't distract driver
97
To compromise space means to
minimize hazards
maximize hazards
narrow the space between vehicles
speed up
98
A responsible driver will watch a video entertainment system
only if the car is parked
only when stopped at a red light
only on long, boring stretches of highway
only with the volume turned down
99
Fatigue might
increase your visual sensitivity
cause you to take more time to identify hazards
allow each eye to operate independently
increase the movement of the pupils of your eyes
100
When you must handle several hazards at the same time, the best tactic is to
compromise the hazards
minimize, then separate the hazards
adjust speed to separate the hazards
minimize, then compromise the hazards

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