Approved Driving Course Answers Unit 1-4 Already Passed

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Approved Driving Course Answers Unit 1-4 Already Passed There was at least one traffic fatality every day last year in the state of Texas. ✔✔True Which of these is NOT a goal of defensive drivi... ng? ✔✔Lowering insurance rates While thousands of Americans lost their lives in traffic crashes last year, how many were killed in domestic airline crashes? ✔✔None On average, how many traffic fatalities occur in Texas every day? ✔✔9 Approximately how many vehicle crashes occurred nationwide last year? ✔✔6 million Which of the following changes in the driving environment has led to reduced fatalities? ✔✔All of the above What is the required length for a defensive driving course in the state of Texas? ✔✔6 hours What is the minimum cost of a defensive driving course in Texas? ✔✔$25 What was the number of collisions reported in the state of Texas last year? ✔✔Over 400,000 While the number of traffic fatalities has decreased in recent years, the total number of crashes has remained the same or increased during the same period. ✔✔True According to the video, the "3 C's" of driving are _________, control and courtesy. ✔✔Concentration Why did the bus crash into the car ahead of it on the freeway? ✔✔the driver was texting In the video, what type of vehicle crashed because of a texting driver? ✔✔a city bus If, while driving, your tires slip off the edge of the pavement, what is the first thing that you should do to recover? ✔✔Hold the steering wheel firmly and ease off the accelerator. Which of these factors is responsible for the greatest number of collisions? ✔✔Driver error How many risks were identified during the residential drive in this video segment? ✔✔8 If your car is approached by fast-moving water, you should immediately get out of your car and head to higher ground. ✔✔True When a car begins hydroplaning, what is the first thing a driver should do? ✔✔Ease their foot off of the accelerator. Of the following, which is NOT one of the "3 C's" of defensive driving? ✔✔Courage In a car with antilock brakes, how should a driver respond to an object on a slippery road? ✔✔Depress brakes firmly while steering around the object What percentage of drivers admit to engaging in hazardous behaviors behind the wheel? ✔✔80% How should a driver respond to finding themselves on a water covered road? ✔✔Stop, exit the car and seek higher ground In Texas, heavy rains contribute to what percentage increase in collisions? ✔✔Up to 50% In the year 2010, distracted drivers were responsible for how many traffic fatalities in Texas? ✔✔Over 3000 What caused the chain reaction crash at the first of the video? ✔✔A driver running a stop sign What is indicated by broken lines painted on the roadway? ✔✔Drivers are allowed to pass What can you do to avoid running into a driver ahead of you who brakes suddenly? ✔✔Allow more space between you and the car ahead. Before leaving on his trip, which of the following does the driver NOT check on his car? ✔✔Fuzzy dice What does Tommy bring along to play for Grandma? ✔✔new bugle If you think you're being followed by a drunk driver, what is your best course of action? ✔✔Make a right turn onto another road. What is the best course of action to avoid a head on collision? ✔✔Slow down and pull your car off to the right What is indicated by white lines painted on the roadway? ✔✔Traffic moving in the same direction What is indicated by yellow lines painted on the roadway? ✔✔Traffic moving in opposite directions What is indicated by broken lines painted on the roadway? ✔✔Drivers are allowed to pass What is indicated by solid yellow lines painted on the roadway? ✔✔Passing is prohibited Which of the following is NOT one of the Top 5 driving mistakes that led to crashes last year? ✔✔Littering Which of the following was the #1 driving mistake that led to crashes last year? ✔✔Failure to control speed If a car is forced into a guardrail, what should the driver do? ✔✔Maintain grip on the wheel and gradually brake to a stop What can a driver do to avoid running into a car ahead that brakes suddenly? ✔✔Allow more space between your car and the car in front Bowling pins were used in the video to represent which of the following? ✔✔Road construction workers On average, what is the number of motorcycles on the road per 100 vehicles? ✔✔3 According to the video, what is one of the greatest collision hazards on expressways and highways? ✔✔Tailgating According to the video, what should a driver do who is being followed too closely? ✔✔Let the other driver pass. According to the video, where do danger zones extend in residential areas? ✔✔To the side of the car What is the goal of anti-aggressive driving campaigns? ✔✔Reduce auto accidents and save lives Aggressive driving includes which of the following behaviors? ✔✔All of the above According to national statistics, how many auto crashes involve aggressive behaviors? ✔✔1/2 What is the most common cause of death for young people? ✔✔car crashes Which of the following is UNSAFE to do when passing trucks? ✔✔Pull up close to reduce passing distance Which of the following about motorcycles is true? ✔✔Motorcyclists should ride with their headlight on during the day. Drivers must move over a lane or reduce speed when passing which of the following? ✔✔all of the above A fully loaded 18-wheel truck can weigh as much as...? ✔✔80,000 pounds [Show More]

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