Traffic School Module Practice Test

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• What are the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs?
• Windshield wipers should be replaced regularly and not last the life of the car.
• The synergistic effect is ____ with each combination, each time and each person.
• A standard drink: a 1 oz shot of 80 proof whiskey, a 5 oz glass of wine, and a 12 oz beer all contain the same amount of alcohol.
• When gripping the steering wheel, you should place hands at 3 and 9 or 4 and 8 o'clock to allow room for air bags to deploy.
• Traffic signals direct traffic flow from two directions.
• Which locations are typically illegal to park?
• The front lobe of the brain is the first part of the brain that is affected by alcohol. Which part is it?
• What should you do when you see brake lights ahead of you?
• Over the last ten years, aggressive driving has cost society about how much?
• _____ of traffic fatalities occur within 25 miles of home and below 40 mph.
• What must you do when a pedestrian is in a crosswalk?
• You should _____ your following distance as your visibility decreases as the weather gets worse.
• How should you react to emergency vehicles with sirens approaching?
• What typically happens if you repeatedly exceed the posted speed limit?
• When you are experiencing heightened stress, emotions or fatigue, the driver should:
• Drivers should be aware of road hazards and road conditions that may affect their vehicle.
• How do rain and other conditions affect visibility and traction?
• In Florida, immersion in water or fire as a result of collision happens in less than _____ of all collisions annually.
• What hormone is released into the bloodstream during an alarm reaction?
• What does the term "no zones" refer to with trucks?
• How should you safely share the road with bicyclists and motorcyclists?
• At a stop sign, what must you do before proceeding?
• How often should you check your mirrors and surroundings while driving?
• What are defensive driving techniques you should practice regularly?
• What does a solid yellow traffic signal indicate?
• In a school zone, what is the general rule for speed limits during school hours unless otherwise posted?
• What should you do if you miss an exit on an expressway?
• If you are pulled over by a police officer, what should you do?
• Traffic signals direct traffic flow from two different directions.
• It has been estimated that over the last ten years aggressive driving has cost society $24 billion in medical costs, property damage and lost time from work.
• Which statement best describes the purpose of maintaining a safe following distance?
• To safely share the road with motorcycles, you should:
• Approximately how many crashes annually involve drowsiness and fatigue as a principal factor?
• Which action is unsafe during bad weather?
• The increase of speed is a squared relationship. Three times the speed will have nine times the force of impact.
• The Move Over Law requires drivers to do what when approaching emergency or work vehicles on the shoulder?
• Why is it dangerous to drive in floodwater and what should you do?
• What is implied by the phrase 'implied consent' in DUI law?
• What are common penalties for DUI?
• Why is keeping to the right except when passing common on multilane highways?
• Which practice supports defensive driving by maintaining your lane position and scanning ahead?
• What is 'implied consent' and how does it affect drivers?
• What is the fundamental speed law and how should you adjust your speed?
• Which steps describe proper merging onto a highway?
• Before changing lanes, which checks should you perform?
• When must you use turn signals?
• Drowsiness and fatigue are factors that contribute to driving risk. Which choice best describes this relation?
• The point system is used to track inappropriate driving behavior and determine licensing actions.
• How can driving violations affect your insurance?
• What is the recommended following distance in normal conditions, and how does weather affect it?
• When approaching a construction zone, what is the safest approach?
• What is the purpose of road markings such as dashed lines vs solid lines?
• The amount of alcohol in a 1 oz. shot of 80 proof whiskey, a 5 oz. glass of wine and a 12 oz. beer are ____.
• When should you use high beams?
• Which statement is true about green and red lights?
• Motor vehicle crashes account for more than what percentage of all transport-related fatalities?
• When a pedestrian is in a crosswalk, what is required of you?
• When should you cancel your turn signal during a lane change?
• The relationship between speed and force of impact is quadratic.
• When is it permissible to use hazard lights while driving?
• What does the term "no zones" refer to with trucks?
• The force at impact is the primary factor associated with fatalities.
• Which statement describes typical child restraint requirements?
• When is passing allowed on a multi-lane road?
• If you realize you have missed your exit, what should you do to re-route safely?
• In a construction zone, you should do what regarding signs and speed?
• In Florida, in 2011, approximately how many people died every day in motor vehicle crashes?
• Exhaustion can present as which symptoms?
• If one vehicle is going 20 mph and another is going 60 mph, the faster vehicle has how many times the force at impact compared to the slower vehicle?
• What is the proper way to pass a bicyclist on a multi-lane road?
• Turn lanes are specifically designated lanes in the roadway for turning in which directions?
• What does it mean to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks?
• Hazard lights should be used in which situation?
• Which visual clues can a defensive driver use to spot an impaired driver?
• Speeding was a contributing factor in 31% of all fatal crashes in 2011, and 9,944 lives were lost in speeding-related crashes.
• When turning left on green, you must yield to which of the following?
• What is a common, legally safe response when a school bus stops with red lights on a two-lane road?
• What should you do when approaching a crosswalk with a pedestrian waiting to cross?
• Which of the following is a safe practice for driving on wet roads to prevent skids?
• Wandering eyes and a basic lack of attention to the road _____ the potential for a collision.
• If you miss your exit on an expressway, what should you do?
• What is tailgating and why is it dangerous?
• Modern vehicles are designed to crush when they crash to absorb kinetic energy.
• If you hear sirens from an emergency vehicle, what should you generally do?
• What indicates a travel lane's designated use on a multi-lane road?
• Which sequence correctly describes the recommended actions when brakes fail?
• Which statement best defines financial responsibility?
• In the two-collision concept, the second collision can involve the windshield stopping you if you’re not wearing a seat belt.
• In defensive driving, continuous scanning and hazard anticipation helps you to?
• What is the primary purpose of wearing seat belts?
• At an all-way stop intersection, who has the right-of-way if two vehicles arrive at the same time from perpendicular directions?
• What does a solid white line along the edge of the roadway indicate?
• In Florida, at what BAC are you presumed impaired?
• Your driving privilege will be permanently revoked if convicted four times for DUI.
• The safest place for a child of any age to ride is in the _____ seat.
• What must you do when approaching a school bus displaying red flashing lights stopped on your side of the road?
• What is the correct procedure for parallel parking?
• If two vehicles arrive simultaneously at a four-way stop from opposite directions, the driver should yield to which vehicle?
• Exhaustion can manifest itself in your life as which of the following?
• Which statement best describes the fundamental speed law in relation to safe speed and posted limits?
• What behaviors constitute distracted driving?
• Is a right turn on red allowed after a complete stop and yielding to traffic and pedestrians in most areas?
• Your driving privilege will be cancelled if you fail to comply with some portion of the Florida Statues.
• Which statement about pedestrian safety at crosswalks is correct?
• What must you do when a school bus stops with its red lights flashing?
• What does a flashing red light require you to do?
• If you are tailgated, what is the recommended action?
• You do not need to change your windshield wipers; they should last as long as you own the car.
• What should you do at a stop sign?
• A construction zone penalty typically includes what?
• If you cannot change lanes to give space to stopped emergency or enforcement vehicles, what should you do?
• How much following distance is recommended under ideal conditions?
• What information should you exchange after a minor traffic crash?
• Under what conditions is a U-turn allowed?
• The second collision is when the windshield or steering column stops you if you do not wear your safety belt.
• What steps should you take if your brakes fail while driving?
• After a train passes, you should immediately look for another train on the same track or another track.
• When driving at night, what additional precautions should you take?
• For a first conviction of a DUI you could pay a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $2,000.
• Which practice helps visibility in adverse weather?
• Which action is part of safely sharing the road with bicycles?
• Most traffic fatalities occur within 25 miles of home and below 40 mph.
• How should you safely pass a parked school bus loading or unloading children?
• Can you use a designated left-turn lane for through traffic?
• Which factor is not included in the list of elements that influence stopping distance?
• What is the correct action when you encounter a red arrow signal?
• Which statement about driving in poor visibility is correct?
• Which practice helps you avoid crashes when visibility is reduced?
• Attitudes, which predispose you to risk, are associated with which of the following?
• In night driving, which practice helps you stay alert for people and animals?
• How should you protect pedestrians at crosswalks?
• No passing to the left shall be done when:
• When a school bus on the opposite side of a road with a median is stopped with red flashing lights, you may not be required to stop.
• _____ is a type of drug that temporarily stimulates some vital process or organ in the body.
• Which statement best describes the designated left-turn lane for through traffic?
• Which signal requires drivers to stop behind the limit or crosswalk line before the intersection?
• Drivers should not be influenced by friends or peer groups when driving and should make their own decisions in regard to driving habits.
• With severe emotional pain, the driver could turn to a term describing turning to substances to hide emotional pain. Which term fits best?
• Which statement best describes factors influencing stopping distance?
• What is a recommended way to document the scene of a crash for later reference?
• If you are experiencing heightened stress or fatigue while driving, which action is recommended?
• In a crash, modern vehicle design aims to absorb energy primarily by what mechanism?
• The green light signals the driver to proceed with the presumed right of way while still using caution.
• Under what circumstances is passing on the right allowed?
• If you are involved in a crash with injuries, what should you do?
• In work zones, you should expect intensified traffic-safety rules.
• After a minor traffic crash, which statement best describes fault at the scene?
• When night time driving conditions exist, drivers do not need to adjust their driving.
• One of the two collisions that happen in a crash is: the impact of the car with the object.
• Compliance with Florida Statutes is necessary to maintain a driving privilege.
• If your shoulder restraints hit your ear or neck, what should you do?
• Which statement about the 2011 fatal crash data is correct?
• Drivers should not be influenced by friends or peer groups when driving and should make their own decisions in regard to driving habits.
• How should you signal before changing lanes or merging?
• What is the correct sequence of actions for a safe lane change?
• Which item is NOT listed among critical vehicle maintenance items for safe driving?
• What is the Move Over Law?
• Hazard anticipation is used to?
• In rain or snow, which practice is recommended?
• Under good weather and clear visibility, what minimum following distance should you keep between your car and the car in front of you?
• At railroad crossings with flashing lights, what should you do?
• What is the purpose of a crosswalk stop line?
• Hand placement is recommended at 3 and 9 or 4 and 8 o'clock to allow room for airbags.
• What is the proper way to stop at crosswalks with stop lines?
• A DUI conviction is listed as a reason that could lead to revocation of driving privileges.
• What should you do when you hear or see an emergency vehicle approaching?
• When turning left at a green light, to whom must you yield?
• Before completing a left turn on green, you should:
• If you maintain your motor vehicle, it will:
• How should you adjust your seating position to use head restraints effectively?
• What is a no-parking zone?
• If a school bus on the opposite side of a road with a median has red flashing lights, you may not be required to stop.
• Which action is recommended when approaching a construction zone?
• Turn lanes are designated lanes in the roadway for turning either right or left.
• What are the main components to check in a vehicle for safe driving before a trip?
• What happens if you run a red light?
• What minimum clearance should you maintain when passing a bicycle?
• Road rage is the term used to refer to physical assaults that result from a traffic dispute.
• Some of the reasons that your driving privilege could be revoked are: convicted of DUI; convicted of reckless driving three times in one year.
• How should you respond to aggressive or road rage situations?
• When approaching a blinking red light, what should you do?
• How should you handle wet or slippery roads to avoid a skid?
• If you miss a turn or exit while driving, which action is recommended?
• Drivers do not need to be aware of road hazards and road conditions that may affect their vehicle.
• If you are pulled over by a police officer, what should you do?
• What should you do when weather conditions are poor to maintain safety?
• The DUI fine range for a first offense is not less than $500 and not more than $2,000.
• Approximately how many people die annually on the roads of the United States?
• Are seat belts required for all vehicle occupants, and what about child restraints?
• Under the Florida Statutes, a point system exists to track inappropriate driving behavior and set cumulative points that will result in licensing action.
• How should you approach a construction zone?
• When is it appropriate to use high-beam headlights?
• The crosswalk stop line guides drivers to do what?
• What should you do at railroad crossings?
• What factors determine the severity of speeding penalties?
• Which of the following factors is NOT cited as contributing to collisions at intersections?
• Under what condition may you turn in the direction of a red arrow?
• What is the Move Over law?
• What do solid lines and dashed lines indicate on roads?
• Alcohol affects the reaction time of drivers by slowing the reaction time down.
• What was the most frequently recorded BAC level among drinking drivers in fatal crashes?
• What are common signs of alcohol impairment visible to a driver?
• Which term describes turning to substances to hide emotional pain?
• Are child restraints required for children in vehicles?
• What should you do if you are stopped by a police officer?
• What is the effect of using a mobile phone while driving in many jurisdictions?
• What are typical penalties for speeding in many areas?
• If a railroad crossing requires you to stop, where should you stop?
• Implied consent requires you to submit to chemical testing when lawfully requested; refusal can result in what?
• Your child should sit in a rear-facing car seat for as long as possible.
• A no-parking zone is defined as what?
• Are handheld phones generally allowed while driving?
• Collisions on city streets are largely at intersections because of lane changing, running or jumping lights.
• Drowsiness and fatigue are principal factors in about 100,000 police-reported crashes annually. Is this statement True or False?
• What is a key element of defensive driving related to hazard awareness?
• When should you use headlights?
• Which practice is recommended to ensure safety around motorcycles?
• When the train has passed, start up right away; never look for another train on the same track or another track.
• How should you respond to a yield sign?
• How many DUI convictions result in permanent revocation?
• Which statement about motorcycle safety is true?
• Which signal tells the driver to stop behind the limit line before the intersection?
• Passing to the left is allowed when approaching the crest of a grade.
• At a four-way stop with two vehicles arriving simultaneously from opposite directions, who has the right of way?
• Which vehicle maintenance items are considered critical for safe driving?
• Attitudes are described as being what in relation to risk?
• During the initial deformation of a vehicle in a crash, what happens to passengers?
• Which statement best defines financial responsibility in traffic law?
• The safest seat for a child of any age is the back seat.
• Under Florida statutes, points accumulate and may lead to licensing action.
• Under implied consent laws, what happens if you refuse a chemical test?
• In 2011, what was the reported contribution of speeding to fatal crashes?
• Good drivers have a quiet level of efficiency in their actions. This derives from:
• Where do most collisions on city streets occur?
• Are speeding penalties uniform across all states?
• Which statement about stopping distance is accurate?
• The factor at impact that can kill is called what?
• Unbelted vehicle occupants reach 0 mph by striking the windshield, steering column and dashboard.