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American Safety Council Defensive Driving Practice Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 10
What are the economic costs of motor vehicle crashes annually?
Choose one answer below.
A
$100 billion annually
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B
$230.6 billion annually
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C
$150 billion annually
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D
$300 billion annually
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QUESTION 2 / 10
Which of the following is NOT considered an example of aggressive driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
Following too closely
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B
Exceeding the speed limit
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C
Using turn signals appropriately
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D
Making unsafe lane changes
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QUESTION 3 / 10
On average, how many people are killed on roadways every hour?
Choose one answer below.
A
1 person
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B
2 people
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C
3 people
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D
4 people
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QUESTION 4 / 10
What is the purpose of hazard lights?
Choose one answer below.
A
To indicate a lane change
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B
To warn other drivers of a temporary road hazard or to signal for assistance
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C
To display the vehicle's speed
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D
To communicate with pedestrians
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QUESTION 5 / 10
How can you improve your visibility in adverse weather conditions?
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn off your headlights
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B
Increase your speed
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C
Use your wipers and headlights
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D
Drive with your windows down
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QUESTION 6 / 10
What behavior is considered endangering others while driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
Enjoying the drive
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B
Making safe lane changes
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C
Failing to obey traffic lights
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D
Using the vehicle's mirrors
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QUESTION 7 / 10
When is it important to use turn signals?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only when you are driving in residential areas
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B
Every time you change lanes or make a turn
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C
When other drivers are around
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D
Only during inclement weather
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QUESTION 8 / 10
Is it legal to pull over on a freeway to walk around in some states?
Choose one answer below.
A
Yes, in every state
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B
Yes, but only during daylight
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C
No, it's illegal in some states
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D
No, it's illegal everywhere
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QUESTION 9 / 10
What should you do if you feel emotional distress before driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive immediately to distract yourself
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B
Take a moment to recognize your anger
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C
Call someone for an emergency trip
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D
Focus on the destination
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QUESTION 10 / 10
What role does speed play in defensive driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
Increased speed helps prevent accidents
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B
Driving slower than the speed limit improves safety
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C
Always driving at the speed limit is enough
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D
Speed has no impact on defensive driving
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