Safe Driving Habits Quiz

Test your knowledge on safe driving practices with this driver education quiz covering following distance, weather conditions, ABS, defensive driving, and more.

Practice Learn Test

What is the recommended following distance between vehicles at highway speeds?

1 second

2 seconds

3 seconds

4 seconds

What does the term 'defensive driving' mean?

Driving aggressively to assert dominance on the road

Driving with the intention of causing accidents

Being aware and ready to react to potential hazards while driving

Ignoring traffic rules for personal convenience

What is the purpose of the rumble strips on the side of some roads?

To alert drivers when they are driving too slowly

To provide a smoother ride for vehicles

To warn drivers when they are leaving the roadway

To indicate the presence of a pedestrian crossing

What is the primary purpose of a crosswalk at an intersection?

To provide a designated area for pedestrians to cross

To indicate a turning point for vehicles

To mark the starting point of a race

To display public art

What is the purpose of a roundabout in traffic management?

To showcase public art installations

To encourage high-speed driving

To improve traffic flow and reduce the risk of collisions

To mark the end of a one-way street

In adverse weather conditions, such as heavy rain or snow, what should you do to maintain safe driving?

Increase speed for better control

Turn on hazard lights and drive normally

Reduce speed and increase following distance

Switch lanes frequently to avoid skidding

What is the purpose of an anti-lock braking system (ABS) in a vehicle?

To increase fuel efficiency

To prevent the wheels from locking up during hard braking

To enhance engine performance

To improve air conditioning

When approaching a yellow traffic light, what should you do?

Speed up to pass through before it turns red

Slow down and prepare to stop, unless it is unsafe to do so

Maintain the same speed and proceed

Ignore it and continue driving

When should you use your vehicle's high beams while driving at night?

Always use high beams to see farther

Use high beams only when approaching other vehicles

Use high beams in well-lit urban areas

Use high beams only in areas with no streetlights

#10

When parallel parking, what is the proper sequence of actions?

Signal, stop, reverse, turn, and straighten

Reverse, turn, signal, and stop

Signal, stop, turn, and reverse

Reverse, signal, turn, and stop

#11

What is the purpose of the blind spot while driving, and how can it be checked?

Blind spots don't exist in modern vehicles

Blind spots are areas visible in the side mirrors

Blind spots are areas not visible in the side or rearview mirrors

Blind spots can only be checked by turning the steering wheel sharply

#12

What is the recommended action if your vehicle starts hydroplaning on a wet road?

Accelerate to regain control

Brake suddenly to slow down

Steer in the direction you want to go and ease off the accelerator

Close your eyes and hope for the best

#13

When encountering a school bus with its stop arm extended and red lights flashing, what is the appropriate action?

Proceed with caution, as children are likely already on the sidewalk

Pass the bus quickly to avoid delays

Come to a complete stop until the stop arm is retracted and lights stop flashing

Honk your horn to alert the bus driver

#14

What is the purpose of an airbag in a vehicle?

To provide a comfortable cushion for the driver

To reduce fuel consumption

To enhance the vehicle's aesthetics

To provide additional protection during a collision by inflating rapidly upon impact

#15

What is the purpose of traffic signs with a red circle and a diagonal line across the middle?

Indicate the start of a no-passing zone

Signify the end of a speed limit

Prohibit the indicated action, such as no entry or no U-turn

Mark the location of a hospital