Safe Driving Practices and Risk Factors Quiz

Test your understanding of safe driving practices and risk factors with this traffic engineering quiz. Learn about yellow lights, following distance, ABS, distractions, and more.

#1

What should you do when approaching a yellow traffic light?

Speed up to make it through the intersection before it turns red
Stop if you can do so safely
Continue through the intersection without slowing down
Honk to alert other drivers
#2

What is the minimum safe following distance recommended for driving at highway speeds?

1 second
2 seconds
3 seconds
4 seconds
#3

Which of the following is a potential consequence of driving under the influence of alcohol?

Enhanced focus and reaction time
Improved decision-making skills
Decreased coordination and impaired judgment
Better awareness of surroundings
#4

What is the purpose of the blind spot while driving?

To improve visibility
To observe pedestrians
To check for oncoming traffic
To be aware of areas not visible in mirrors
#5

What is the purpose of the white lines on the road?

To indicate areas for pedestrians to cross
To separate lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction
To mark the center of the road
To indicate parking spaces
#6

What is the most common cause of traffic accidents?

Poor road conditions
Mechanical failure of vehicles
Driver error or negligence
Inclement weather
#7

What does a flashing red traffic light indicate?

Proceed with caution
Stop and yield to traffic
Prepare to turn left
Speed up to clear the intersection
#8

What is the purpose of ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) in a vehicle?

To increase fuel efficiency
To prevent the wheels from locking up during braking
To control the steering wheel
To increase engine power
#9

What is hydroplaning while driving?

Driving in heavy rain
Losing traction and skidding on a wet road
Driving during high winds
Driving at night
#10

What is the recommended action if your vehicle's tire blows out while driving?

Brake hard and stop immediately
Gently ease off the accelerator and steer straight
Accelerate to maintain control of the vehicle
Swerve abruptly to the side of the road
#11

When driving in adverse weather conditions, what action should you take?

Increase your speed to reach your destination faster
Keep a safe distance from other vehicles
Use cruise control for better control
Use high beam headlights to improve visibility
#12

What is the proper procedure for merging onto a highway?

Stop before merging to ensure safety
Merge quickly, regardless of surrounding traffic
Signal, check mirrors and blind spots, then merge smoothly
Cut off vehicles already on the highway to merge
#13

What does the term 'defensive driving' mean?

Driving aggressively to assert dominance on the road
Driving cautiously and being prepared to respond to unexpected situations
Driving at high speeds to get to the destination faster
Driving recklessly without regard for traffic laws
#14

What should you do if you encounter a vehicle driving the wrong way on a one-way street?

Follow the vehicle in front of you and ignore it
Flash your headlights to alert the driver
Slow down, pull over, and call the police immediately
Overtake the vehicle as quickly as possible
#15

Which of the following is NOT a common distraction while driving?

Eating or drinking
Using a hands-free device to make a call
Adjusting the radio or music player
Reading a book or newspaper
#16

What should you do if your vehicle's accelerator pedal becomes stuck?

Quickly shift to neutral and apply the brakes
Panic and try to force the pedal loose
Turn off the ignition and steer to the side of the road
Keep pressing the accelerator until it unsticks

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