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| Drive Wise |
| Are you a safe, defensive driver? |
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| Defensive driving means looking out for yourself—and the other driver. Check out your driving know-how by circling T for True or F for False for these statements. |
- Motor vehicle accidents are the most common cause of accidental death in America both on and off the job. T F
- The safe distance between two vehicles at night is 2 seconds. T F
- When you come to a stop sign and there is no other vehicle approaching, it is safe to simply slow and proceed. T F
- If you have the right of way, it is safe to assume that other drivers will yield to you. T F
- When passing, you should cut back into the right lane immediately after overtaking the other vehicle. T F
- If you have to make or take a phone call or read a map, slow down and keep one hand on the wheel. T F
- Be extra cautious when driving in heavy traffic or around road construction. T F
- The prohibition against drinking or taking drugs and driving does not include prescription drugs or over-the-counter remedies. T F
- Part of safe vehicle maintenance is to regularly check tire pressure. T F
- If everyone else is exceeding the speed limit, you are more likely to have an accident if you don’t keep up with them. T F
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| Answers: |
| (1) True. |
| (2) False. At night increase the distance to 4 seconds. |
| (3) False. Come to a full stop at stop signs. |
| (4) False. Never assume that drivers will yield right of way. Yield to other drivers who are determined to get there first, regardless of who is “right.” |
| (5) False. Wait until you see both headlights of the vehicle you are overtaking before cutting back in front. |
| (6) False. If you can’t keep full attention on your driving, pull over. |
| (7) True. |
| 8) False. Some of these medicines can cause drowsiness and inattention. Check with your doctor or pharmacist. |
| (9) True. |
| (10) False. You’re more likely to have an accident if you exceed safe speed limits for road and weather conditions |
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