Driver Safety Quiz

1. At 50 mph how long does it take to stop your car?

two seconds
three seconds
four seconds
five seconds

2. Always drive at a speed that allows you to stop within the distance illuminated by your headlights. Your headlights clearly illuminate how many feet?

200 feet
250 feet
300 feet
400 feet

3. You may not be able to see more than 100 feet ahead of you in bad weather. Under these conditions, what is the fastest you should drive?

30 mph
35 mph
40 mph
45 mph

4. During a summer rainstorm, when will the road be most slippery?

as it starts to rain
after it has been raining 10-20 minutes
after it has been raining a few hours
after it stops raining

5. At what temperature are icy roads most slippery?

well below freezing
just at freezing
both a and b

6. Maintaining a steady speed improves your gas mileage by as much as:

3.2 miles per gallon
2.6 miles per gallon
1.3 miles per gallon
0.8 miles per gallon

7. To determine a safe driving speed you need to:

always follow the posted speed limit
adjust you speed based on road conditions
drive at the same speed as the traffic around you
analyze visibility, road conditions, traffic speed and density

8. For severe curves adjust your speed:

after you enter the curve
well in advance of the curve
as you enter the curve
before entering the curve