Quiz 1 | Distracted and Aggressive Driving

Highway hypnosis can occur when you drive on a highway for an extended period of time, leaving you in a dulled, drowsy, trance-like state. The danger is you are unable to react as quickly as you should. Stop the car in a safe place and take a break from the road.

Hydroplaning is losing traction when you slide on a film of water. This can result in a loss of control and steering ability because your tires lose contact with the pavement. Slow down in these weather conditions, and make sure your tires are inflated properly.

Most skids are the result of driving too fast for the road conditions. The key to safe vehicle operation is slower speeds. NDDOT Rules of the Road

The Implied Consent Law states that by driving a vehicle, you have agreed to submit to chemical tests of your breath, blood, or urine to determine alcohol or drug content is asked to do so by a law enforcement officer. NDDOT Rules of the Road

For front-seat passengers, lap and shoulder belts reduce the chance of serious injury by as much as 50 percent.

Young drivers are about 1.5 times more likely to have a fatal crash after having one or two drinks and about three times more likely after three drinks.

Marijuana affects alertness, concentration, coordination and reaction time, all skills required for safe driving. These effects can last up to 24 hours after smoking marijuana.

When you close your eyes for just one second at 60 mph, you will travel 88 feet.

On curvy roads, DON'T HUG THE CENTERLINE. Drive on the right side of your lane, and you'll miss the guy that's a little bit wide coming around a blind curve at you and avoid a head-on collision.

Click it quick! No more excuses. Just a quick click can save your life. Even if you're just driving around the block. No one ever got in the car thinking, "This is the day I'm going to be in a crash." NDDOT

Most deer crashes happen between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m., and again in the evening from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Scan the ditches while you are driving and slow down if you notice an animal's eyes in your line of vision. NDDOT Crash Summary

Stay well back from snowplows. Sometimes they have to stop and back up. Plow drivers can't see directly behind themselves, and plows also throw sanding material. Remember, don't crowd the plow. NDDOT Rules of the Road

1. The difference between talking with someone sitting in the car versus talking on a cell phone is:
A.	Conversation is more interesting on a cell phone.
B.	The person riding with you is likely to stop talking when driving is challenging.
C.	The person riding with you may warn you of oncoming danger.
D.	B and C.

2. Distracted driving behaviors include:
A.	Putting on makeup or shaving.
B.	Eating and drinking.
C.	Talking or texting on a cell phone.
D.	All of the above.

3. When you concentrate on something other than driving, like memorizing a list or talking on a cell phone:
A.	It improves your ability to drive.
B.	It keeps you alert so you're more likely to react quickly in a dangerous situation.
C.	It narrows your field of vision so you're unable to scan the roadway.
D.	It helps you get to your destination more quickly.

4. When you send or read text messages while driving:
A.	Your reaction time slows by 35 percent.
B.	You reduce your ability to steer by 91 percent.
C.	You improve your ability to concentrate.
D.	A and B

5. If you have a drink that is falling from its holder, it is best to grab it quickly before it hits your floor or the seat.
A.	True.
B.	False.

6. Most crashes caused by drowsy driving occur:
A.	Between 9-11 a.m.
B.	After midnight and mid-afternoon.
C.	Early evening.
D.	Over the noon hour.

7. Common reasons for drowsy driving crashes are:
A.	Lack of sleep.
B.	Medication that makes you sleepy.
C.	Drinking alcohol.
D.	All of the above.

8. The following is considered an aggressive driving practice:
A.	Stopping at a yellow light.
B.	Whipping in and out of lanes frequently.
C.	Leaving a safe distance between you and the car in front of you.
D.	Signaling a turn 100 feet before you get there.

9. The following are considered safe driving practices:
A.	Driving at or below the posted speed limit, depending on road conditions.
B.	Changing the radio station in heavy traffic.
C.	Stopping quickly because you are too close to the vehicle in front of you.
D.	Driving five miles per hour over the speed limit so you can get to practice on time.

10. When you are confronted by an aggressive driver, you should:
A.	Ignore their gestures.
B.	Avoid eye contact.
C.	Try to get out of their way.
D.	All of the above.