Driving Quiz - Part 2

Circle answer a, b, c, or d for each question.

Drivers aged 55 and over, compared with drivers aged 30-54, are involved in:

a) more accidents per mile b) about the same number of accidents per mile c) less accidents per mile d) it varies each year

If you are planning to make a left turn across an intersection and you are waiting in the middle of the intersection for a break in oncoming traffic, your front tires should be turned:

a) to the left b) it depends upon the sharpness of the turn c) straight ahead d) to the right

You want to change lanes. You can see if another vehicle is in your blind spot:

a) only if you check your rearview mirror b) only if you check your sideview mirror c) only if you turn and glance over your shoulder d) only if you check both mirrors

The best response to a "Roadwork Ahead" sign is to:

a) continue driving at the posted speed limit and look for the roadwork: b) look for the roadwork c) slow down and look for the roadwork d) brake and be prepared to stop

If you take medication before driving, the most important thing for you to do is:

a) have another person ride with you b) be sure to eat a light meal c) plan on making several rest stops along the way d) find out the effects of the medication, and adjust your driving accordingly

The measure to be used by the driver aged 55 and over who is following a vehicle under good road conditions is:

a) 1 car length for every ten miles per hour you are traveling b) 2-second following distance c) 3-second following distance d) 10 feet for every ten miles per hour you are traveling

When backing up, it is usually best to:

a) open the left door and look back b) steer with one hand, while looking into the rearview mirror c) steer with one hand, while looking out the rear window d) steer with both hands while looking into the rearview mirror

Frequent use of mirrors on a car is especially important for those drivers who:

a) drive a lot on highways b) have hearing problems c) drive a lot at night d) are driving unfamiliar cars

What is the Number 1 traffic violation committed by drivers aged 50 and over?

a) Speeding b) Following too closely c) Failure to observe right-of-way d) Running a stop sign

What is the Number 2 traffic violation committed by drivers aged 50 and over?

a) Speeding b) Improper left turn c) Tailgating d) Running a stop sign

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