Are you driving in the fast lane with your knowledge of transportation safety? Answer the following questions to determine your level of driving safety.

1. What should you do to stop quickly when driving on a snow-covered road in a vehicle without ABS (anti-lock breaking system)?

a.       Slam on your brakes.

b.      Pump your brakes.

c.       Turn off the vehicle and put on your emergency brake.

d.      Signal that you’re stopping by placing your arm out the window.

2. What is the best way to stay alert when you’re feeling drowsy?

a.       Pinch yourself.

b.      Open your window to let in fresh air.

c.       Turn on the radio and sing along.

d.      Pull off to the side of the road and stretch for several minutes outside of your vehicle.

3. What should you do if your right wheels drop off the road onto the shoulder while driving at 30 mph?

a.       Immediately turn quickly back onto the road.

b.      Press hard on the brakes and then pull back onto the road.

c.       Slow down while driving in a straight line and hold the wheel firmly.

d.      Try to steer onto the road while pumping the brakes.

4. What is the main reason drivers lose traction on slippery roads?

a.       Under-inflated tires

b.      Sudden acceleration

c.       Swerving

5. At what distance should you space your vehicle and another vehicle?

a.       One second apart.

b.      Four seconds apart.

c.       Ten seconds apart.

d.      It doesn’t really matter.

6. When driving around a curve in the road, when should you brake?

a.       Before the curve.

b.      During the curve.

c.       While coming out of the curve.

7. Ice with a temperature of zero degrees is more slippery than ice just above freezing temperature. TRUE or FALSE?

8. What is the cause of most intersection accidents?

a.       Drivers running red lights.

b.      Drivers turning from the wrong lane.

c.       Drivers failing to yield the right-of-way.

d.      None of the above.

9. Which of the following is NOT a potentially deadly distraction?

a.       Changing music on the stereo.

b.      Talking on a hands-free cell phone.

c.       Inebriation.

d.      Drowsiness.

e.      None of the above. These are all potentially dangerous.

10. What is the best frame of mind to have when driving?

a.       I will always drive the speed limit.

b.      I will expect others to make mistakes and think what I can do if something does happen.

c.       I will give the right of way to other drivers.

Answer Key: Transportation Safety Quiz

1. When driving on a snow-covered road and you have to stop quickly, what should you do?  B (If the vehicle has an ABS braking system, then the driver should hold down the brakes)
2. What is the best way to stay alert when you are feeling drowsy?  D
3. What should you do if your right wheels drop off the road onto the shoulder while traveling at 30 mph?  C
4. What is the main reason drivers lose traction on slippery roads? B
5. At what distance should you space your vehicle and another vehicle?  B
6. When driving around a curve in the road, when should you brake?   A
7. Ice with a temperature of zero degrees is more slippery than ice just above freezing temperature.  FALSE
8. What is the cause of most intersection accidents?  C
9. Which of the following is a potentially deadly distraction? D
10.  What is the best frame of mind to have when driving? B