DRIVING TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR MATURE DRIVERS – DRIVING COURSE

Reaction Time + Stopping Distance = ??

Time it takes to stop.

Following distance.

mc2

Braking distance.

CORRECT ANSWER: A
To stop quickly in an emergency situation, use _________ braking.

avoidance braking

trail braking

threshold braking

locked wheel braking

CORRECT ANSWER: C
The first thing to be affected by alcohol is your __________.

balance

judgment

wallet

hearing

CORRECT ANSWER: B
If you approach a railroad track where the gate has come down or lights are flashing, you should stop:

more than 50 feet from the track.

within 6 feet of the track.

more than 100 feet from the track.

between 15-50 feet from the track.

CORRECT ANSWER: D
Alcohol slows down your:

reaction time

stopping distance

vehicle”s speed

heart beat

CORRECT ANSWER: A
Each year, approximately____% of all traffic fatalities are alcohol related.

90

30

10

100

CORRECT ANSWER: B
Anger…

may lower your trigger to react.

will impair your driving.

can lead to aggressive driving or road rage.

All of these answers are correct.

CORRECT ANSWER: A
At a BAC of 0.08%, the reaction time of the average driver doubles.

TRUE

FALSE

CORRECT ANSWER: A
Distracted driving is any activity that could divert a person”s attention away from the primary task of:

driving

adjusting your radio

changing lanes

trying to find your destination

CORRECT ANSWER: A
What is the maximum speed limit for a school zone in Florida?

20 miles per hour.

25 miles per hour.

30 miles per hour.

Whatever the regular speed limit on that road is.

CORRECT ANSWER: A
Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that affects reaction time:

Driver”s age

Driver”s health

How fast your car is

Road conditions

CORRECT ANSWER: C

Which of the following applies to the 3-second following rule?

Watch for the vehicle ahead of you to pass a fixed marker such as a sign, tree, or overpass.

Count the number of seconds it takes to pass the marker.

If you pass the same marker in less than 3 seconds, you are following too closely.

All of these answers are correct.

CORRECT ANSWER: D

Driving a motor vehicle is as dangerous as __________, if not operated properly.

carrying a loaded gun

riding a bicycle

running a marathon

jogging down the street

CORRECT ANSWER: A
Alcohol affects your vision and hearing in a(n) __________ way.

positive

insignificant

negative

predictable

CORRECT ANSWER: C

Under Florida’s Illegal Per Se Law, if chemical tests show an alcohol concentration of .08 percent or more, or any detectable amount of a controlled substance:

the officer can take your license immediately and your driving privilege will be suspended.

you will be arrested.

you will be considered intoxicated by law.

All of these answers are correct.

CORRECT ANSWER: D

Driving aggressively can lead to:

an incident of road rage.

missing your exit.

fewer traffic citations.

increased collisions.

CORRECT ANSWER: A
Where does alcohol begin to be absorbed in the body?

Your heart.

The linings of the stomach and small intestine.

Your foot.

Your eyes.

CORRECT ANSWER: B
Who is held responsible for the failure of any occupant under the age of 18 who fails to buckle up?

The back seat passenger.

The front seat passenger.

The occupant who is under the age of 18.

The driver.

CORRECT ANSWER: D
The danger of reduced traction is greatest ________.

within the first half hour of rainfall.

within the first hour of rainfall.

within the first 2 hours of rainfall.

the first day of rainfall after a drought.

CORRECT ANSWER: A
When driving a passenger vehicle in normal driving conditions, drivers should be 3 seconds behind the vehicle which they are following.

TRUE

FALSE

CORRECT ANSWER: A

Whenever you approach a railroad crossing, you should _____________.

speed up and cross the tracks as quickly as possible.

look for indications that a train is coming.

find another street to drive on.

honk your horn to let the train know you are crossing over the tracks.

CORRECT ANSWER: B

What color are backup/reverse lights?

Yellow

White

Red

Blue

CORRECT ANSWER: B
In Florida, persons over 21 are considered legally intoxicated with a BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) of ___% or more or if you have any detectable controlled substances in your system.

.10

.08

.04

.02

CORRECT ANSWER: B
Its okay to drive when you are stressed.

TRUE

FALSE

CORRECT ANSWER: B
If you are caught speeding in a school or construction zone your fine could:

be the same as if you were speeding on the highway.

be waived.

be doubled.

carry an additional ten dollars for every mile over the limit you were speeding.

CORRECT ANSWER: C
Having an extreme emotional state of mind impair your driving by causing:

impaired judgment and reduced reaction times.

failure to predict situations which may arise from other drivers.

lack of accuracy.

All of these answers are correct.

CORRECT ANSWER: D
Florida law requires _______ to be properly restrained while the vehicle is in motion.

the driver and front seat passengers

every passenger under the age of 18 (regardless of seating position)

children under the age of 5

All of these answers are correct.

CORRECT ANSWER: D
Alcohol relaxes the muscles that focus and move the eyes, causing your vision to become:

enhanced.

capable of seeing through walls.

like beer goggles.

distorted.

CORRECT ANSWER: D
Which one of the following is the best action to take if someone makes you angry while driving?

Flip them the bird.

Roll down your window and yell at the person.

Honk your horn continuously at the person to punish them.

Pretend you know the person.

CORRECT ANSWER: D
By law, each vehicle must have at least ___ mirror(s).

1

2

3

4

CORRECT ANSWER: A
In business or residential districts, the limit is ___ MPH unless otherwise posted.

25

30

15

40

CORRECT ANSWER: B
The standard speed limit on Rural Interstates & Limited Access Highways is ____ MPH.

60

50

70

65

CORRECT ANSWER: C
Our emotional states have a huge impact on our level of focus and attention, and our abilities to perform tasks.

TRUE

FALSE

CORRECT ANSWER: A
All passenger vehicles must be equipped with:

Side and rear-view mirrors.

functional windshield wipers.

brake lights.

All of these answers are correct.

CORRECT ANSWER: D
Alcohol is:

a stimulant.

an aphrodisiac.

a depressant.

party in a glass.

CORRECT ANSWER: C

If your car is stalls on a railroad track and no train is visible in any direction, you should:

call a towing service.

attempt to push the car off the track.

immediately get yourself and any passengers out of the car and call 911.

wait for a police officer to drive by to further assist you.

CORRECT ANSWER: C

Which type of seat belt law does the state of Florida enforce?

Primary seat belt law

Secondary seat belt law

No seat belt law.

Driver seat belt law.

CORRECT ANSWER: A
What ways does speeding negatively affect your vehicle?

Increased wear on the engine

Increased tire wear

Less fuel efficiency

All of these answers are correct.

CORRECT ANSWER: D
In a school zone, the speed limit is ___ MPH unless otherwise marked.

20

30

40

50

CORRECT ANSWER: A
Which of the following would be considered impaired drivers?

Any driver who has consumed any alcohol or other drug.

Angry, emotional, or stressed drivers.

Drowsy or Fatigued drivers.

All of these answers are correct.

CORRECT ANSWER: D