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UNIT 4
Lesson 6
Safe Driving Quiz
Here’a a quick quiz to test your “safe driving” knowledge.
Q If the light changes while you’re
in a crosswalk, what should you do?
A If you can’t avoid getting caught
in a crosswalk, stay put. If you
back the car up, you might hit a
pedestrian crossing behind you. If
you go forward, you may obstruct
traffic and cause an accident.
Q Who has the right-of-way when
two cars approach an intersection
at the same time?
A No one has the right-of-way!
According to the law, the driver on
the left should yield, but the law
doesn’t give the right-of-way to
anyone. When you reach an
intersection, it’s best to be
prepared to yield—regardless of
your position. Your courtesy and
caution may prevent a collision.
Q What’s the most dangerous time
of the week to drive?
A Saturdays. More than 18% of all
fatal accidents occur on this
first day of the weekend. Most
serious accidents occur during
two blocks of time: between 8 P.M.
and midnight on Fridays, and
between midnight and 4 A.M. on
Saturdays. If you must drive late
at night, be sure to wear your seat
belt and stay alert!
EVERYDAY LIVING WORDS
Q Which contributes more to
accidents—alcohol or speeding?
A In a recent review of traffic
fatalities, alcohol contributed to
38.6% of all accidents. Speeding
was the second most prevalent
factor. About three in every ten
Americans will be involved in an
alcohol-related crash at some time
in their lives.
Q When you’re taking a trip, how
many miles should you plan to
drive in a single day?
A Under optimum driving conditions,
plan to drive about 350 miles. The
following factors must always be
taken into account: bad weather,
unexpected road conditions, and
driver exhaustion. Don’t allow a
driving trip to become a mad rush.