Driving Knowledge Quiz

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Are you as sharp as you used to be behind the wheel? Take this 10-question quiz—culled from motor vehicle agencies and groups concerned with the safety of older drivers—to find out. Good luck!

1.	What’s the most frequent driving mistake that leads to accidents by older drivers?
	running a stop sign
	following too closely
	failure to yield the right of way at intersections
	driving too slowly
2.	What is a safe distance when following a vehicle under good road conditions?
	one car length for every 10 mph you travel
	two-second driving distance
	three-second driving distance
	20 feet for every 10 mph you travel

3.	What side of a vehicle is most prone to blind spots for its driver?
	right
	left
4.	What’s the second most frequent cause of traffic violations among older drivers?
	speeding
	making an improper left turn
	following at an unsafe distance
	running a stop sign
5.	While preparing to make a left turn, it’s best to keep your vehicle’s front tires pointed:
	to the left
	straight ahead
	slightly to the left
	it depends on the intersection and sharpness of the turn
6.	The best way to ensure medications won’t affect your driving is to:
	eat a light meal
	make time for rest stops along the way
	have someone ride with you
	check with your doctor or pharmacist about the medication’s effects
7.	What should you do if you’re traveling in the far left lane of a highway and a faster-moving car is passing on your right?
	speed up
	nothing—just continue driving
	wait for the car to pass, and merge right when it’s safe
	honk your horn
8.	When do you know you are traveling too slowly on an interstate highway?
	other cars swerve around you
	you are blocking other vehicles moving at normal safe speeds
	other drivers honk and pass you on the right
	you are the fastest car on the road
9.	What are the blind spots where a tractor-trailer driver can’t see other vehicles?
	directly behind
	directly in front
	both sides
	all of the above
10.	How many accidents during the past two years constitute a warning sign?
	one
	two
	three
	five

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