1.
One-fifth of the people killed on the world’s roads each year is
Correct Answer
B. On foot
Explanation
On foot --- “Each year, more than 270,000 pedestrians lose their lives on the world’s roads,” says the United Nations Road Safety Collaboration.
2.
Wearing a seat belt and holding a baby on your lap at the same time is safe.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
False --- In a crash, the child could be crushed between your body and part of the car’s interior. Also, according to the national seat belt law, children aged six years and below are not allowed to sit in the front seat of any running motor vehicle.
3.
On the average, how many road crashes take place in the Philippines every hour?
Correct Answer
C. 10 crashes
Explanation
10 crashes --- This figure is estimated from data from the Department of Public Works, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, and the Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group cited in Business World.
4.
On the average, how many people are killed in road crashes across the country every day?
Correct Answer
A. 5 people
Explanation
5 people --- This figure is estimated from data from the Department of Public Works, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, and the Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group cited in Business World.
5.
The national motorcycle helmet law applies to:
Correct Answer
A. Drivers and passengers
Explanation
Drivers and passengers --- See link for more information. Listen up, motorcyclists: Wearing a good-quality helmet can reduce the risk of death from a road crash by 40%.
6.
What is the number-one risk factor for injuries related to road crashes in the Philippines?
Correct Answer
C. Alcohol/liquor
Explanation
Alcohol/liquor --- This fact comes from Online National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, specifically, the fact sheets of the first, second, third, and fourth quarters of 2012.
7.
According to the national drink-driving law, a driver who refuses to undergo a field sobriety test shall be penalized with
Correct Answer
B. Confiscation and automatic revocation of his or her driver’s license
Explanation
Confiscation and automatic revocation of his or her driver’s license --- See link for more information.
8.
In 2012, what motorized vehicle was most involved in road crashes in the Philippines?
Correct Answer
C. Motorcycle
Explanation
Motorcycle --- This fact comes from Online National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, specifically, the fact sheets of the first, second, third, and fourth quarters of 2012.
9.
What should the speed limits be in residential and high-pedestrian traffic areas?
Correct Answer
B. 30-40 kilometers per hour
Explanation
30–40 kilometers per hour --- Speed kills. Therefore, “speed management is important for addressing pedestrian safety around the world,” says the World Health Organization. A 5% cut in average speed can reduce the number of fatal crashes by as much as 30%.
10.
Which of these famous Filipinos did NOT die in a road crash?
Correct Answer
A. Rico Yan, actor
Explanation
Rico Yan, actor --- He apparently died of acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis.