Trivia Facts You Didn't Know About Road Safety! Quiz

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This quiz has some Trivia Facts You didn’t Know about Road Safety! It is perfect for helping you see how you and other people like to obey the rules of the roads and show you which ones you do not know yet. How about you give it a shot and see just how well you will do. All the best!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Regardless of stop signs, stop lights, or right-of-way, a defensive driver recognizes that the right-of-way belongs to anyone who assumes it and should yield accordingly.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    A defensive driver understands that regardless of traffic rules or right-of-way, it is important to prioritize safety and yield to anyone who assumes the right-of-way. This means that even if a driver has the right-of-way according to the rules, they should still be cautious and yield if another driver assumes the right-of-way. This approach helps to prevent accidents and promotes a safer driving environment.

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  • 2. 

    “U” turns disrupt the normal smooth flow of traffic. Accidents which occur while this maneuver is being attempted by you are considered preventable.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    "U" turns disrupt the normal smooth flow of traffic because they require drivers to make sudden and unexpected changes in direction, which can cause confusion and potential hazards for other drivers on the road. Accidents that occur while attempting a "U" turn are considered preventable because they can be avoided by using alternative routes or making safer maneuvers such as turning at intersections or using designated U-turn areas.

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  • 3. 

    Your 30-minute break must be taken on either of these lines:

    • A.

      Driving/Off Duty Driving

    • B.

      Sleeper Birth/Off Duty

    • C.

      Off Duty/Driving

    Correct Answer
    B. Sleeper Birth/Off Duty
    Explanation
    The given answer states that the 30-minute break must be taken in either the Sleeper Birth or Off Duty status. This means that the driver can choose to take their break while in the Sleeper Birth or Off Duty mode, as long as it adds up to a total of 30 minutes. This answer provides the options for the driver to comply with the requirement of taking a break, ensuring they have enough rest during their driving hours.

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  • 4. 

    How many sides of your vehicle are you responsible for? 

    • A.

      2

    • B.

      4

    • C.

      6

    • D.

      8

    Correct Answer
    C. 6
    Explanation
    6 – front, behind, left , right, below and above

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  • 5. 

    When driving through a curve you should be:

    • A.

      Braking

    • B.

      Coasting

    • C.

      Accelerating

    • D.

      Talking on your cell phone

    Correct Answer
    C. Accelerating
    Explanation
    Accelerating – slow down before the curve and then accelerate gently through the curve …. A pulling wheel has more traction – therefore more control - than a rolling wheel

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  • 6. 

    When is the best time for a driver to check the height of his/her fifth wheel?

    • A.

      During the pre-trip

    • B.

      Before hooking the trailer

    • C.

      After hooking the trailer

    • D.

      Once the landing gear have been cranked up

    Correct Answer
    B. Before hooking the trailer
    Explanation
    Before hooking to the trailer - the height of the fifth wheel must be compared to the height of the trailer to avoid causing damage – Please Note ….. any damage caused due to high hooking/low hooking will be regarded as Preventable and treated accordingly

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