Texas Defense Driving
Question 1: Some bicyclists create unsafe situations by riding __________ for the traffic environment and weather conditions.
Correct: at excessive speeds
Question 2: When approaching or being approached by an emergency vehicle with its siren and/or lights on, __________.
Correct: all traffic, in either direction, must slow down, pull to the right of the road, and stop until the emergency vehicle passes
Question 3: Reversible lanes are marked with unique signs, signals and markings, such as __________.
Correct: a red X, which means the lane is closed
Question 4: Nearly __________ percent of the vehicles involved in motor vehicle crashes in 2005 were passenger cars or light trucks.
Correct: 81
Question 5: White lettering and symbols painted on the surface of the roadway are __________.
Correct: used to supplement signs
Question 6: Do not use your horn directly behind a __________ or a horse rider on the side of the roadway.
Correct: bicyclist
Question 7: __________ percent of pedestrian fatalities in 2005 resulted from persons improperly crossing the roadway or intersection, walking, playing or working in the roadway.
Correct: 42
Question 8: Position your vehicle in the __________ of your lane before turning right and move toward the center line when you are about to turn left.
Correct: right side
Question 9: Use your __________ to communicate to other drivers that you are in trouble, there is trouble ahead, or when you are moving very slowly.
Correct: emergency hazard lights
Question 10: __________ when you are approaching a blind curve to warn others that cannot see you coming.
Correct: Honk your horn
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In 2005, passenger cars and light trucks accounted for about 86% of the vehicles involved in motor vehicle crashes. This is because these types of vehicles are the most commonly used on roads, so they are more likely to be involved in accidents.
77
In the year 2012 most accidents were passengers in both cars and truck. It really does not matter about what vehicle.
The following represents facts and figures regarding large truck accidents and the serious damages they inflict on our roadways every year. One out of eight traffic fatalities in 2005 resulted from a collision involving a large truck. In 2005, 442,000 large trucks (gross vehicle weight rating greater than 10,000 pounds) were involved in traffic crashes in the United States; 4,932 were involved in fatal crashes. A total of 5,212 people died (12 percent of all the traffic fatalities reported in 2005) and an additional 114,000 were injured in those crashes. In 2005, large trucks accounted for 8 percent of all vehicles involved in fatal crashes and 4 percent of all vehicles involved in injury and property-damage-only crashes.
45 percent
What percent of drivers involved in lane change crashes claim they did not see the other vehicle?
Speeding is involved in approximately 25% of fatal traffic crashes in the United States. It is a leading factor in many accidents and can significantly increase the severity of crashes.
45% fool
Side impact crashes account for approximately 27% of all motor vehicle crashes in the United States. These types of crashes typically result in a higher rate of serious injuries and fatalities due to the limited protection on the sides of vehicles.
40%