It’s driving quiz time!

014 (2)In today’s world, many people like to challenge themselves. Sometimes it’s through sports, or competitions, or even through education. So far I’ve done a couple of driving quizzes; one for commuters and a winter quiz. I thought it’s time for a quiz to see what kind of a driver you. How’s your general driving knowledge? It’s time to find out. If you’re ready for this multiple choice quiz, let’s go!

1. If your headlights have turns yellow from age, what can you use to clean them?

a) Elbow grease

b) Lots of soap and water

c) Nothing can clean them

d) Toothpaste…which also makes them smell minty fresh

2. Windshield wipers won’t last forever, so how often should they be changed?

a) Annually

b) 4 times a year

c) After you notice extensive wear

d) Twice a year

3. While stopped in traffic what should we be doing?

a) Adjusting the radio station

b) Monitoring traffic behind and planning an escape

c) Checking out the drivers beside us

d) Doesn’t matter since we’re stopped anyway

4. If you’re feeling tired while driving, what’s the best thing to do to stay alert?

a) Drink coffee

b) Get out and do a few exercises

c) Take a brief nap in a safe place

d) Turn the music up and sing along

5. Seat belts are used for what main purpose?

a) To avoid paying a fine

b) To keep you upright to help you control the vehicle to avoid a crash

c) To help rescuers locate occupants in case of a crash

d) Lessens injury in case of a crash

6. Before you enter your vehicle, what should you do?

a) Get all your snacks ready for the drive

b) Kick the tires

c) Walk around the vehicle checking for problems

d) Make sure you have your keys ready

7. What’s the minimum safe following distance in the city on dry roads?

a) Two car lengths

b) One car length for every ten miles per hour

c) Two seconds behind the driver ahead of you

d) Doesn’t matter as long as you think you can stop in time

8. To merge safely onto the expressway or freeway, you should…

a) Match the speed of the traffic already on the expressway

b) Look for an opening early

c) Signal in advance

d) All of the above

9. While driving, how often should a good driver should check their mirrors?

a) Every 5 – 8 seconds

b) Before slowing

c) While stopped

d) All of the above

10. How do you ensure you have room to move to avoid a collision with another vehicle?

a) Drive beside open space as much as possible

b) Look ahead and anticipate traffic patterns

c) Trust yourself and not the drivers around you

d) All of the above

Now that you’ve tried this safe driver quiz, check below to find the answers. If you need further information, use the search function to the right of the page and find the articles that may help you to better understand how to become a safe driver.

  1. d    2.  a    3.  b    4.   c    5.   b    6.  c    7.  c    8.  d    9.  d   10.  d

So how did you do? If you got 8 or more correct, you’re very good. 5 to 7 correct; you’re well on your way. Less than 5 correct, let me help you improve. Search the site for the topics you got wrong and help improve your knowledge. Improve your knowledge and then improve your skill.