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Quiz 1 - Driving
Fact or Fiction
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1.
Provided you pass the minimum
requirements for taking the
driving, written and eye exams,
possessing a driver's license is
one of our rights as a
citizen.
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Correct
Answer: FICTION.
Your
Answer: %$Q1M%
Explanation
Although many drivers believe
this statement to be accurate,
it's simply not true. States
classify receiving a driver's
license as a "privilege," not an
inherent right -- even if you do
pass all the required
tests.
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2.
Interstate highways are numbered
according to a directional
system.
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Correct
Answer: FACT.
Your
Answer: %$Q2M%
Explanation
In accordance with the Federal
Aid Highway Act of 1956, major
interstate highways are
identified by one- or two-digit
numbers. North-south routes are
assigned odd numbers, with the
numbers growing larger from west
to east; east-west routes are
assigned even numbers, with the
numbers growing larger from south
to north.
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3.
The government classifies the far
left side as the "fast
lane."
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Correct
Answer: FICTION.
Your
Answer: %$Q3M%
Explanation
Despite the popular notion, there
is no such thing as a "fast
lane." Granted, you've probably
seen signs indicating "Slower
traffic keep right," no
government agency classifies the
far left lane as the fast lane --
it's actually a societal myth.
Besides, typically lanes on a
highway or freeway (trucker's
lanes excepted), are all the same
speed.
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4.
The most common traffic ticket
issued is for running a red
light.
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Answer: FICTION.
Your
Answer: %$Q4M%
Explanation
Speeding is the big winner here
and radar is the most common
weapon used by a traffic
officer.
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5.
In Texas, it's legal to drink an
alcoholic beverage while driving
provided you stay below the legal
limit.
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Correct
Answer: FICTION.
Your
Answer: %$Q5M%
Explanation
An urban legend that is simply
not true.
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6.
If you want to avoid getting a
ticket on your driving record,
you should overpay the fine by a
few dollars.
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Correct
Answer: FICTION.
Your
Answer: %$Q6M%
Explanation
Over the past five years, this
has been one of the most common
questions asked. Unfortunately,
this is just another popular
internet rumor. More than likely
you probably received an email
from a "fellow driver" giving you
this free "advice."
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7.
Driving 40 miles an hour, you are
moving almost 60 feet per
second.
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Correct
Answer: FACT.
Your
Answer: %$Q7M%
Explanation
At 40 MPH, you would travel the
length of football field in about
5 seconds.
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8.
If your resident state suspends
your driver's license, a legal
alternative is to obtain an
International Driver's
License.
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Correct
Answer: FICTION.
Your
Answer:%$Q8M%
Explanation
Under a 1949 United Nations
agreement, International driver's
licenses are intended for
licensed foreigners driving in
the US and for licensed American
citizens driving in other
countries. It is NOT a substitute
or a "loophole" for drivers to
bypass the state-issued system.
There are a few internet scammers
claiming you can legally drive
with one of these permits --
that's simply not
true.
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9.
Antilock brakes reduce vehicle
crashes.
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Correct
Answer: FICTION.
Your
Answer: %$Q9M%
Explanation
Although vehicle antilock brakes
perform well on the test track,
there is no conclusive evidence
that they have made significant
reductions in the number of
on-the-road crashes. Both the
Highway Loss Data Institute and a
federal study concluded the same
finding in both 1994 and 1996
studies.
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10.
Seat belts save
lives.
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Correct
Answer: FACT.
Your
Answer: %$Q10M%
Explanation
Most crash fatalities result from
the force of impact or from being
thrown from the vehicle, not from
being trapped. All studies show
you are much more likely to
survive a crash if you are
buckled in. Ejected occupants are
four times as likely to be killed
as those who remain inside.
There's NO excuse for not wearing
your seat belt.
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