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1
Which of the following is not a common effect of marijuana on a driver's performance?
- A.Reduced ability to focus
- B.Faster reaction time✓
- C.Impaired night vision
- D.Impaired sense of time, speed, and distance
Why: Marijuana impairs your ability to drive safely by slowing down your physical and mental processes. According to traffic laws, it is illegal to drive under the influence of any substance that impairs your safety.
2
What is the second most common drug found in drivers involved in accidents, after alcohol?
- A.cocaine.
- B.cold or allergy medications.
- C.marijuana.✓
- D.pain relievers.
Why: Marijuana is the most frequently detected drug, other than alcohol, in the systems of drivers involved in fatal crashes. It significantly impairs judgment, coordination, and reaction time.
3
What is the correct way to return to your lane after you have passed another vehicle?
- A.Immediately after passing
- B.When the other vehicle flashes its lights
- C.When you see the passed vehicle's headlights in your mirror✓
- D.At least 500 feet after passing
Why: You must wait until there is enough space between you and the vehicle you just passed before returning to your lane. The safest way to know you are clear is to see their headlights in your rearview mirror.
4
Which lane must you use when you are passing a motorcycle?
- A.Share the lane with the motorcycle
- B.The left lane entirely✓
- C.The right lane entirely
- D.Any part of the lane available
Why: You must treat a motorcycle just like a full-sized vehicle when passing. This means you must move completely into the adjacent lane (usually the left lane) to pass safely.
5
What is the correct way to react when pedestrians are crossing the road where there is no crosswalk?
- A.Accelerate to clear the way
- B.Sound your horn continuously
- C.Stop and let pedestrians cross✓
- D.Slow slightly and pass quickly
Why: You must always stop and yield to pedestrians, even if they are crossing the street illegally or outside of a crosswalk. The safety of human life takes precedence over the technical right-of-way.