1. If you receive a ticket for passing a stopped school bus, how many points will be added to your driving record?
a. 12
b. 6
c. 3
d. 4
2. Motorcycles and _________ are considered to be vehicles in Florida.
a. mopeds
b. wheelchairs
c. skateboards
d. All of the above
3. In the United States, the minimum drinking age has been 21 since _________.
a. 1994
b. 1974
c. 1964
d. 1984
4. Florida law requires that anyone approaching a railroad crossing while either walking or driving stop within __________ of the nearest rail to make sure it is safe to cross.
a. 15 feet
b. 20 feet
c. 18 feet
d. 10 feet
5. Channeling devices such as barricades, vertical panels, drums, and cones serve a dual purpose: to alert drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in work zones and to __________
a. inform drivers of how long the construction or maintenance will last
b. remind drivers to watch out for road workers
c. guide drivers safely through the work area
d. All of the above
6. Your body’s absorption and elimination of alcohol and other drugs follows 3 basic steps. Which of the following is not one of those steps?
a. The drug is introduced to your body’s circulatory system when it is ingested, injected, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin.
b. Your body’s immune system attacks the active compounds of the drug, resulting in the intoxicating effects associated with the substance.
c. Various organs and enzymes work to break down the drug’s active compounds into compounds your body can safely use or easily eliminate.
d. You experience the intoxicating effects of the drug while it is still circulating through your body, before the active compounds are metabolized or eliminated.
7. If you are stopped by a law enforcement officer and don’t have proof of insurance with you, you may receive a __________ and be required to go to court.
a. citation
b. misdemeanor charge
c. felony charge
d. verbal warning
8. Many states have laws that are designed to protect vulnerable road users by providing ________ sentencing options that can be imposed on drivers who injure or kill a VRU.
a. additional
b. fewer
c. harsher
d. more lax
9. A registered vehicle in Florida can have any insurance carrier as long as the carrier is licensed to do business in the U.S.
a. True/Yes
b. False/No
10. In Florida, the maximum speed limit on a state or county road is __________ mph.
a. 45
b. 50
c. 55
d. 60
11. If the same person offers you drugs or alcohol after you’ve already used "no, thanks", another effective response would be to:
a. Raise your voice so they can hear you better
b. Pretend to take them up on the offer, then give it to someone else
c. Let them know you don’t want to
d. Both (a) and (c)
12. After airbag manufacturers began using electrical signals to ignite small chemical explosions that can fully inflate an airbag, they were able to inflate in about _________
a. half a second
b. 30 milliseconds
c. 40 milliseconds
d. 50 milliseconds
13. According to the CDC, which of the following is a predictable effect on driving for someone with a BAC level of .05%?
a. Difficulty steering.
b. Question Text
c. Reduced ability to track moving objects.
d. All of the above
14. Windshields must be free of any stickers that are:
a. Distracting to other drivers
b. Not in black or white
c. Not required by law
d. Obstructing your view of any part of the road
15. If you will be transporting alcoholic beverages in your motor vehicle, make certain that the beverage containers are __________ before transporting the alcohol.
a. in their unopened, store-bought condition
b. all in the same place in the vehicle
c. out of your reach from the driver’s seat
d. in paper bags
16. Which of the following is defined as a VRU in the State of Florida?
a. A person riding an animal.
b. A person operating a moped lawfully on the roadway.
c. A horse drawn carriage.
d. All of the above
17. According to reports and data from the CDC and NHTSA, approximately how many standard drinks would be the legal limit for a male (over 20 weighing 195.7 lbs.) if he were to drive 1 hour later?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
18. Long-term heavy drinking can lead to brain swelling.
a. True/Yes
b. False/No
19. The ABC model of attitudes includes a cognitive component, a behavioral component, and an __________ component.
a. attitude
b. affirmative
c. affective
20. If you need to take prescribed medication that lists drowsiness as a possible side effect, you should:
a. skip taking the medication until you know you won’t be driving
b. time your doses so there is plenty of time between taking the medication and driving
c. take the medication while driving so the effects don’t kick in until you arrive at your destination
d. None of the above
21. Be cautious in ________ where there are lots of people walking near your vehicle.
a. parades
b. parking lots
c. driveways
d. private roads
22. Any person convicted of a DUI in the State of Florida for the first time will be punished by:
a. A fine of not less than $500 or more than $1000
b. Imprisonment for not more than 6 months
c. Mandatory placement of an IID on all vehicles operated by that person
d. Both (a) and (b)
23. Pain relievers are also known as:
a. Analgesics
b. Depressants
c. Sedatives
d. Tranquilizers
24. The "Drug Facts" label on the container of a medication must be written using __________ language, so that it is easily understood.
a. medical
b. technical
c. plain
d. scientific
25. According to the 2009 publication of the Annual Economic Impact of Alcohol and Drug Use in Florida from the FADAA, alcohol-related crashes in Florida cost the State more than __________ in 2008 alone.
a. $7 million
b. $177 million
c. $1.7 billion
d. $7 billion
26. Second-generation antihistamine medications are __________ likely to cause neurological side-effects, like dizziness and drowsiness, than are first-generation antihistamine medications.
a. more
b. just as
c. less
27. Intersection crossing markings indicate the __________ path of bicyclists.
a. exclusive
b. shared
c. intended
d. None of the above
28. Motorcycles have the ability to _________ more quickly than other vehicles.
a. turn
b. stop
c. accelerate
d. All of the above
29. A person operating a vehicle with an IID must blow into the device and receive a __________ BAC result before the IID will allow the vehicle’s engine to start.
a. 0.02%
b. 0.00%
c. 0.08%
d. Any amount below the legal limit
30. You can never have points taken off of your driving record once suspended, even if it was your first suspension.
a. True/Yes
b. False/No
31. If you need to pass a car while traveling in the right lane, but your turn indicators are not functional, you may use __________ instead.
a. sign language
b. a pattern in brake lights
c. a slow transition to the left lane
d. hand signals
32. Few substances can impede a person’s ability to operate a vehicle safely and effectively.
a. True/Yes
b. False/No
33. The positive short-term effects caused by stimulants give these drugs a __________ potential for abuse and addiction.
a. low
b. moderate
c. high
34. Some studies have demonstrated that being under the influence of opioids while driving can __________ your risk of having a crash.
a. double
b. triple
c. slightly increase
d. have no effect on
35. Regular use of methamphetamines and nicotine can lead to __________ and tooth rot.
a. bad breath
b. cancer of the mouth
c. gum disease
d. permanent changes in ability to taste
36. A survey created by the American Addiction Centers and filled by more than 1,000 Americans found that __________ of respondents reported that alcohol was the first drug they ever tried.
a. just under 50%
b. about 60%
c. over 65%
d. None of the above
37. The need for ever-increasing doses of opioid analgesics to treat pain is one reason these drugs __________
a. carry a high risk for addiction and abuse
b. are very expensive and rarely used in hospitals
c. should be used to treat chronic pain
d. None of the above
38. Why is it so difficult to establish the predictable dangers of driving under the influence of drugs compared to alcohol?
a. Different drugs have different effects on the body.
b. Drugs affect different people differently.
c. The same dose may affect a person differently on a different day.
d. All of the above
39. If you are facing a flashing yellow light, __________ and approach the intersection with care.
a. maintain speed
b. increase speed
c. treat it as a stop sign
d. reduce speed
40. While it goes without saying that driving-related skills can be impaired by a wide variety of illegal substances and medications, determining the exact mechanisms and the extent of the problem has been __________ for researchers to establish.
a. easy
b. impossible
c. difficult
d. expensive
1. c. 3
2. d. All of the above
3. d. 1984
4. a. 15 feet
5. c. guide drivers safely through the work area
6. b. Your body’s immune system attacks the active compounds of the drug, resulting in the intoxicating effects associated with the substance.
7. a. citation
8. c. harsher
9. a. True/Yes
10. c. 55
11. c. Let them know you don’t want to
12. c. 40 milliseconds
13. d. All of the above
14. d. Obstructing your view of any part of the road
15. a. in their unopened, store-bought condition
16. d. All of the above
17. a. 1
18. a. True/Yes
19. c. affective
20. b. time your doses so there is plenty of time between taking the medication and driving
21. b. parking lots
22. d. Both (a) and (b)
23. a. Analgesics
24. c. plain
25. c. $1.7 billion
26. c. less
27. b. shared
28. d. All of the above
29. b. 0.00%
30. b. False/No
31. d. hand signals
32. b. False/No
33. c. high
34. b. triple
35. c. gum disease
36. c. over 65%
37. a. carry a high risk for addiction and abuse
38. d. All of the above
39. d. reduce speed
40. c. difficult