Responsible Driving

Chapter 16: Options and Responses

Physical Readiness

Select the phrase that best completes each sentence below. Write the letter of the answer you have chosen to the left of each statement.

1
Driver fatigue can be caused by (pg. 338)
A)boredom.
B)overwork.
C)exposure to too much sun.
D)all of the above.
2
The reason that you should turn your engine off if you have to pull over in a rest area for sleep is to (pg. 341)
A)prevent a robbery of your vehicle.
B)prevent driver fatigue.
C)prevent the noise of the vehicle’s engine from disturbing anyone.
D)prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
3
Of all your senses that you use while driving, the most important one is your sense of (pg. 347)
A)a. hearing.
B)b. sight.
C)smell.
D)taste.
4
The best remedy for driving fatigue is (pg. 339)
A)fresh air.
B)rest.
C)singing loudly.
D)coffee.
5
If you must stop along a roadway to rest, you should (pg. 341)
A)try to find a lighted area, then pull over as far off the road as possible.
B)lock all doors but keep the window open a little.
C)turn on your parking lights but turn off all other accessories.
D)do all of the above

Read each statement below. If it is true, place a T in the space to the left of the statement. If the statement is false, place an F next to it.

6
A cold can affect your ability to remain alert while driving. (pg. 342)
A)True
B)False
7
People with physical disabilities can drive if they prove that they are able to drive safely. (pg. 345)
A)True
B)False
8
A hand-operated brake and accelerator can help people without the full use of their legs to drive. (pg. 346)
A)True
B)False
9
Prosthetic device is another term for an artificial limb. (pg. 346)
A)True
B)False
10
A person with cerebral palsy may be able to get a driver's license. (pg. 345)
A)True
B)False
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