Most drivers assume they’re great behind the wheel. But we’ve all seen enough speeding, swerving and just downright questionable behavior on the road to realize some people are deluding themselves.
“Public polls show that most Americans think they are above-average drivers, which technically is impossible,” says Jonathan Adkins, executive director of the Governors Highway Safety Association. “When we overestimate our skill level, we put not only ourselves, but others on the road at risk.”
You can avoid tickets and fender benders (or worse!) by honestly assessing your driving ability. If it has been a while since you’ve dusted off your driver’s ed manual, take our quiz to see if your skills are still up to par or if it’s time for a defensive driving course to sharpen your skills.
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Most drivers assume they’re great behind the wheel. But we’ve all seen enough speeding, swerving and just downright questionable behavior on the road to realize some people are deluding themselves.
“Public polls show that most Americans think they are above-average drivers, which technically is impossible,” says Jonathan Adkins, executive director of the Governors Highway Safety Association. “When we overestimate our skill level, we put not only ourselves, but others on the road at risk.”
You can avoid tickets and fender benders (or worse!) by honestly assessing your driving ability. If it has been a while since you’ve dusted off your driver’s ed manual, take our quiz to see if your skills are still up to par or if it’s time for a defensive driving course to sharpen your skills.
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Question 1 of 7
1. Question
Which of these activities affect a driver’s ability to focus on the road?
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Just listening to conversation can substantially reduce the brain’s ability to process movement, according to the National Safety Council—and that’s what driving is all about. Distracted driving caused more than a quarter of fatal accidents in 2015, according to a NSC report, so save the calls, texts and sing-alongs for later.
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Just listening to conversation can substantially reduce the brain’s ability to process movement, according to the National Safety Council—and that’s what driving is all about. Distracted driving caused more than a quarter of fatal accidents in 2015, according to a NSC report, so save the calls, texts and sing-alongs for later.
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Question 2 of 7
2. Question
To avoid tailgating, you should obey the _____-second rule: Note when the vehicle ahead of you passes a stationary object, such as a road sign, then make sure at least _____ seconds go by before you pass it.
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You should count at minimum three seconds, according to many driving manuals, such as that of California’s Department of Motor Vehicles. If you’re feeling sluggish or the weather is bad, leave more space (counting to four or more seconds) to be safer.
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You should count at minimum three seconds, according to many driving manuals, such as that of California’s Department of Motor Vehicles. If you’re feeling sluggish or the weather is bad, leave more space (counting to four or more seconds) to be safer.
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Question 3 of 7
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You’re waiting to turn right at an intersection. The light turns green and you start to turn, but suddenly a pedestrian steps into the crosswalk. Who has the right-of-way?
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Pedestrians are protected in crosswalks. In many states, they also have the right-of-way in most scenarios, short of darting out suddenly into traffic, according to information on individual state laws complied by the National Conference of State Legislatures. Check state laws and give pedestrians plenty of space.
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Pedestrians are protected in crosswalks. In many states, they also have the right-of-way in most scenarios, short of darting out suddenly into traffic, according to information on individual state laws complied by the National Conference of State Legislatures. Check state laws and give pedestrians plenty of space.
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Question 4 of 7
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Rush hour traffic is a nightmare and you’re waiting at a backed-up intersection to go straight. The light turns green, but you can’t get through the intersection. What’s the best course of action?
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Entering an intersection before traffic ahead clears, and staying there after the traffic light turns red is known as blocking the box, and states, cities, and counties have laws against it, such as Washington State. Even if you have a green light, wait until the intersection is clear to go.
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Entering an intersection before traffic ahead clears, and staying there after the traffic light turns red is known as blocking the box, and states, cities, and counties have laws against it, such as Washington State. The better approach, according to the New York State driver’s manual, is to wait until the intersection is clear to go.
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Question 5 of 7
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Mother Nature has unleashed a barrage of rain as you’re driving home from work. What should you do?
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Turning on your windshield wipers is (hopefully) a no-brainer, and headlights will improve your visibility and make you more visible to others. Since you can’t judge the actual depth of water on a roadway, the National Weather Service urges you to turn back if the road is flooded.
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Turning on your windshield wipers is (hopefully) a no-brainer, and headlights will improve your visibility and make you more visible to others. Since you can’t judge the actual depth of water on a roadway, the National Weather Service urges you to turn back if the road is flooded.
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Question 6 of 7
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You’re in the left-hand lane on the highway, and cars are going faster than you on the right. True or false: You should move into the right lane when it is safe to do so.
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If you’re not keeping speed with traffic, you should move to the right lane, according to the law in the majority of states, as compiled by Jalopnik. In some states, like Illinois, the left lane is only used for passing or exiting.
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If you’re not keeping speed with traffic, you should move to the right lane, according to the law in the majority of states, as compiled by Jalopnik. In some states, like Illinois, the left lane is only used for passing or exiting.
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Question 7 of 7
7. Question
You’re driving on a two-lane road with solid double lines when you come upon a truck that’s inching along. When can you pass the truck?
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If you answered B or C, it’s time to go back to basics! Double lines mean that overtaking another vehicle is not safe or permitted, according to the Federal Highway Administration.
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If you answered B or C, it’s time to go back to basics! Double lines mean that overtaking another vehicle is not safe or permitted, according to the Federal Highway Administration.
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Marilyn says,
Good stuff thank you!
Howard says,
Question 6 of 7 …..did not state how fast the vehicle in the left lane was
traveling….if the vehicle in the left lane was traveling at the designated speed limit or better,
then he should not move to the right lane and break the speed limit and pass another vehicle unless maybe for his or another emergency. I always thought over the many years of driving
that the left lane ( inside lane should be for passing only ).
thanks
Edward Green says,
Nobody said the driver should break the speed limits it, but if he is being continually overtaken on the right he should move over. The only time I would be obstinate about changing lanes is if all lanes were at capacity in heavy traffic.
Pablo Campa says,
I got an 85.71%, go figure I thought I would fail this one.
Mike H says,
You should have got 100%
Tangla Coleman says,
This makes you think about certain things when you are driving but it brings to light that I am held responsible for bad drivers as well as myself. My insurance premium is best on how I watch out for them not my personal driving record. Being that I have not caused an accident in over 10 years but my premium can not be reduced because of someone else. Also if cars are stolen in my neighborhood that’s my fault as well, another reason to raise my premium. Thank you for proving I’m a good driver but it does nothing for my bank account or help me lower my premium.
Paula M. Ward says,
That was too easy.
B. Wissler says,
I was never taught a “2-second rule”—I was taught that the distance should depend on how fast you’re going. That is, more distance is needed at higher speeds.
garland ricks says,
100% – cool! and I learned more to help be a more safe driver! thanks!
Deborah Leigh Bruno says,
I aced that driving quiz!
Jack Gabbert says,
I’d like to see Geico and other insurers let state and municipal governments know that photo radar speed enforcement is a good thing. Greater Phoenix has pretty much outlawed it and it is anarchy out there. There is no fast lane, they all have the same speed limit.
Sean David says,
I don’t like the way question 2 is set up. Many people were taught a 2-second rule, and while that is outdated info, using it as the subject of a true/false question results in people analyzing the question and assuming that whoever wrote the question was using the older standard or doesn’t live in a place that uses the newer 3-second rule. A better format for the question would have been multiple choice with 1-, 2-, and 3-second answers, plus a none of the above choice. Many more people would correctly select 3-seconds as the answer, then saying “false” to the 2-second reference in the current quiz.
Bugs says,
I missed that one too. I was taught the 2 second rule
Pablo Campa says,
That is true, and that’s the one I missed. Go figure!
Bintinlaye365 says,
Good comment, that was the only one I missed too! It was 2-second rule when I got my license and I’vnt read the new manual yet, please reform the question. Thanks.
Terry says,
The first question is wrong no mater which one you answer but the bluetooth is least objective.
Terry says,
Also the question is which one not none on number one
Sean David says,
The correct answer is “none of the above” — They all distract people. When part of your brain is focused on a conversation, that part is not listening to your vehicle, the road, other traffic, or other sounds that could alert you to a problem (train whistles, people yelling, or anything out of the ordinary). This also applies to conversation in the vehicle, radios, CDs, etc.
Pamela Akemon says,
If talking on a hands-free phone is distracting, so is a passenger. Talking to passengers has never been labeled as a distraction even though it truly is.
Think about that next time you frown upon talking while driving.
GEOF GAERTNER says,
I know I’m a great driver 50 plus years.TOO bad I don’t get a better discount for the 21 year old car I drive and the 3,000 miles I drive a year !!!!!!
Jack Gabbert says,
I also wish Geico would better take into consideration how little I drive. I have one vehicle, an old ’91 pickup that is only a back up utility vehicle that I only drive about 200 miles a year, and yet I pay some serious liability coverage for it.
Damien says,
It was a good quiz I think everybody should take them more often
Lisa says,
Love this quiz any more?
terry says,
excellent quiz. I got a perfect score . Not bad. keep them coming.