Quiz Your New Driver Before They Hit the Road
Letting a new driver loose on the roads can be nerve-wracking. Luckily, you can help your teen to be better prepared by giving them this quiz.
1. What should you do if you spot an emergency vehicle with its lights on?
a. Pull over to the left
b. Ignore it
c. Pull over to the right
d. Let it pass and then follow it
2. What do you need to always have with you while driving?
a. License
b. Registration
c. Insurance card
d. All of the above
3. When can you turn right on red?
a. Anytime
b. After making a complete stop
c. When there is a sign that says “No turn on red”
d. All of the above
4. How loud should you play music?
a. As loud as you want
b. At a non-distracting level
c. Under 25 DB
d. None of the above
5. Where are you likely to see a speed limit drop?
a. On the highway
b. Neighborhood roads
c. School zones
d. Both b & c are correct
6. What should you do if your vehicle is hit?
a. Yell at the other driver
b. Drive away if the damage isn’t bad
c. Ensure the safety of passengers and yourself, then exchange information like phone numbers and insurance information.
d. None of the above
The next section will include fill-in-the-blank questions. These will be specific to the vehicle your teen drives:
- Where is the parking break?
- How do you use the windshield wipers?
- How do you use the windshield wiper fluid?
- Where is the child lock?
- How do you turn off the child lock?
- What is the legal maximum number of passengers you may drive?
- Where is the spare tire?
ANSWERS:
1. What should you do if you spot an emergency vehicle with its lights on?
Answer: C. Pull over to the right. This is a good rule of thumb for new drivers to know. However, it’s important to explain that there will be times when they need to move in other directions for an emergency vehicle to pass. The bottom line is to ensure the vehicle can pass in an orderly fashion.
2. What do you need to always have with you while driving?
Answer: D. All of the above. In the event you are in a car accident or get pulled over, you will need these documents present to deal with each situation. Always make sure to have these with you when driving your car, even for a short distance.
3. When can you turn right on red?
Answer: B. After making a complete stop. Although you can turn right on red as long as there is no sign prohibiting it, you must still be sure to come to a complete stop before turning.
4. How loud should you play your music?
Answer: B. At a non-distracting level. While there is no federal law that limits the volume level of music in a car, a new driver should always be focused on the road first. Ensure that music is kept at an appropriate level that still allows you to focus on the road.
5. Where are you likely to see a speed limit drop?
Answer: D. Both b & c are correct. Expecting a speed limit drop and knowing when to slow down will help keep these areas safe while also keeping a driver out of trouble.
6. What should you do if your vehicle is hit?
Answer: C. Ensure the safety of passengers and yourself, then exchange information like phone numbers and insurance information. Although we hope these situations never happen, it’s good to be prepared for if they do. When your vehicle is hit, the first important thing is the safety of everyone involved. After that is secured, the driver can decide whether to call 911 or simply exchange information with the other driver. A 911 call would depend on the severity of the collision and the discretion of the driver.
No matter how prepared your teen is, accidents can still occur. If one does, use Carwise to help find an Auto Body shop near you: carwise.com/auto-body-shops
