Questions 1.All of the following are designed to make roads safer, except A. Reckless Drivers B. Speed limits C. Traffic lights D. Seatbelts 2.When a car reacts to traffic lights turning from yellow to red,what does "reaction time"represent? A. The time taken for the driver to respond B. The time taken for the car to speed up C. The time taken for the car to stop D. The time taken for the traffic lights to change 3.Which factor will cause a driver to react and stop their car more slowly? A. Regular exercise B. Having passengers in the back seat C. Listening to music D. Consuming alcohol 1. Why is it important to maintain a safe distance behind another automobile on the highway? A. To save fuel consumption B. To impress other drivers with skillful driving C. To minimize the risk of accidents and injuries D. To increase traffic flow

1. **A. Reckless Drivers**<br /><br /> Speed limits, traffic lights, and seatbelts are all designed to improve road safety. Reckless drivers, on the other hand, create dangerous situations and increase the risk of accidents.<br /><br />2. **A. The time taken for the driver to respond**<br /><br /> Reaction time refers specifically to the time it takes for a driver to perceive a stimulus (like a yellow light turning red) and initiate a response (like braking).<br /><br />3. **D. Consuming alcohol**<br /><br /> Alcohol impairs judgment, slows reaction time, and reduces coordination, making it much harder for a driver to react and stop quickly and safely. Regular exercise, having backseat passengers, and listening to music (at a reasonable volume) do not have the same direct and significant negative impact on reaction time and braking ability.<br /><br />4. **C. To minimize the risk of accidents and injuries**<br /><br /> Maintaining a safe following distance gives a driver enough time to react and brake if the car in front suddenly slows down or stops. This is crucial for preventing rear-end collisions. While saving fuel and increasing traffic flow can be secondary benefits of maintaining a safe distance, the primary reason is safety. Impressing other drivers is not a valid or safe reason for maintaining a following distance.<br />