QUIZ: Safe Summer Travel

To many, summer in Florida means fun in the sun, but it’s also an important time to focus on road safety and driving defensively. Spikes in tourism and traveling between Memorial Day and Labor Day often translate to increased traffic, so here’s a quick quiz to help you keep your cool and arrive alive.
1. For the safety of your children and pets, never leave them in a vehicle unattended, even for a short time. The inside of a vehicle can heat up by __ degrees in just 10 minutes.*
- 5
- 10
- 15
- 20
Correct!

Keep in mind that a child’s body temperature can rise three to five times faster than an adult’s, and heatstroke in a closed vehicle can occur when the temperature outside is as low as 57 degrees.
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Keep in mind that a child’s body temperature can rise three to five times faster than an adult’s, and heatstroke in a closed vehicle can occur when the temperature outside is as low as 57 degrees.

2. How can you avoid becoming an aggressive driver?*
- Don’t cut off other vehicles
- Stay out of trucks’ blind spots
- Obey the speed limit
- All of the above
Correct!

Don’t let high temperatures and increased traffic bring out the worst in you. Stay hydrated, be patient, and exercise caution.
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Don’t let high temperatures and increased traffic bring out the worst in you. Stay hydrated, be patient, and exercise caution.

3. Properly maintaining your tires isn’t important if you only go on one major road trip every year.*
- True
- False
Correct!

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drivers in the United States put more than 2.9 trillion miles on their tires each year with approximately 11,000 tire-related crashes. For tips on tire safety and maintenance, go to https://www.flhsmv.gov/safety-center/vehicle-safety/tire-safety/.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drivers in the United States put more than 2.9 trillion miles on their tires each year with approximately 11,000 tire-related crashes. For tips on tire safety and maintenance, go to https://www.flhsmv.gov/safety-center/vehicle-safety/tire-safety/.

4. Which of the following is NOT a vital entry in a road trip checklist?*
- Checking vehicle fluids
- Registering your emergency contact information at flhsmv.gov/eci
- Packing snacks and coffee
- Replacing cloudy headlights
Correct!

It’s important to start planning for a road trip at least a month ahead of time. For a great example of a road checklist and timeline, visit the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ website.
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It’s important to start planning for a road trip at least a month ahead of time. For a great example of a road checklist and timeline, visit the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ website.

5. Before beginning a road trip, make sure you haven’t received any recall notices regarding your vehicle. Vehicle manufacturers are required to fix the problem outlined in a recall by repairing it, replacing it, or in rare cases, repurchasing the vehicle.*
- True
- False
Correct!

Some examples of recalled items that may create an unreasonable safety risk or may fail to meet minimum safety standards are faulty airbags, car seats, tires, and transmissions.
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Some examples of recalled items that may create an unreasonable safety risk or may fail to meet minimum safety standards are faulty airbags, car seats, tires, and transmissions.
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