Close Call Quiz
Every day it seems traffic gets more congested, cars move faster and for many, driving becomes very stressful and, quite simply, a hassle. Is that the case with you?
Ask yourself the following questions.
| 1. Do you sometimes say, "Whew, that was close." | Yes No |
| 2. At times, do cars seem to appear from nowhere? | Yes No |
| 3. At intersections, do cars sometimes proceed when you felt you had the right of way? | Yes No |
| 4. Are gaps in traffic harder to judge? | Yes No |
| 5. Do others honk at you? | Yes No |
| 6. After driving, do you feel physically exhausted? | Yes No |
| 7. Do you think you are slower than you used to be in reacting to dangerous driving situations? | Yes No |
| 8. Have you had an increased number of near-accidents in the past year? | Yes No |
| 9. Do you find it difficult to decide when to join traffic on a busy interstate highway? | Yes No |
| 10. Do intersections bother you because there is so much to watch for in all directions? | Yes No |
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you have perhaps had a close call for an accident. It is important to replay and analyze these near misses because we can learn from them. Ask yourself:
- Could I have prevented the situation?
- Should I have reacted differently?
- Did I fail to see something?
- Why was the other driver honking at me?
This quiz is provided as a service of the AARP Driver Safety Program. Your results are neither recorded nor transmitted to any other entity or organization.
