AK DMV Defensive Driving Techniques 3

Question 1

Your vehicle starts to skid on packed snow with the rear sliding right. You should:

Accepted Answer

Ease off the gas and steer gently to the right, in the direction of the skid

Answer

Steering in the direction the rear is sliding while easing off the accelerator helps the tires regain grip.

Question 2

What does having an 'escape route' mean in defensive driving?

Accepted Answer

Always knowing an open space you can steer into if a hazard develops

Answer

An escape route is an open space around your vehicle you can use to avoid a sudden hazard.

Question 3

When driving into low sun glare on a snow-covered road, you should:

Accepted Answer

Slow down, use sunglasses and your visor, and increase following distance

Answer

Reducing speed and using glare protection compensates for reduced visibility off snow and sun.

Question 4

Another driver runs a red light as you enter an intersection on green. This shows why defensive drivers should:

Accepted Answer

Look left and right before entering any intersection, even with a green light

Answer

A green light gives you the right-of-way but never guarantees cross traffic will stop.

Question 5

If your accelerator pedal sticks while driving, the first thing you should do is:

Accepted Answer

Shift to neutral and brake, steering to a safe stop

Answer

Shifting to neutral removes engine power so you can brake and steer safely to the shoulder.

(AK DMV) Alaska Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test