AK DMV Defensive Driving Techniques 4

Question 1

Which action best prevents being hit from behind when you must slow suddenly?

Accepted Answer

Tap your brakes early to flash your brake lights as a warning

Answer

Early, gentle braking flashes your brake lights and gives following drivers time to react.

Question 2

A driver behind you is showing signs of road rage. You should:

Accepted Answer

Avoid eye contact, don't respond, and let them pass safely

Answer

Disengaging and letting an aggressive driver pass defuses the situation and keeps you safe.

Question 3

When passing a truck on a two-lane highway, a defensive driver should:

Accepted Answer

Ensure clear oncoming traffic, pass quickly without speeding excessively, and avoid lingering in the blind spot

Answer

Completing the pass efficiently while staying out of the truck's blind spots minimizes exposure to danger.

Question 4

What is the safest way to handle a tire blowout at highway speed?

Accepted Answer

Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and slow gradually before pulling over

Answer

Hard braking after a blowout can cause loss of control, so slow gradually while steering straight.

Question 5

Why should you avoid driving in another vehicle's blind spot?

Accepted Answer

The driver may change lanes into you without seeing you

Answer

If a driver cannot see you, any lane change they make could cause a collision.

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