AK DMV Defensive Driving Techniques 5

Question 1

What is the main danger of 'highway hypnosis' on long, straight roads?

Accepted Answer

You become drowsy and inattentive without realizing it

Answer

Monotonous driving dulls attention and can put a driver into a trance-like, unresponsive state.

Question 2

Before pulling out to pass, checking your mirrors is not enough because:

Accepted Answer

A vehicle may already be overtaking you in your blind spot

Answer

A faster vehicle already passing you can be hidden in your blind spot and invisible in mirrors.

Question 3

You encounter dense fog while driving. A defensive driver should:

Accepted Answer

Slow down, use low-beam headlights, and be ready to pull off the road if visibility fails

Answer

Low beams reduce glare in fog, and reduced speed matches your stopping distance to what you can see.

Question 4

Which situation is a clue that the driver ahead of you may be impaired?

Accepted Answer

Weaving within the lane, inconsistent speed, and delayed reactions at lights

Answer

Weaving, erratic speed, and slow responses are classic warning signs of an impaired driver to keep away from.

Question 5

If a vehicle approaches you head-on in your lane, your best defensive action is to:

Accepted Answer

Slow down, sound your horn, and steer right toward the shoulder

Answer

Moving right keeps you out of the path the other driver is most likely to return to.

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