BMV Safe Driving and Hazard Awareness

Question 1

What is the recommended minimum following distance under normal driving conditions?

Accepted Answer

3-second rule

Answer

1-second rule

Answer

2-second rule

Answer

5-second rule

Question 2

When driving in dense fog, you should use:

Accepted Answer

Low-beam headlights

Answer

High-beam headlights

Answer

Hazard lights only

Answer

No lights — they reflect back

Question 3

What is the first action you should take if you experience a tire blowout at highway speed?

Accepted Answer

Grip the steering wheel firmly and ease off the accelerator

Answer

Brake hard immediately

Answer

Turn sharply to the shoulder

Answer

Shift into park immediately

Question 4

What is hydroplaning?

Accepted Answer

A vehicle's tires losing contact with the road due to a layer of water

Answer

Skidding on ice due to frozen brakes

Answer

Excessive vibration from uneven tires

Answer

Sudden loss of steering in high winds

Question 5

When driving in rain, you should increase your following distance to at least:

Accepted Answer

6 seconds

Answer

2 seconds

Answer

3 seconds

Answer

4 seconds

Question 6

What should you do first if your brakes feel like they are fading or failing?

Accepted Answer

Pump the brakes rapidly to build pressure

Answer

Open the door and drag your foot

Answer

Shift into reverse to slow down

Answer

Turn off the engine immediately