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

Indiana recommends a minimum 3-second following distance under normal conditions, increasing in bad weather or heavy traffic.

Question 2

When driving in dense fog, you should use:

Accepted Answer

Low-beam headlights

Answer

Low-beam headlights should be used in fog because high beams reflect off the fog and reduce visibility further.

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

During a blowout, grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas gradually, and steer straight before carefully moving to the shoulder.

Question 4

What is hydroplaning?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on a thin film of water instead of the road surface, causing loss of traction and steering control.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

6 seconds

Answer

In wet conditions, stopping distances increase significantly, so you should double your following distance to at least 6 seconds.

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