Defensive Driving Techniques Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of maintaining a 'space cushion' around your vehicle?
Answer: To give yourself time and space to react to hazards
A space cushion provides reaction time and maneuvering room, which are critical for avoiding collisions with unexpected hazards.
At night, when should a chauffeur switch from high beams to low beams?
Answer: When an oncoming vehicle is within 500 feet
High beams can blind oncoming drivers, so US law and safe practice require switching to low beams within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle.
A chauffeur notices the vehicle behind is tailgating. The best defensive response is to:
Answer: Gradually slow down to increase following distance ahead of you
Increasing space ahead gives you more stopping distance, reducing the risk of a rear-end collision if you need to brake suddenly.
What is the safest strategy when driving through a construction zone with lane shifts?
Answer: Reduce speed, increase following distance, and stay alert for workers
Construction zones have unpredictable hazards including workers on foot; reduced speed and increased following distance are essential defensive measures.
When a traffic signal turns yellow as you approach an intersection, a defensive driver should:
Answer: Assess your speed and distance to decide whether to stop or proceed safely
Whether to stop or proceed depends on your speed and distance from the stop line; making a controlled decision is safer than automatic action.
Which of the following best describes 'target fixation' and its danger?
Answer: Locking your eyes on a hazard, causing you to steer toward it
Target fixation causes drivers to unconsciously steer toward whatever they are staring at, increasing the chance of hitting the hazard.
When transporting VIP passengers, how does a professional chauffeur manage an aggressive driver nearby?
Answer: Avoid eye contact, yield space, and create distance from the aggressor
Disengaging from aggressive drivers removes you from a volatile situation and prioritizes passenger safety over winning a road conflict.