Defensive Driving Techniques Flashcards
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What is the recommended defensive strategy when driving through a blind curve on a two-lane road?
Answer: Stay in the right portion of your lane and reduce speed before the curve
Slowing before a blind curve and staying right keeps you within your lane and provides maximum reaction distance if oncoming traffic appears.
During a pre-trip inspection, a chauffeur discovers the left rear tire is significantly underinflated. What should occur?
Answer: Do not operate the vehicle until the tire is properly inflated or replaced
Underinflated tires overheat, handle poorly, and can cause blowouts; operating the vehicle creates serious safety risk for passengers.
When a chauffeur is driving in stop-and-go traffic, the technique of 'slow and go' (not stopping fully when possible) is beneficial because:
Answer: It maintains momentum, reduces fuel waste, and keeps following distance more consistent
Rolling slowly rather than stopping repeatedly reduces collision risk, eases fuel consumption, and allows smoother spacing management in dense traffic.
Which of these is an example of a 'passive' (environmental) road hazard a chauffeur must anticipate?
Answer: Potholes, road debris, and oil slicks on the pavement
Passive hazards are fixed or environmental dangers in the roadway itself, as opposed to active hazards caused by other road users' behavior.
When picking up or dropping off a passenger in a busy urban area, a defensive chauffeur should:
Answer: Find a legal stopping zone and fully clear the travel lane
Stopping in a legal zone and clearing traffic lanes protects passengers from being struck while entering or exiting the vehicle.
What is the primary defensive purpose of adjusting mirrors and seat position before starting a trip?
Answer: To maximize field of view and eliminate as many blind spots as possible
Proper mirror and seat adjustment maximizes your field of vision and minimizes blind spots, which is foundational to safe defensive driving.
If a chauffeur experiences brake fade on a long downhill grade, the correct technique is to:
Answer: Shift to a lower gear to use engine braking and apply brakes intermittently
Engine braking in a lower gear reduces the demand on service brakes, preventing overheating and allowing intermittent brake application to cool rotors.