CT DMV Defensive Driving Techniques 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of maintaining a 'space cushion' around your vehicle?

Accepted Answer

To give yourself time and space to react to unexpected hazards

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To save fuel by reducing aerodynamic drag

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To signal to other drivers that you are an experienced driver

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To comply with minimum speed laws on highways

Question 2

What should you do when an aggressive driver tailgates you in Connecticut?

Accepted Answer

Safely change lanes or pull over to let them pass

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Brake suddenly to teach the driver a lesson

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Speed up to create more distance between you

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Flash your brake lights repeatedly

Question 3

Which factor is most important when judging a safe gap before changing lanes on a highway?

Accepted Answer

The speed and distance of vehicles in the target lane

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The color of the vehicle in the adjacent lane

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Whether your turn signal has been on for at least 3 seconds

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The time of day you are driving

Question 4

In Connecticut, what should you do when your vehicle's right wheels drop off the pavement edge?

Accepted Answer

Ease off the gas, grip the wheel firmly, and gradually steer back onto the road

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Jerk the steering wheel sharply back onto the road

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Brake hard and stay on the shoulder

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Accelerate and quickly return to the lane

Question 5

What does the term 'target fixation' mean in defensive driving?

Accepted Answer

Focusing only on a hazard and unintentionally steering toward it

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Keeping your eyes locked on your GPS target

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Setting a speed target before entering a curve

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Maintaining a fixed following distance from your target vehicle

Question 6

When driving in heavy rain in Connecticut, why should you turn on your headlights?

Accepted Answer

Connecticut law requires headlights whenever wipers are in use

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Headlights improve your windshield wiper performance

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Headlights heat the road surface and reduce hydroplaning

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Headlights increase engine power in low-visibility conditions

Question 7

Which of the following is a key element of the SIPDE defensive driving process?

Accepted Answer

Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

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Steer, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

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Signal, Increase speed, Park, Decide, Exit

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Stop, Inspect, Plan, Drive, Evaluate