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

Answer

A space cushion in all directions gives you reaction time and room to maneuver if another driver or road condition creates a hazard.

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

Answer

Letting an aggressive driver pass by changing lanes or pulling over de-escalates the situation and keeps you safe.

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

Answer

Assessing both the speed and distance of vehicles in the lane you're entering determines whether a safe gap exists.

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

Answer

Gradually steering back onto the road while reducing speed prevents overcorrection, which can cause a rollover or loss of control.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Focusing only on a hazard and unintentionally steering toward it

Answer

Target fixation occurs when a driver focuses so intently on a hazard that they unconsciously steer toward it instead of away from it.

CT DMV - Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test