DGT DGT Speed Management & Distance Control

Question 1

What is the minimum safe following distance recommended when driving at highway speeds in normal conditions?

Accepted Answer

3 seconds

Answer

1 second

Answer

2 seconds

Answer

5 seconds

Question 2

If you are driving at 60 mph, approximately how many feet does your vehicle travel per second?

Accepted Answer

88 feet

Answer

44 feet

Answer

60 feet

Answer

110 feet

Question 3

When should you increase your following distance beyond the standard 3-second rule?

Accepted Answer

When roads are wet or visibility is reduced

Answer

When driving on a sunny day

Answer

When following a motorcycle

Answer

When driving in light traffic

Question 4

What is the primary reason speed limits are lower in school zones?

Accepted Answer

To allow children time to cross safely and give drivers reaction time

Answer

To reduce fuel consumption

Answer

To protect road surface wear

Answer

To reduce noise for nearby residents

Question 5

What is the general speed limit on a rural two-lane road in most U.S. states when no posted sign is visible?

Accepted Answer

55 mph

Answer

35 mph

Answer

45 mph

Answer

65 mph

Question 6

Which factor does NOT directly affect your total stopping distance?

Accepted Answer

Vehicle color

Answer

Reaction time

Answer

Vehicle weight

Answer

Tire condition