DKT - Driver Knowledge Test Car Driver Knowledge Test – Defensive Driving 1

Question 1

What is the recommended minimum following distance behind the vehicle in front under normal conditions?

Accepted Answer

A three-second gap between your vehicle and the one ahead

Answer

A three-second gap gives you enough time to perceive a hazard and brake safely. In adverse conditions such as rain or poor visibility, this gap should be increased further.

Question 2

When an aggressive driver tailgates you, the safest defensive response is to:

Accepted Answer

Move to a safer lane or pull over when safe to let them pass

Answer

Engaging with an aggressive driver escalates risk. The safest option is to remove yourself from the situation by changing lanes or pulling over, allowing them to pass.

Question 3

When driving at night, you should use high-beam headlights:

Accepted Answer

Only when there are no oncoming vehicles or vehicles ahead

Answer

High beams greatly improve your vision at night, but must be switched to low beam when an oncoming vehicle approaches or when following another vehicle, to avoid blinding other drivers.

Question 4

You are approaching an intersection with a green light. A defensive driver should:

Accepted Answer

Cover the brake and scan for vehicles that may run the red light

Answer

A green light gives you the right of way but not guaranteed safety. Covering the brake and scanning for red-light runners is a core defensive habit at intersections.

Question 5

Driver fatigue is best managed by:

Accepted Answer

Stopping for a rest break of at least 15–20 minutes when feeling drowsy

Answer

Only genuine rest eliminates fatigue. Stimulants and distractions provide only brief relief and do not restore reaction time or judgment. Stopping is the only safe choice.

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DKT - Driver Knowledge Test Car Driver Knowledge Test – Defensive Driving 1