Defensive Driving Flashcards

Which of the following is the most important thing to do before traveling on a long trip?

Answer: Get plenty of rest before starting out.

Explanation: Driving long distances can be exhausting, and you risk falling asleep behind the wheel.

If the headlights of an oncoming car distract you at night, you should:

Answer: Slow down, until your eyes recover.

Explanation: Slow down, look to the left side of the road, and wait for your eyes to adjust before speeding up.

If you're a novice driver and you're learning to drive at night for the first time, you should:

Answer: Drive mainly on streets that you know well.

Explanation: When you first start driving at night, practice on familiar roads. Driving at night is very different from driving during the day, therefore removing the additional difficulty of unknown surroundings can help you progress safely.

Scanning is necessary while driving in order to notice everything that is going on on the road. What exactly does scanning entail?

Answer: When driving, keep your eyes forward, to the sides, and in all mirrors.

Explanation: Continuously scanning in all directions keeps you aware of what's going on around you and provides you a higher chance of reacting quickly in an emergency.

It's late at night, and you're on your way home from the movies. You're in the middle of a long line of cars. How big of a gap should you leave between your car and the cars ahead of you?

Answer: A 4 second interval is recommended because it is easy to misread distances at night.

Explanation: Distances are more difficult to judge at night. A four-second gap is considered safe.

You come across another driver that is hostile, selfish, or uneducated while driving. You ought to:

Answer: Stay calm and in control of your vehicle at all times.

Explanation: You're in charge of your own driving.

When the weather is bad and it's difficult to see, you should

Answer: Slow down and double your following space behind the vehicle in front of you by turning on your headlights and slowing down.

Explanation: In the rain, your stopping distances may lengthen, and if vision is reduced, it will take you longer to respond to an emergency situation. Because other vehicles will not be able to see you as well, headlights are essential.

You're preparing to move away from the kerb. What should be the last thing you do before entering traffic?

Answer: Check over your shoulder.

Explanation: You can notice objects that are in your blind spot by looking over your shoulder.

When driving behind any vehicle, at any speed, in good weather, you should:

Answer: Stay at least three seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.

Explanation: In an emergency, staying three seconds or more behind the vehicle in front of you will give you enough time to react. If the weather is damp, this distance should be increased.

One of the defensive driving guidelines is

Answer: Maintain your alertness and keep your eyes moving.

Explanation: Keep your eyes moving, pay attention to what is going on along the sides of the road, and glance back every few seconds in your mirrors.

Under normal conditions, a safe following distance between your car and the car ahead is:

Answer: Three second behind the vehicle you follow

Explanation: Keep a safe distance and follow. Implement the three-second rule. In adverse weather or with limited sight, increase your following distance.

You are permitted to park and leave your car.

Answer: None of the above.

Explanation: Never leave your car parked or unattended in a bridge or tunnel, 50 feet or less from a railroad crossing, or in the space between the curb and a safety zone.

Signs indicating minimum speeds are made to

Answer: Maintain a smooth flow of traffic.

Explanation: Some highways also have minimum speed limits to maintain traffic flow. Driving more slowly than the minimum speed might disrupt traffic and lead to hazard.

On long journeys, you can avoid falling asleep by

Answer: Taking breaks at regular intervals.

Explanation: Get a decent night's sleep before leaving on your trip. Plan to travel great distances by car with a friend. Plan frequent pauses, such as every 100 miles or two hours. Avoid drugs and alcohol that can make you less effective.

Your lane position need to be ____________.

Answer: Protect your lane from other drivers.

Explanation: Your lane location should: Boost your capacity for vision and visibility. Stay out of people's blind areas. Defend your lane against other motorists. Make your intentions known. assist you in avoiding wind gusts from other cars. provide a path of escape.

When approaching a freeway:

Answer: Vehicles already on the freeway have the right-of-way, thus you must yield to them.

Explanation: At or close to the speed of traffic, merge onto the freeway. Unless absolutely necessary, avoid stopping before joining the flow of traffic on the motorway. The right of way is given to freeway traffic. Watch out for nearby automobiles. Use your turn signals and side mirrors.

A safe speed for driving your car

Answer: Depending on the climate and the condition of the roads.

Explanation: If there is no posted limit, you must adhere to the posted speed limit of 55 mph (88 km/h). The safest speed to drive would be substantially lower than the legal limit of 55 mph (88 km/h) on an icy or foggy freeway.

Seat belts can be most effective as injury preventive devices when they are worn by

Answer: Anyone who is in the car, including the driver.

Explanation: Every time you drive, ensure sure everyone is buckled up in their seats. A passenger who is not wearing a seatbelt in a collision becomes a projectile and a threat to everyone else in the car.

If you are engaged in an accident, you must provide:

Answer: All of the above.

Explanation: Everyone involved in a collision should provide the other drivers their name, address, registration details, and insurance information before leaving the scene. Reasonable aid should be given if anyone was hurt in the collision.

Defensive drivers should do the following:

Answer: All of the above.

Explanation: Utilizing defensive driving techniques will help you avoid collisions. Drivers who practice defensive driving should always be aware of their surroundings, be on the lookout for potential difficulties, and be ready to take immediate action.