DKT Car Driver Knowledge Test – Defensive Driving 2

Question 1

Defensive driving means:

Accepted Answer

Anticipating hazards and driving to prevent accidents

Answer

Defensive driving involves anticipating potential hazards and taking action to avoid them.

Question 2

When driving in heavy rain, you should:

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and increase following distance

Answer

Reducing speed and increasing following distance compensates for reduced traction and visibility.

Question 3

If your car begins to aquaplane, you should:

Accepted Answer

Take your foot off the accelerator and steer straight

Answer

Ease off the accelerator and keep the steering wheel straight until tyres regain grip.

Question 4

The 'scanning' technique in defensive driving involves:

Accepted Answer

Continuously checking mirrors and scanning 12-15 seconds ahead

Answer

Effective scanning means looking far ahead while regularly checking mirrors and surroundings.

Question 5

When a tailgater is following too closely behind you, the safest action is to:

Accepted Answer

Gradually increase your following distance from the car ahead

Answer

Increasing your own following distance gives you more time to brake gently, protecting both vehicles.

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