FL DMV Defensive Driving Techniques Flashcards
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In Florida, what does 'space cushion' mean in the context of defensive driving?
Answer: A safe buffer of space maintained around your vehicle in all directions
A space cushion is the buffer zone a defensive driver maintains around their vehicle on all sides to allow time and space to react to hazards.
What is the primary cause of most collisions according to Florida driver education?
Answer: Driver error or inattention
Driver error, including distraction, inattention, and poor decisions, is the leading cause of the vast majority of traffic collisions.
When driving in heavy rain in Florida, what should you do first if visibility drops severely?
Answer: Exit the highway and wait in a safe location
If visibility drops severely in heavy rain, the safest action is to exit the road and wait in a safe location until conditions improve.
What does the term 'hydroplaning' mean for Florida drivers?
Answer: A plane of water forming between your tires and the road, causing loss of traction
Hydroplaning occurs when a layer of water builds up between the tires and the road surface, causing the driver to lose steering and braking control.
What should a Florida driver do if an oncoming vehicle's headlights blind them at night?
Answer: Look slightly to the right edge of the road and slow down
When blinded by oncoming headlights, look toward the right edge of the road to avoid glare while maintaining your lane position.
In Florida, what is the proper way to merge onto a highway using an acceleration lane?
Answer: Signal, match highway traffic speed, and merge smoothly
Use the acceleration lane to reach highway traffic speed, signal, find a safe gap, and merge smoothly without forcing other drivers to slow.