Defensive Driving and Safety Flashcards
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What is the safest following distance to keep behind the vehicle in front in good conditions?
Answer: At least a two-second gap
The two-second rule gives you time to react and stop. Pick a fixed point; if you reach it less than two seconds after the car ahead, you are too close. Increase it in poor conditions.
What should you do if you become tired or drowsy while driving on a long trip?
Answer: Stop at a safe place and rest
Fatigue slows reaction time and is a major cause of crashes. The only real cure is to stop at a safe place and rest before continuing.
When driving in rain or fog, what is the correct defensive action?
Answer: Reduce speed, increase following distance and switch on your lights
In poor visibility you should slow down, leave a bigger following gap and put your headlights on so you can see and be seen.
Why must you wear a seatbelt every time you drive?
Answer: It restrains you in a crash and greatly reduces injury
Seatbelts hold you in place in a collision, preventing you from being thrown forward or out of the vehicle. By law all occupants must be belted.
What is the defensive way to approach a green robot you are nearing?
Answer: Stay alert and be ready to stop in case it changes or another driver jumps the light
Defensive driving means never assuming. Approach a green robot ready to stop, scanning for red-light runners and pedestrians before you cross.
What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid on a wet road?
Answer: Ease off the accelerator and steer gently in the direction you want to go
Sudden braking worsens a skid. Ease off the accelerator and steer smoothly in the direction you want the front of the car to go to regain control.
Before a long journey, a defensive driver should check what on the vehicle?
Answer: Tyres, lights, brakes, oil, water and indicators
A pre-trip check of tyres, lights, brakes, oil, water and indicators helps prevent breakdowns and keeps the vehicle roadworthy and safe.
What is the safest action when an emergency vehicle approaches with sirens and flashing lights?
Answer: Move to the left and slow or stop to let it pass safely
You must give way to emergency vehicles. Move to the left where safe and slow down or stop so the emergency vehicle can pass.