LTO Road Safety and Defensive Driving 2

Question 1

When following a large truck on the highway, what is the recommended minimum following distance?

Accepted Answer

4 seconds

Answer

A minimum 4-second following distance is recommended behind large trucks because they block your view and need more stopping distance.

Question 2

What should you do if your vehicle begins to hydroplane on a wet road?

Accepted Answer

Ease off the accelerator and steer gently

Answer

When hydroplaning, ease off the gas and steer gently in the desired direction to allow tires to regain road contact without skidding.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of aggressive driving behavior?

Accepted Answer

Tailgating a slow-moving vehicle

Answer

Tailgating is aggressive driving that increases crash risk by eliminating the safe following distance needed to stop in time.

Question 4

At an uncontrolled intersection with no signs or signals, who has the right of way?

Accepted Answer

The driver coming from the right

Answer

At an uncontrolled intersection, you must yield to the vehicle approaching from your right.

Question 5

What is the safest action when you realize you missed your highway exit?

Accepted Answer

Continue to the next exit

Answer

Missing an exit means you should continue safely to the next exit rather than making dangerous last-minute maneuvers.

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