LTO Traffic Safety 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the correct action when you hear a tire blowout while driving at highway speed?
- Brake hard immediately to slow down quickly
- Grip the steering wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and steer straight (Correct answer)
- Turn the steering wheel sharply to the side of the blowout
- Shift into neutral and coast to a stop
Correct answer: Grip the steering wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and steer straight
Gripping the wheel and gradually reducing speed without hard braking helps maintain control during a blowout.
Question 2: Which lane should you use when driving on a multi-lane highway if you are not passing?
- The left lane
- The center lane
- The right lane (Correct answer)
- Any lane at your preference
Correct answer: The right lane
Slower-moving traffic should stay in the right lane, keeping the left lane available for passing.
Question 3: When backing out of a parking space, you should:
- Rely on your mirrors and back out quickly to minimize time in the aisle
- Check all mirrors, look over both shoulders, and back out slowly (Correct answer)
- Honk to alert pedestrians and proceed
- Only check the rearview mirror before reversing
Correct answer: Check all mirrors, look over both shoulders, and back out slowly
Checking mirrors and physically looking over both shoulders before backing ensures you see all pedestrians and vehicles.
Question 4: What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign indicate?
- A regulatory requirement such as a speed limit
- A warning about road conditions or hazards ahead (Correct answer)
- An informational message about services nearby
- A construction zone work order
Correct answer: A warning about road conditions or hazards ahead
Yellow diamond-shaped signs are warning signs alerting drivers to potential hazards or changing road conditions.
Question 5: What is the recommended technique for steering through a curve at highway speed?
- Brake hard just before the curve and accelerate through it
- Reduce speed before the curve and maintain steady speed through it (Correct answer)
- Accelerate before the curve to maintain momentum
- Shift to a lower gear in the middle of the curve
Correct answer: Reduce speed before the curve and maintain steady speed through it
Braking before the curve and maintaining steady speed through it keeps the vehicle balanced and reduces skid risk.
Question 6: When is it appropriate to use your vehicle's horn?
- To express frustration with another driver's behavior
- To alert others to a hazard or to avoid a collision (Correct answer)
- To greet pedestrians and cyclists
- Whenever you are approaching an intersection
Correct answer: To alert others to a hazard or to avoid a collision
The horn is a safety device and should only be used to warn others of danger or to prevent a collision.
Question 7: What should a driver do when approaching a railroad crossing with a flashing red light and bell?
- Slow to 15 mph and look for trains
- Stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail and wait until the signal stops (Correct answer)
- Proceed quickly before the train arrives
- Stop only if a gate is lowering
Correct answer: Stop at least 15 feet from the nearest rail and wait until the signal stops
Flashing red lights at a railroad crossing require a complete stop at least 15 feet from the rail until the signal clears.
LTO Traffic Safety 4
What is the correct action when you hear a tire blowout while driving at highway speed?