LTO Traffic Safety 5

Question 1

What is the effect of carbon monoxide (CO) on a driver?

Accepted Answer

It causes drowsiness, dizziness, and impaired judgment

Answer

Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas that causes drowsiness and impaired judgment, making it a silent driving hazard.

Question 2

When sharing the road with large trucks, you should avoid:

Accepted Answer

Driving in the truck's blind spots on the sides and rear

Answer

Large trucks have wide blind spots on both sides and the rear where the truck driver cannot see nearby vehicles.

Question 3

What does it mean when the center lane has a yellow line on each side with arrows pointing in both directions?

Accepted Answer

It is a two-way left-turn lane used by traffic from both directions to make left turns

Answer

A two-way left-turn lane allows vehicles traveling in either direction to use the lane to complete a left turn.

Question 4

What is the safest following distance in ideal conditions called?

Accepted Answer

Three-second rule

Answer

The three-second rule is the minimum following distance recommended in ideal driving conditions to allow adequate reaction time.

Question 5

If your accelerator pedal sticks while driving, you should first:

Accepted Answer

Shift to neutral and steer to a safe stop

Answer

Shifting to neutral disengages engine power, allowing you to steer safely and brake to a stop without cutting the ignition.

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