MD DMV Defensive Driving Techniques 2

Question 1

Under normal driving conditions in Maryland, what minimum following distance should you keep behind the vehicle ahead?

Accepted Answer

At least 3 to 4 seconds

Answer

Maryland recommends a following distance of at least 3 to 4 seconds under normal conditions to allow time to react and stop.

Question 2

You are driving in the right lane and a vehicle is merging onto the highway from an entrance ramp. What is the best defensive action?

Accepted Answer

Adjust your speed or move left if safe to allow the vehicle to merge

Answer

Defensive drivers help merging traffic by adjusting speed or safely changing lanes to create space.

Question 3

What does it mean to have an 'escape route' while driving defensively?

Accepted Answer

An identified open space you can steer into if a hazard develops

Answer

An escape route is an open space around your vehicle you can move into to avoid a sudden hazard.

Question 4

While driving, you should scan the road ahead approximately how far in city traffic?

Accepted Answer

About one block, or 10 to 15 seconds ahead

Answer

Scanning about one block, roughly 10 to 15 seconds ahead, gives you time to spot and react to hazards in city driving.

Question 5

A driver behind you is tailgating aggressively. What is the safest defensive response?

Accepted Answer

Slow down gradually or change lanes to let them pass

Answer

Letting a tailgater pass by slowing gradually or moving over removes the hazard without provoking conflict.

(MD DMV) Maryland Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test