MD DMV Defensive Driving Techniques 3

Question 1

In rain, your following distance should be increased because:

Accepted Answer

Wet pavement increases stopping distance and reduces traction

Answer

Wet roads reduce tire traction, so vehicles need more distance to stop safely.

Question 2

Your vehicle begins to hydroplane on a wet Maryland highway. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Ease off the gas and steer straight until traction returns

Answer

Easing off the accelerator without braking or sharp steering lets the tires regain contact with the road.

Question 3

Which of the following is the best way to handle a distracted driver drifting into your lane?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, create space, and tap your horn if needed to alert them

Answer

Creating space and using your horn to alert the drifting driver reduces the chance of a sideswipe collision.

Question 4

When driving at night on an unlit road, you should drive at a speed that allows you to:

Accepted Answer

Stop within the distance lit by your headlights

Answer

Overdriving your headlights means you cannot stop in time for hazards that appear at the edge of your lit area.

Question 5

What is the safest way to handle a sudden brake failure while driving?

Accepted Answer

Pump the brakes, downshift, and use the parking brake gradually

Answer

Pumping the brakes may restore pressure, while downshifting and gradual parking brake use slow the vehicle under control.

(MD DMV) Maryland Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test