MO DMV Defensive Driving Techniques 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A three-second gap

Answer

A two-second gap

Answer

One car length total

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A half-second gap

Question 2

When driving in fog, a defensive driver should use which headlight setting?

Accepted Answer

Low beams

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High beams for maximum visibility

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Parking lights only

Answer

Hazard flashers with headlights off

Question 3

If another driver is tailgating you, the safest defensive response is to:

Accepted Answer

Slow down gradually or change lanes to let them pass

Answer

Brake hard to warn them

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Speed up to increase the gap

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Turn on your high beams

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

An open space you can steer into if a hazard develops

Answer

Knowing the fastest way home

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A planned detour around construction

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Keeping a map in the vehicle

Question 5

When approaching an intersection where you have a green light, a defensive driver should:

Accepted Answer

Look left, right, and left again before entering

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Proceed at full speed since you have the right-of-way

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Honk to warn cross traffic

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Close the gap to the car ahead

Question 6

Which of these is the best way to handle a driver showing signs of road rage toward you?

Accepted Answer

Avoid eye contact and give them plenty of room

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Make eye contact and gesture back

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Pull over and confront them

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Match their speed to stay ahead

Question 7

How far ahead should you scan the road when driving on the highway?

Accepted Answer

About 10 to 15 seconds ahead

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About 2 seconds ahead

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About 5 seconds ahead

Answer

Only to the vehicle directly ahead