MO DMV Defensive Driving Techniques 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Ease off the accelerator and hold the wheel steady

Answer

Easing off the gas lets the tires regain contact with the road, while braking or steering sharply can cause a skid.

Question 2

When passing a large truck on the interstate, a defensive driver should:

Accepted Answer

Pass quickly on the left and avoid lingering in blind spots

Answer

Trucks have large blind spots on both sides, so you should pass promptly on the left and not linger.

Question 3

At what times of day should you be most alert for deer on Missouri roads?

Accepted Answer

Dawn and dusk

Answer

Deer are most active at dawn and dusk, especially in fall, making those the highest-risk times for collisions.

Question 4

If your brakes suddenly fail while driving, what is the correct defensive sequence?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Pumping may restore pressure, downshifting uses engine braking, and gradual parking-brake use slows the car without locking wheels.

Question 5

What is the main danger of driving with cruise control on wet or icy roads?

Accepted Answer

It can cause sudden acceleration when tires lose traction

Answer

Cruise control may keep applying power when tires lose grip, worsening a skid or hydroplane.

(MO DMV) Missouri Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test