MO DMV Defensive Driving Techniques 4

Question 1

What is the safest hand position on the steering wheel recommended for defensive driving?

Accepted Answer

9 and 3 o'clock

Answer

12 and 6 o'clock

Answer

One hand at 12 o'clock

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8 and 4 with palms up

Question 2

A driver ahead of you is weaving and varying speed erratically. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Increase your distance and avoid passing; report if safe to do so

Answer

Pass immediately to get away

Answer

Follow closely to observe the driver

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Flash your lights until they pull over

Question 3

Why should you check over your shoulder before changing lanes, even with mirrors properly adjusted?

Accepted Answer

Mirrors have blind spots where a vehicle can hide

Answer

It is required only for trucks

Answer

Mirrors always show everything behind you

Answer

It helps stretch your neck on long trips

Question 4

When driving at night on an unlit rural road, you should adjust your speed so that:

Accepted Answer

You can stop within the distance lit by your headlights

Answer

You match the fastest surrounding traffic

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You arrive before fatigue sets in

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Your high beams stay on continuously

Question 5

Which situation calls for increasing your following distance beyond the normal gap?

Accepted Answer

Following a motorcycle in the rain

Answer

Driving on a clear, dry afternoon

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Driving in a parking lot

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Following a car with new tires

Question 6

If a vehicle approaches you head-on in your lane, your best defensive action is to:

Accepted Answer

Steer to the right, slow down, and sound your horn

Answer

Steer left into the oncoming lane

Answer

Stop in your lane and wait

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Speed up and swerve at the last moment

Question 7

What is 'covering the brake' as a defensive driving technique?

Accepted Answer

Holding your foot over the brake pedal without pressing it when hazards are near

Answer

Resting your foot lightly on the brake pedal at all times

Answer

Using the parking brake at stops

Answer

Pressing the brake and gas together