NC DMV Defensive Driving Techniques 3

Question 1

In heavy rain, your following distance should be increased to at least how many seconds?

Accepted Answer

Four or more seconds

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Two seconds

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One second

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The same as in dry weather

Question 2

What is the correct response if your vehicle begins to hydroplane?

Accepted Answer

Ease off the accelerator and steer straight until traction returns

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Brake hard immediately

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Accelerate to power through the water

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Turn the wheel sharply toward the shoulder

Question 3

A truck's blind spots, or 'No-Zones,' are largest in which areas?

Accepted Answer

Directly behind and along the sides of the truck

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Only in front of the truck

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Only on the driver's side

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Trucks have no blind spots because of large mirrors

Question 4

What should a defensive driver do before changing lanes?

Accepted Answer

Signal, check mirrors, and glance over the shoulder to check the blind spot

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Signal only, since mirrors show everything

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Change lanes quickly before other cars close the gap

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Honk to alert nearby drivers

Question 5

You are being passed by another vehicle on a two-lane highway. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Maintain or slightly reduce your speed to help them pass safely

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Speed up so they must abandon the pass

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Move to the center of the road

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Flash your high beams at them

Question 6

Why is driving while fatigued considered dangerous even if you stay awake?

Accepted Answer

Fatigue slows reaction time and impairs judgment much like alcohol

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Fatigue only affects night vision

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It only matters for commercial drivers

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It increases fuel consumption

Question 7

When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights on a multi-lane highway in North Carolina, the Move Over law requires you to:

Accepted Answer

Move over one lane away if possible, or slow down if you cannot

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Stop completely on the highway

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Continue at the posted speed in your lane

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Turn on your hazard lights and pass closely