NC DMV Defensive Driving Techniques 4

Question 1

Your rear wheels begin to skid to the right. In which direction should you steer?

Accepted Answer

To the right, in the direction of the skid

Answer

Steering in the direction the rear of the car is sliding helps realign the vehicle and regain control.

Question 2

What is the safest way to handle a tire blowout at highway speed?

Accepted Answer

Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and slow gradually before pulling off the road

Answer

Hard braking during a blowout can cause loss of control, so slowing gradually while steering straight is safest.

Question 3

Why should you avoid using cruise control on wet or icy roads?

Accepted Answer

It can cause the wheels to spin and reduce your control when traction is lost

Answer

Cruise control may keep applying power when tires lose grip, making a skid harder to correct.

Question 4

A driver ahead of you is stopped and waiting to turn left. What is the defensive action?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and be prepared to stop behind them

Answer

Slowing early and stopping behind a turning vehicle avoids rear-end and sideswipe collisions.

Question 5

If your brakes suddenly fail while driving, what should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Pump the brake pedal and downshift to slow the vehicle

Answer

Pumping the pedal may restore pressure, and downshifting uses engine braking; the parking brake can be applied gradually if needed.

(NC DMV) North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test