NC DMV Defensive Driving Techniques 5

Question 1

When merging onto an interstate, a defensive driver should:

Accepted Answer

Use the acceleration ramp to match the speed of highway traffic before merging

Answer

Matching traffic speed lets you merge smoothly into a gap without forcing other drivers to brake.

Question 2

What is the biggest danger of a 'space cushion' being closed on all sides of your vehicle?

Accepted Answer

You lose escape routes if a sudden hazard appears

Answer

Being boxed in leaves no room to steer or brake safely, so defensive drivers adjust speed to keep open space around them.

Question 3

You see a ball roll into the street in a residential area. What should you assume?

Accepted Answer

A child may run into the street after it, so slow down and prepare to stop

Answer

Objects entering the road in neighborhoods often mean children are close behind, so slowing early is critical.

Question 4

How should you cross railroad tracks defensively when there are no gates or signals?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, look and listen in both directions, and cross only when clear

Answer

Trains cannot stop quickly, so you must verify the tracks are clear before committing to cross.

Question 5

In fog so thick that you can barely see, the safest action if you cannot exit the road is to:

Accepted Answer

Pull completely off the roadway, stop, and turn on your hazard lights

Answer

Stopping fully off the road with hazards on removes you from traffic that cannot see you in time.

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