NJMVC Defensive Driving

Question 1

What does defensive driving mean?

Accepted Answer

Driving with awareness and anticipation of potential hazards

Answer

Defensive driving involves being constantly aware of your surroundings, anticipating potential dangers, and being prepared to react safely to unexpected situations.

Question 2

What is the 'SIPDE' method in defensive driving?

Accepted Answer

Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

Answer

SIPDE is a defensive driving strategy: Search the environment, Identify hazards, Predict what might happen, Decide on a response, and Execute your decision.

Question 3

Why should you check your mirrors every 5-8 seconds?

Accepted Answer

To maintain awareness of vehicles around you and detect potential hazards

Answer

Regular mirror checks keep you aware of the positions and movements of vehicles around you, helping you detect potential hazards and plan escape routes.

Question 4

What should you do when a tailgater is following too closely?

Accepted Answer

Gradually slow down and increase your following distance from the car ahead

Answer

When tailgated, increase your following distance from the vehicle ahead so you can brake more gradually if needed, giving the tailgater more time to react.

Question 5

What is the most important thing to do before changing lanes?

Accepted Answer

Check mirrors and blind spots by looking over your shoulder

Answer

Before changing lanes, check all mirrors and physically turn your head to check blind spots — areas not visible in mirrors where vehicles can be hidden.

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NJMVC Defensive Driving