NV DMV Defensive Driving Techniques 2

Question 1

When driving in heavy rain, what is the most important defensive driving adjustment to make?

Accepted Answer

Increase your following distance and reduce speed

Answer

Heavy rain reduces visibility and increases stopping distance, requiring greater following distance and slower speeds.

Question 2

A defensive driver approaching a green traffic light should:

Accepted Answer

Cover the brake and scan for cross traffic

Answer

Even at a green light, covering the brake and scanning for hazards helps you react quickly if someone runs the red light.

Question 3

What is the purpose of the 'space cushion' technique in defensive driving?

Accepted Answer

To maintain a buffer zone that gives you time and space to react

Answer

A space cushion around your vehicle gives you time and distance to react to sudden hazards in any direction.

Question 4

When a driver feels drowsy, the best defensive action is to:

Accepted Answer

Pull off the road in a safe location and rest

Answer

Drowsy driving impairs reaction time and judgment; stopping to rest is the only safe solution.

Question 5

In Nevada, when should you use your headlights as a defensive driving measure?

Accepted Answer

Whenever visibility is reduced, including dawn, dusk, and bad weather

Answer

Using headlights during low-visibility conditions makes your vehicle more visible to others and helps you see the road better.

(NV DMV) Nevada Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test