OH DMV Safe Driving Practices and Defensive Driving 2

Question 1

What is hydroplaning and what is the correct action if it occurs while driving?

Accepted Answer

Tires lose contact with the road surface on water; ease off the gas and steer straight

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The engine overheats; turn on the air conditioning

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The brakes lock up; pump the brakes rapidly

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The steering wheel locks; shift to neutral immediately

Question 2

If your vehicle begins to skid on ice, what is the correct corrective action?

Accepted Answer

Steer in the direction you want to go and ease off the accelerator

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Brake hard to stop the skid as quickly as possible

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Accelerate sharply to regain traction

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Steer sharply away from the direction of the skid

Question 3

Under Ohio law, when may you legally pass another vehicle on the right?

Accepted Answer

When the vehicle ahead is making a left turn and a clear usable lane exists to the right

Answer

Never; passing on the right is always illegal in Ohio

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Whenever you are in a hurry on any multi-lane road

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Only on one-way streets at any time

Question 4

What is the safest action to take if you become drowsy while driving in Ohio?

Accepted Answer

Pull over to a safe location and rest or sleep

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Roll down the window for fresh air and continue

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Drink coffee or an energy drink and push through

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Turn the radio up loudly to stay alert

Question 5

How should you adjust your driving when operating in heavy rain?

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed, increase following distance, and turn on headlights

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Drive at the posted speed limit since rain is a common condition

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Activate hazard lights and maintain your normal speed

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Drive only in the center lane to avoid road edge water pooling

Question 6

What does the defensive driving technique called 'covering the brake' involve?

Accepted Answer

Positioning your foot over the brake pedal without pressing it to reduce reaction time

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Lightly applying the brake pedal at all times while driving

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Using the emergency brake while moving to slow down quickly

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Holding the brake pedal at constant low pressure

Question 7

What is a vehicle's 'blind spot' as it relates to safe driving?

Accepted Answer

Areas around your vehicle that cannot be seen through your mirrors

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Areas where the road curves and visibility ahead is obstructed

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Areas hidden by weather conditions such as fog or heavy rain

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The area directly in front of the vehicle's hood