DKT Test (Defensive Driving) #1

Question 1

Which of the following is the most important thing to do before traveling on a long trip?

Accepted Answer

Get plenty of rest before starting out.

Answer

Explanation:
Driving long distances can be exhausting, and you risk falling asleep behind the wheel.

Question 2

If the headlights of an oncoming car distract you at night, you should:

Accepted Answer

Slow down, until your eyes recover.

Answer

Explanation:
Slow down, look to the left side of the road, and wait for your eyes to adjust before speeding up.

Question 3

If you're a novice driver and you're learning to drive at night for the first time, you should:

Accepted Answer

Drive mainly on streets that you know well.

Answer

Explanation:
When you first start driving at night, practice on familiar roads. Driving at night is very different from driving during the day, therefore removing the additional difficulty of unknown surroundings can help you progress safely.

Question 4

Scanning is necessary while driving in order to notice everything that is going on on the road. What exactly does scanning entail?

Accepted Answer

When driving, keep your eyes forward, to the sides, and in all mirrors.

Answer

Explanation:
Continuously scanning in all directions keeps you aware of what's going on around you and provides you a higher chance of reacting quickly in an emergency.

Question 5

It's late at night, and you're on your way home from the movies. You're in the middle of a long line of cars. How big of a gap should you leave between your car and the cars ahead of you?

Accepted Answer

A 4 second interval is recommended because it is easy to misread distances at night.

Answer

Explanation:
Distances are more difficult to judge at night. A four-second gap is considered safe.

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DKT Test (Defensive Driving) #1