LTO Road Safety and Defensive Driving Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is the recommended following distance in seconds that a driver should maintain behind the vehicle ahead under normal driving conditions?

Accepted Answer

2-second rule

Answer

The 2-second rule provides adequate following distance under normal conditions, allowing time to react and brake safely.

Question 2

When driving on a slippery road during heavy rain, a driver should:

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and increase following distance

Answer

Reducing speed and increasing following distance on wet roads reduces the risk of hydroplaning and rear-end collisions.

Question 3

In defensive driving, what does the acronym 'SIPDE' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

Answer

SIPDE is a defensive driving process: Scan the environment, Identify hazards, Predict outcomes, Decide on action, Execute the action.

Question 4

A driver notices fatigue while driving on the South Luzon Expressway at night. The safest action is to:

Accepted Answer

Pull over at the nearest rest area and rest before continuing

Answer

Fatigue impairs reaction time and judgment. Pulling over to rest is the only safe response to driver drowsiness.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a defensive driving technique?

Accepted Answer

Tailgating to prevent other vehicles from cutting in

Answer

Tailgating is an aggressive driving behavior that reduces reaction time and increases crash risk — the opposite of defensive driving.

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