Safe Driving Techniques Flashcards

When driving through a work zone in Rhode Island, you should:

Answer: Slow down and obey posted work zone speed limits

Work zone speed limits protect workers and drivers, and fines are often increased in these areas.

What is the best way to stay alert on a long drive?

Answer: Take a break about every two hours or 100 miles

Regular rest breaks are the only reliable way to counter drowsiness on long trips.

When an emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaches from behind, you should:

Answer: Pull to the right edge of the road and stop

Moving right and stopping clears a path for the emergency vehicle to pass safely.

Under Rhode Island's Move Over law, when passing a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights you must:

Answer: Move over a lane if possible, or slow down

The Move Over law requires drivers to change lanes away from stopped emergency vehicles or reduce speed if changing lanes is unsafe.

Which technique helps prevent a collision when a vehicle is coming toward you in your lane?

Answer: Slow down, steer right, and sound your horn

Braking, moving right, and warning with the horn gives the other driver room and time to correct.

How does driving at night differ from daytime driving?

Answer: Visibility is reduced, so you should slow down and increase following distance

Darkness limits how far you can see, so lower speeds and more space are needed to stop within your sight distance.

What is the safest response when you encounter an aggressive driver?

Answer: Avoid eye contact and give them plenty of room

Disengaging and creating distance prevents road rage situations from escalating.