RI DMV Defensive Driving Techniques 4

Question 1

Your brakes suddenly fail while driving downhill. What is the first defensive action you should take?

Accepted Answer

Pump the brake pedal and shift to a lower gear

Answer

Turn off the engine immediately

Answer

Swerve into oncoming traffic to slow down

Answer

Jump out of the vehicle

Question 2

A tire blows out at highway speed. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and slow gradually before pulling off the road

Answer

Brake as hard as possible right away

Answer

Steer sharply to the shoulder immediately

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Accelerate to maintain stability

Question 3

What does the acronym 'IPDE' stand for in defensive driving?

Accepted Answer

Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

Answer

Inspect, Park, Drive, Exit

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Indicate, Pass, Drift, Enter

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Identify, Pause, Drive, Evaluate

Question 4

Your vehicle starts to skid on an icy Rhode Island road with the rear sliding to the right. How should you steer?

Accepted Answer

Steer gently to the right, in the direction the rear is sliding

Answer

Steer hard to the left

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Lock the brakes and hold the wheel straight

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Shift into park immediately

Question 5

When approaching a highway work zone, a defensive driver should do what?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, increase following distance, and watch for workers and lane shifts

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Maintain speed since work zones rarely have activity

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Change lanes rapidly to get through faster

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Use the shoulder to pass slowed traffic

Question 6

If you must drive through dense fog and your visibility drops severely, which lights should you use?

Accepted Answer

Low-beam headlights

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High-beam headlights

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Parking lights only

Answer

Hazard lights while driving at normal speed

Question 7

An oncoming vehicle drifts into your lane on a two-lane road. What is the best defensive maneuver?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, sound your horn, and steer right toward the shoulder

Answer

Steer left into the oncoming lane

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Maintain course and flash your lights

Answer

Stop immediately in your lane