RI DMV Safe Driving Techniques 3

Question 1

When driving in heavy fog, you should use:

Accepted Answer

Low-beam headlights

Answer

High beams reflect off fog and reduce visibility, so low beams are the safe choice.

Question 2

What does the acronym IPDE stand for in defensive driving?

Accepted Answer

Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

Answer

IPDE is the defensive driving process of identifying hazards, predicting outcomes, deciding on an action, and executing it.

Question 3

If your brakes suddenly fail while driving, your first response should be to:

Accepted Answer

Pump the brake pedal rapidly

Answer

Pumping the pedal may build enough hydraulic pressure to slow the vehicle before you downshift and use the parking brake.

Question 4

When passing a bicyclist on a Rhode Island road, drivers must:

Accepted Answer

Leave a safe distance and pass at a reasonable speed

Answer

Rhode Island law requires drivers to pass bicyclists at a safe distance and prudent speed.

Question 5

Which of these is the best way to handle a tire blowout at highway speed?

Accepted Answer

Grip the wheel firmly and ease off the gas

Answer

Holding the wheel steady and slowing gradually keeps the vehicle under control until you can pull off safely.

(RI DMV) Rhode Island Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test