RTA Hazard Perception Scenarios 4

Question 1

You are driving at night when an oncoming vehicle fails to dim its high beams. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Look toward the right edge of the road and slow down

Answer

Looking toward the right edge of the road prevents temporary blindness from the glare while keeping you on track to continue safely.

Question 2

You are approaching a highway on-ramp and notice a vehicle is merging at a much lower speed than highway traffic. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Change lanes to the left or adjust your speed to allow the merge

Answer

Moving over or adjusting your speed to allow a slow-merging vehicle to join traffic prevents a dangerous speed differential collision.

Question 3

While driving through a parking lot, a vehicle backs out of a space ahead of you. What is your best response?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and be prepared to stop

Answer

Slowing down and being ready to stop gives you reaction time since backing drivers often have limited visibility and may not see you.

Question 4

You're following a car on a rural two-lane road when it slows down with no apparent reason. What should you anticipate?

Accepted Answer

The driver is preparing to turn left or stop for an unseen hazard

Answer

A vehicle slowing for no visible reason may be reacting to a hidden driveway, animal, or pedestrian you cannot yet see.

Question 5

You are driving on a straight highway when you notice skid marks leading off the road into a ditch. What hazard does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The road surface ahead may be slippery

Answer

Fresh skid marks often indicate a slippery road surface such as ice, oil, or loose gravel that caused a previous vehicle to lose control.

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