RTA Road Safety & Defensive Driving 4

Question 1

Which type of intersection is statistically the most dangerous for crashes?

Accepted Answer

Left-turn intersections without dedicated signals

Answer

Unprotected left turns across oncoming traffic are among the leading causes of intersection collisions due to misjudging gaps and speed.

Question 2

When parking on a downhill slope without a curb, you should turn your front wheels:

Accepted Answer

To the right (toward the road edge)

Answer

Turning wheels to the right on a downhill with no curb ensures that if the vehicle rolls, it will move away from traffic.

Question 3

What should a driver do when approaching a flashing red traffic signal?

Accepted Answer

Stop completely, then proceed when safe

Answer

A flashing red light must be treated the same as a stop sign — come to a complete stop before proceeding when it is safe.

Question 4

What is the main danger of driving while fatigued?

Accepted Answer

Reduced reaction time and risk of microsleep

Answer

Fatigue slows reaction time, impairs judgment, and can cause microsleep episodes where the driver is unconscious for several seconds.

Question 5

When a school bus displays flashing red lights and a stop arm, traffic on a two-lane road must:

Accepted Answer

Stop in both directions until lights stop flashing

Answer

On a two-lane undivided road, all traffic in both directions must stop when a school bus activates its red lights and stop arm.

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