TDC Road Safety 3

Question 1

When driving through a school zone, which of the following actions is required?

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed to the posted school zone limit and watch for children

Answer

Maintain the posted highway speed limit

Answer

Only slow down if you see children on the road

Answer

Honk your horn to warn children

Question 2

What should a driver do when encountering heavy fog while driving?

Accepted Answer

Use low beam headlights and reduce speed significantly

Answer

Turn on high beam headlights for maximum visibility

Answer

Pull over immediately and wait for the fog to clear

Answer

Drive at normal speed but stay in the center lane

Question 3

Which of the following is the safest action when a tire blows out at high speed?

Accepted Answer

Grip the steering wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, and gradually pull over

Answer

Slam on the brakes immediately

Answer

Turn the steering wheel sharply to the side of the road

Answer

Shift to a lower gear immediately

Question 4

What does the term 'defensive driving' primarily mean?

Accepted Answer

Anticipating potential hazards and adjusting driving to prevent accidents

Answer

Driving aggressively to protect your right of way

Answer

Driving slowly at all times regardless of conditions

Answer

Following the vehicle ahead as closely as possible

Question 5

When driving at night, a driver should:

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and increase following distance

Answer

Drive at the same speed as during daytime

Answer

Use high beams at all times to see farther ahead

Answer

Turn on interior lights for better visibility

Question 6

If an ambulance with flashing lights and siren is approaching from behind, a driver should:

Accepted Answer

Pull over to the right side of the road and stop

Answer

Speed up to get out of the way faster

Answer

Stop immediately in the current lane

Answer

Ignore it if you are on a multi-lane road