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

School zones have reduced speed limits that must be observed during posted hours.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Use low beam headlights and reduce speed significantly

Answer

Low beam headlights reduce glare in fog while still illuminating the road ahead.

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

Maintaining control of the steering wheel while gradually decelerating is the safest way to handle a blowout.

Question 4

What does the term 'defensive driving' primarily mean?

Accepted Answer

Anticipating potential hazards and adjusting driving to prevent accidents

Answer

Defensive driving involves proactively scanning for hazards and adjusting behavior to reduce risk.

Question 5

When driving at night, a driver should:

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and increase following distance

Answer

Reduced visibility at night requires lower speeds and greater following distances.

TDC - Theoretical Driving Course Exam Practice Test