TDC - Theoretical Driving Course Defensive Driving and Road Courtesy Questions and Answers

Question 1

When driving under normal conditions, what is the recommended minimum following distance to maintain from the vehicle in front of you, according to the 'second rule'?

Accepted Answer

3 seconds

Answer

1 second

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5 seconds

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10 seconds

Question 2

You are approaching an intersection without any traffic signals or signs. Another vehicle is approaching from your right at the same time. Which of the following actions should you take?

Accepted Answer

Yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on your right.

Answer

Accelerate to pass the intersection first.

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Maintain your speed and assume the other driver will stop.

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Stop and flash your headlights to signal the other driver to go.

Question 3

Which of the following is the most appropriate and courteous way to react to an aggressive driver who is tailgating you?

Accepted Answer

Safely change lanes and let the driver pass.

Answer

Brake suddenly to warn them.

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Increase your speed to create more distance.

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Gesture at the driver to back off.

Question 4

As a courteous and defensive driver sharing the road with cyclists, what is a key responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Giving them sufficient space or clearance when overtaking.

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Honking to let them know you are about to pass.

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Expecting them to always stay on the sidewalk.

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Assuming they will yield to faster-moving vehicles.

Question 5

A pedestrian is crossing the street in a marked crosswalk, but there is no traffic light. As a driver, what is the proper action?

Accepted Answer

Stop and give the right-of-way to the pedestrian.

Answer

Slow down and proceed with caution.

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Honk to alert the pedestrian of your presence.

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Continue at your current speed as vehicles have priority.

Question 6

Defensive driving is primarily about:

Accepted Answer

Anticipating potential hazards and the mistakes of others.

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Driving slowly at all times to avoid accidents.

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Asserting your right-of-way to maintain traffic flow.

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Relying on other drivers to follow traffic rules.