TDC - Theoretical Driving Course Exam Theoretical Driving Course Defensive Driving and Road Courtesy 1

Question 1

When driving on a multi-lane highway, which lane should you occupy if you are not overtaking another vehicle?

Accepted Answer

The rightmost lane to keep the passing lane clear

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The leftmost lane to maintain speed

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The center lane for maximum visibility

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Any lane based on personal preference

Question 2

A driver behind you continuously flashes their headlights to pressure you to move faster. The correct response is to:

Accepted Answer

Maintain your safe speed and move right when safe to allow them to pass

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Speed up to match their preferred pace

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Flash your brake lights to warn them

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Slow down significantly to teach them a lesson

Question 3

What does the term 'target fixation' mean in the context of defensive driving?

Accepted Answer

The tendency to steer toward whatever you are looking at, including hazards

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Focusing on your destination on a GPS device

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Maintaining a fixed following distance behind one vehicle

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Memorizing road signs along your regular route

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'road courtesy'?

Accepted Answer

Voluntarily giving consideration to other road users beyond the minimum required by law

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Always yielding to every vehicle regardless of right-of-way rules

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Driving slowly in all conditions to show consideration for others

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Using your horn frequently to communicate with other drivers

Question 5

When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time from different roads, which should yield?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right

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The vehicle traveling at the higher speed

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The vehicle on the right should yield to the vehicle on the left

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The larger vehicle always has the right of way

Question 6

In defensive driving, 'scanning' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Continuously moving your eyes to monitor the road ahead, to the sides, and behind

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Using your rear-view mirror exclusively while reversing

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Reading road signs at least 100 metres before reaching them

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Keeping your eyes fixed on the vehicle directly in front of you