Temps Test TEMPS Soft Skills 3

Question 1

You intend to change lanes on a busy freeway. Which sequence of actions reflects good soft skills?

Accepted Answer

Signal, check mirrors, glance over shoulder, then move if clear

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Check mirrors, move quickly, then signal so others know you are moving

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Signal loudly with horn, then change lanes while watching the mirror

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Move when you see a gap, then signal to confirm your intent

Question 2

A cyclist is riding in the rightmost lane ahead of you. You should:

Accepted Answer

Slow down, provide at least three feet of clearance, and pass when safe

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Honk to encourage them to move to the sidewalk

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Pass as quickly as possible to minimize time sharing the lane

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Use the oncoming lane immediately since waiting is dangerous

Question 3

Which driving behavior best demonstrates respect for other road users?

Accepted Answer

Letting faster traffic merge ahead of you when traffic is heavy

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Driving at the speed you personally feel comfortable with regardless of the limit

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Using your horn freely to communicate your intentions

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Keeping your headlights on high beam so you can see well at night

Question 4

You are driving in heavy rain and the car behind you is following very closely. The safest response is to:

Accepted Answer

Increase following distance ahead of you to absorb any sudden stops

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Speed up to create distance between you and the tailgater

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Brake sharply to signal the tailgater to back off

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Turn on your hazard lights and slow to a crawl

Question 5

At a four-way stop, two cars arrive at the same time. The correct soft-skill response is to:

Accepted Answer

Make eye contact with the other driver and use hand gestures to coordinate who goes first

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Inch forward slightly to claim priority before the other driver

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Honk once to assert your right of way

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Accelerate through quickly since hesitation causes accidents

Question 6

You receive an important text message while driving on a highway. You should:

Accepted Answer

Pull safely off the road or wait until you reach your destination to check it

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Read it quickly at a red light

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Glance at it briefly since the message may be urgent

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Ask a passenger to read it aloud to you

Question 7

A school bus ahead of you has stopped with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended. You must:

Accepted Answer

Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing and the arm retracts

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Slow to 15 mph and pass carefully on the left

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Stop only if children are visible outside the bus

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Pass quickly on the right shoulder to avoid blocking traffic