Defensive Driving Techniques Flashcards
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A TLC driver is following a large truck when the truck suddenly brakes. Why is following distance especially critical in this situation?
Answer: Trucks block your forward view, reducing your ability to anticipate hazards ahead
Large trucks block the driver's line of sight, so hazards ahead of the truck are invisible until it's too late without extra following distance.
During a pickup in a congested area, a TLC driver double-parks briefly. What defensive precaution should be taken?
Answer: Activate hazard lights, stay alert, and be ready to move immediately if needed
Hazard lights warn other drivers while staying alert and ready to move prevents escalating a temporary stop into a hazard.
When driving through a construction zone with lane shifts, what should a TLC driver do first?
Answer: Reduce speed, increase following distance, and watch for workers and equipment
Construction zones have workers, equipment, and unpredictable layouts requiring reduced speed and increased awareness.
A TLC driver experiences a sudden tire blowout at highway speed. The correct immediate response is to:
Answer: Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, and steer straight while slowing gradually
Sudden braking during a blowout can cause a spin; controlled deceleration while maintaining direction is the safe response.
Which factor is the most common cause of intersection collisions for professional drivers in New York City?
Answer: Speeding through yellow lights and failure to yield
Running yellow lights and failing to yield to crossing traffic at intersections are leading causes of crashes in dense urban areas.
A passenger asks a TLC driver to speed to catch a flight. The safest professional response is to:
Answer: Decline politely, explain the safety and legal risks, and drive at safe speeds
TLC licensees are responsible for safe operation regardless of passenger requests; speeding violates traffic law and TLC rules.
What defensive technique should a TLC driver use when approaching a bus stopped at a bus stop?
Answer: Reduce speed and watch for pedestrians crossing in front of or behind the bus
Passengers exiting buses often cross the street in front of or behind the bus, creating a hidden pedestrian hazard.