TLC Defensive Driving Techniques 3

Question 1

When a TLC driver experiences brake fade on a long downhill stretch, the best corrective action is to:

Accepted Answer

Downshift to a lower gear to use engine braking

Answer

Downshifting uses engine braking to slow the vehicle and reduces reliance on overheated brakes.

Question 2

Which behavior is a classic sign of an aggressive driver that a TLC professional should watch for and avoid engaging with?

Accepted Answer

Frequent lane changes without signaling and tailgating

Answer

Frequent unsignaled lane changes and tailgating are hallmark aggressive driving behaviors that increase crash risk.

Question 3

A TLC driver is approaching a school zone during dismissal. Beyond reducing speed, what additional defensive action is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Be prepared to stop for any pedestrian near the curb

Answer

Children are unpredictable and may dart into the street, so drivers must be ready to stop for anyone near the roadway.

Question 4

What does the SIPDE defensive driving process stand for?

Accepted Answer

Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

Answer

SIPDE — Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute — is a systematic method for anticipating and responding to hazards.

Question 5

When a TLC driver must back up in a for-hire vehicle, the safest practice is to:

Accepted Answer

Walk around the vehicle first, then back slowly with windows down

Answer

Walking around the vehicle identifies hidden obstacles, and backing slowly with windows down allows you to hear hazards.

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