Defensive Driving Techniques Flashcards

What should a defensive driver do when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights on a Texas road?

Answer: Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing

Texas law requires all vehicles to stop when a school bus displays flashing red lights and not move until the lights stop flashing.

Which technique helps a driver manage a skid on a slippery Texas road?

Answer: Steer into the direction of the skid and ease off the gas

Steering into the skid helps realign the vehicle while easing off the gas reduces wheel spin.

A defensive driver sees debris on the highway. What is the safest action?

Answer: Check mirrors, signal, and change lanes safely if possible

Checking mirrors and signaling before changing lanes avoids creating a crash while evading the debris.

In Texas, what is the recommended action if your vehicle's tire blows out at highway speed?

Answer: Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and steer straight

A firm grip and gradual deceleration help maintain vehicle control during a blowout without causing a swerve.

What does the 'two-second rule' help a driver maintain?

Answer: Adequate following distance

The two-second rule ensures a minimum following distance by timing how long it takes to reach the same point a vehicle ahead just passed.

A driver is being tailgated on a Texas freeway. What is the safest defensive response?

Answer: Gradually slow down and move to the right to allow them to pass

Gradually slowing and moving right allows the aggressive driver to pass safely without escalating the situation.

At night, when should a defensive driver dim high-beam headlights for oncoming traffic?

Answer: Within 500 feet

Texas law requires dimming high beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle to avoid blinding the other driver.