VT DMV Defensive Driving Techniques 4

Question 1

You are approaching the crest of a hill on a rural two-lane road. What is the correct defensive technique?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and move slightly right in your lane in case a vehicle is centered over the crest

Answer

Hills hide oncoming hazards, so reducing speed and positioning right gives you room if a vehicle or obstacle appears suddenly.

Question 2

What is the safest way to handle a tire blowout at highway speed?

Accepted Answer

Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and steer straight until you slow enough to pull over

Answer

Holding the wheel steady and letting the car slow gradually prevents the loss of control that hard braking or sharp steering would cause.

Question 3

Why is it especially important in Vermont to scan the road edges at dawn and dusk?

Accepted Answer

Deer and moose are most active then and often enter the roadway

Answer

Deer and moose are most active at dawn and dusk, and scanning shoulders gives you early warning before an animal crosses.

Question 4

A large truck is passing you on the interstate. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Stay steady or slightly reduce speed and keep out of the truck's blind spots

Answer

Keeping a steady or slightly slower speed helps the truck complete the pass quickly and gets you out of its large blind spots sooner.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of an escape route while driving?

Accepted Answer

A pre-identified space you can steer into if a sudden hazard blocks your path

Answer

Defensive drivers constantly identify open space around their vehicle so they always have somewhere to go if a collision threatens.

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