WA DMV Defensive Driving Techniques 3

Question 1

When driving on wet Washington roads, how should you adjust your following distance?

Accepted Answer

Increase it beyond the normal 4 seconds

Answer

Wet pavement increases stopping distance, so you should add extra seconds to your normal following gap.

Question 2

What is the first thing you should do if your vehicle begins to hydroplane?

Accepted Answer

Ease off the accelerator and avoid braking suddenly

Answer

Gently releasing the gas lets the tires regain contact with the road, while hard braking or steering can cause a skid.

Question 3

To reduce glare from oncoming headlights at night, you should:

Accepted Answer

Look toward the right edge of your lane

Answer

Glancing toward the right edge of the road keeps you on course without being blinded by oncoming headlights.

Question 4

In dense fog, which lights should you use?

Accepted Answer

Low-beam headlights

Answer

Low beams aim at the road, while high beams reflect off fog and reduce your visibility.

Question 5

You are approaching a curve on a rain-slicked mountain road. The defensive approach is to:

Accepted Answer

Slow down before entering the curve, not while in it

Answer

Reducing speed before the curve keeps the tires' traction available for steering instead of braking.

(WA DMV) Washington Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test