K53 Learners Defensive Driving and Safety

Question 1

What is the safest following distance to keep behind the vehicle in front in good conditions?

Accepted Answer

At least a two-second gap

Answer

The two-second rule gives you time to react and stop. Pick a fixed point; if you reach it less than two seconds after the car ahead, you are too close. Increase it in poor conditions.

Question 2

What should you do if you become tired or drowsy while driving on a long trip?

Accepted Answer

Stop at a safe place and rest

Answer

Fatigue slows reaction time and is a major cause of crashes. The only real cure is to stop at a safe place and rest before continuing.

Question 3

When driving in rain or fog, what is the correct defensive action?

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed, increase following distance and switch on your lights

Answer

In poor visibility you should slow down, leave a bigger following gap and put your headlights on so you can see and be seen.

Question 4

Why must you wear a seatbelt every time you drive?

Accepted Answer

It restrains you in a crash and greatly reduces injury

Answer

Seatbelts hold you in place in a collision, preventing you from being thrown forward or out of the vehicle. By law all occupants must be belted.

Question 5

What is the defensive way to approach a green robot you are nearing?

Accepted Answer

Stay alert and be ready to stop in case it changes or another driver jumps the light

Answer

Defensive driving means never assuming. Approach a green robot ready to stop, scanning for red-light runners and pedestrians before you cross.

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K53 Learners Defensive Driving and Safety