Defensive Driving Tips

At controlled intersections, traffic is controlled by:

Signs or signals

large trucks have ________ stopping distance than passenger vehicles

a longer

What will reduce the amount of alcohol in your body?

time

Nearly what percentage of all pedestrian fatalities occurs at mid-block (not at a crosswalk)?

80%

In rural areas, be on the lookout for:

Deer and other wildlife

_________________ Driving is becoming nearly as serious of an issue as drunk driving in the United States.

Distracted

Which of the following is a safe assumption while driving?

assume that no one sees you

stopping distance depends on which of the following?

both speed and road condition affect stopping distance

You should do which of the following when you need to exit a freeway or highway?

exit at a safe speed

younger drivers typically

focus on the area close to their car

which of the following is considered the most dangerous of all driving hazards?

fog

nine out of every ten pedestrian fatalities occur during which weather conditions?

normal

a car can hydroplane

on a thin layer of water

you should keep a space cushion

on all sides of your car

the most important thing to do in a driving emergency is which of the following?

both stay calm and remember what you have learned

it is dangerous to drive in the rain , because

both traction is reduced and it is more difficult to see

if you have a tire blowout, you should

hold the steering wheel tightly and slow down gradually

What should you do when driving at night?

increase the space cushion around your vehicle

if you are about to be in a collision

look for the path of least resistance

when approaching another vehicle at night

turn off your high beam headlights

even though you can't control laws of nature, you CAN control which of the following?

your speed