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