Driver Safety Defensive Driving

To execute a safe turn, activate your signal ______ feet before turning.

100

Establish a minimum spacing of _____ feet between your vehicle and a cyclist you are passing.

3

Using the car length method, what is the maximum safe following speech for the red car shown below?

30 mph

Eyes can take ____ seconds to readjust after being blinded by high beams.

4-7

How many feet of clearance should you give the road when your vehicle is stopped on the shoulder?

5

It is a good practice to check each mirror every ______ seconds, especially before you change lanes, make a turn, or back up the vehicle.

5-7

In addition to using the car length method or the time method to calculate appropriate following distance, best practices recommend you add ____________.

A safety cushion

Choose all that apply. Which of the following options are recommended to regain control of a hydroplaning vehicle?

Avoid sudden moves Ease off the accelerator Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel Keeping the tires pointed straight ahead

True/False: For maximum visibility, keep your high beams on when driving in snow or fog.

False

Choose all that apply. The pack shown below is travelling at 65 mph. What hazardous conditions exist for the yellow truck in the middle of the pack?

No available escape route Inadequate following distance The large bus following closely behind

Choose all that apply. Which of the following have right-of-way before the vehicle that arrived at the intersection first?

Pedestrians Emergency Vehicles Vehicles already in the intersection

Choose all that apply. What precautions should each driver take to prevent a collision in the scenario shown below?

Signaling before entering intersection Slowing down when approaching the intersection Establishing visual communication between drivers

Choose all that apply. What precautions should each driver take to prevent a collision in the scenario shown below?

Slowing down when approaching the intersection Establishing an unobscured view of oncoming vehicles Waiting patiently and not passing vehicles already in the intersection

Match the weather condition to the stopping distance, assuming that the vehicle is traveling at 45 mph.

Snowy ground: 225 feet Icy ground: 450 feet Wet ground: 125 feet Dry ground: 90 feet

Choose all that apply. Which of the following driving conditions will affect your stopping time and distance?

Speed Vehicle's tires and brakes Vehicle's weight Foreign materials Texture and temperature of the road Weather

True/False: Do not pass a bicycle when approaching the crest of a hill.

True

Whenever possible, what is the best action to take when driving in reverse?

Turning your head around and looking behind you

Choose all that apply. Consider the scenario illustrated below. What must the driver of the truck do to assure the safety of surrounding cyclists?

Use the turn signal Closely monitor blind spots Enter the intersection slowly

Assuming both vehicles arrived at the intersections simultaneously, who has the right-of-way?

Vehicle going straight