Defensive Driving Techniques
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What is the safest way to change lanes?

  • Check the traffic ahead and adjust your speed
  • Keep to the left lane and then switch
  • Use your horn to alert other drivers
  • Check your mirrors and adjust your speed to local conditions (correct)

In what situation is it permissible to pass another vehicle on the right?

  • When the vehicle ahead is slowing down
  • When the right lane is open in congested traffic (correct)
  • When the driver ahead is not indicating
  • When the overhead signs indicate the same destination

Why is it important to leave space between you and the vehicle ahead?

  • To annoy the driver ahead
  • To reduce the risk of a collision (correct)
  • To increase your speed
  • To ensure you can change lanes quickly

What should you do before changing lanes?

<p>Check all your mirrors and the traffic around you (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered dangerous driving behavior?

<p>Changing lanes frequently and without reason (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what situation can you pass another vehicle on the right-hand side?

<p>When the vehicle ahead is turning left (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a roundabout?

<p>To make roads safer by reducing the risk of collisions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when exiting a roundabout?

<p>Maintain the same lane before, during, and after exiting (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When turning left from a one-way street, what should you do?

<p>Keep as far to the left as possible (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when approaching a roundabout?

<p>Give way to vehicles already in the roundabout (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should you signal your intention to leave a roundabout?

<p>To indicate your intention to exit the roundabout (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when turning right from a roundabout?

<p>Get into the right-hand lane (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key strategy to counteract tunnel vision when driving?

<p>Scan all parts of the road ahead (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common mistake that can lead to disastrous results when approaching a bend?

<p>Approaching the bend too fast (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal when determining the correct speed for a corner or bend?

<p>To take the bend under full control with the greatest safety (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors should be considered when determining the correct speed for a corner or bend?

<p>The sharpness of the bend, road condition, visibility, and weather (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when reducing speed before entering a bend?

<p>Take your foot off the accelerator and reduce speed progressively (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can contribute to or aggravate tunnel vision?

<p>Stress (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for positioning your car to the right when driving on a two-way road?

<p>To reduce the risk of collision with oncoming traffic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When driving on a two-way road with one lane in each direction, what should you do to allow for oncoming traffic?

<p>Keep well to the right (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do before turning left on a two-way road?

<p>Check the road in both directions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the risk of an accident involving two vehicles traveling in opposite directions greater on a narrow road?

<p>Because of the reduced space for error (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when turning off the road to avoid unexpected overtaking and sudden meetings with oncoming traffic?

<p>Position your car and turn off, keeping as far to the right as possible (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to give way to all oncoming traffic when turning left?

<p>Because it reduces the risk of collision with oncoming traffic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should you be extra cautious when driving in areas with adequate street lighting?

<p>Because pedestrians are harder to see due to patches of shadow (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for not driving on full beam in built-up areas with adequate street lighting?

<p>To avoid dazzling pedestrians (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should you approach pedestrian crossings with caution at night?

<p>Because pedestrians believe they are perfectly illuminated and behave more recklessly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended headlight setting when driving in fog?

<p>Dipped headlights (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should you use high-intensity rear fog lights with caution in fog?

<p>Because they are only effective in dense fog (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common risk associated with driving in fog?

<p>Multi-vehicle accidents, nose to tail (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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