Questions and Answers
What is the first thing you should do when driving?
Adjust your seat and mirrors and ensure that all passengers are wearing a seat belt.
What is the basic rule for driving defensively?
At all times the driver must take the responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner.
What are the two parts to driving defensively?
Describe Visual Search/Driver Awareness.
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What does Risk Management involve?
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What are you responsible for while driving?
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When it comes to the right-of-way, what should no one assume?
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Who should you yield to?
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What is one of the most common contributing factors of vehicle crashes?
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What does excessive speed not do?
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What negative effects can excessive speed have?
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What does Maryland Vehicle Law require of motorists?
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What conditions require reduced speed?
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A minimum distance of ___ to ___ seconds is recommended under ideal driving conditions.
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What factors affect your stopping distance?
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What should you do when turning?
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What should you check before making a U-turn?
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When passing is permitted you must estimate the ___ and ___ necessary to pass and be sure to pass without?
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See both ___ of the passed vehicle in your ___ before returning to the original lane.
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Under what conditions is it acceptable to make a right turn pass?
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When may you not pass?
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Study Notes
Driving Preparation
- Begin by adjusting your seat and mirrors, ensuring all passengers are buckled in.
Defensive Driving Basics
- Operate the vehicle safely and take responsibility for driving defensively.
Key Components of Defensive Driving
- Comprises Visual Search/Driver Awareness and Risk Management.
Visual Search/Driver Awareness
- Stay aware of surroundings, observing front, sides, and rear consistently.
- Be prepared to adjust speed or change lanes based on observations.
Risk Management Strategies
- Modify speed, position, and direction according to roadway conditions.
- Use turn signals to communicate intentions to other drivers.
- Maintain a safe following distance.
- Never assume other drivers will adhere to rules; exercise caution constantly.
Responsibility in Vehicle Control
- Control the vehicle proactively to prevent crashes.
Understanding Right-of-Way
- Do not assume possession of the right-of-way.
Situations Requiring Yielding
- Yield to vehicles arriving first at intersections.
- Yield to oncoming traffic during left turns and to the right if at the same intersection.
- Yield to drivers entering from private roads, pedestrians, and vehicles at T intersections.
Common Causes of Crashes
- Excessive speeding is a frequent contributor to vehicle accidents.
Speeding Misconceptions
- Excessive speed does not significantly save time and heightens the risk of poor decision-making.
Negative Effects of Excessive Speed
- Difficulty in negotiating curves and handling obstacles and delays in stopping distance.
- Reduced awareness in dangerous situations, increasing crash risks.
Legal Speed Requirements
- Maryland law mandates that drivers maintain a reasonable speed, considering existing hazards.
Conditions Necessitating Speed Reduction
- Reduce speed for sharp curves, slippery roads, pedestrian activity, and in congested areas like shopping centers and schools.
Recommended Following Distance
- Maintain a minimum following distance of 3 to 4 seconds under optimal conditions.
Factors Affecting Stopping Distance
- Stopping distance is influenced by perception time, roadway conditions, tire tread health, and brake condition.
Guidelines for Turning
- Observe signs for turning directions, plan turns in advance, and activate turn signals early.
- Check surroundings before proceeding and adjust speed accordingly.
U-Turn Protocol
- Verify legality of U-turns, activate the left turn signal, and yield to oncoming traffic.
Passing Requirements
- Ensure adequate time and space before passing to avoid interfering with other vehicles.
Safe Lane Change After Passing
- Confirm visibility of both headlights of the passed vehicle in the rearview mirror before returning to the original lane.
Conditions for Right Turn Passing
- Permissible if the other vehicle is about to turn left or when on multi-lane highways where lanes move in the same direction.
Passing Restrictions
- Prohibited in no-passing zones and when solid lines appear on your side of the road.
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Test your knowledge on the essential techniques of defensive driving. This quiz covers key components such as visual search, risk management strategies, and responsibilities while on the road. Ensure you're equipped with the best driving practices for safety.
