16 Questions
What is the term for the distance your vehicle will travel in the next 12-15 seconds?
12-15 second visual search
What should you do if your sight distance is reduced while driving up a hill?
Reduce your speed
How does increased speed affect the time available to complete the PDE process?
It decreases the time available
When should you not pass another vehicle?
If you cannot complete the pass before a no-passing zone begins
What is not a common potential conflict in rural driving?
Slow-moving pedestrians
What should you do to maintain a good sight distance while driving?
Pay special attention to your mirrors.
How can you avoid being hit by a tailgater?
Increase your following distance to four seconds or more.
How should you use the predict step of the IPDE process while driving on city streets?
Be prepared to predict possible points of conflict earlier.
What can you do to more safely look for a house number while driving?
Make sure the situation ahead has no immediate hazards before you look away.
What is a common driving skill needed for city driving?
Blending into traffic.
What is the term for a driver who follows too closely?
Tailgater.
What is a potential consequence of not maintaining a sufficient following distance?
Increase your stopping distance
What is an advantage of keeping a 3-second following distance in urban traffic?
You can react quickly to hazards
What type of roadway typically has the highest number of hazards per mile?
City streets and roads
If the vehicle following you is too close, what action can you take to avoid being hit from the rear?
Press the foot-brake lightly
What is a potential consequence of failing to maintain a sufficient sight distance?
You may not be able to react to hazards in time
This quiz covers defensive driving techniques, including following distances, visual search, and lane positioning. Learn how to drive safely on different types of roads.
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