Defensive Driving Techniques

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What is the term for the distance your vehicle will travel in the next 12-15 seconds?

  • 12-15 second visual lead
  • 12-15 second visual search (correct)
  • 12-15 second driving lead
  • 12-15 second following distance

What should you do if your sight distance is reduced while driving up a hill?

  • Reduce your speed (correct)
  • Cover the brake pedal
  • Flash your headlights
  • Illuminate your emergency flashers

How does increased speed affect the time available to complete the PDE process?

  • It depends on the road conditions
  • It decreases the time available (correct)
  • It increases the time available
  • It has no effect

When should you not pass another vehicle?

<p>If you cannot complete the pass before a no-passing zone begins (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is not a common potential conflict in rural driving?

<p>Slow-moving pedestrians (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to maintain a good sight distance while driving?

<p>Pay special attention to your mirrors. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you avoid being hit by a tailgater?

<p>Increase your following distance to four seconds or more. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should you use the predict step of the IPDE process while driving on city streets?

<p>Be prepared to predict possible points of conflict earlier. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can you do to more safely look for a house number while driving?

<p>Make sure the situation ahead has no immediate hazards before you look away. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common driving skill needed for city driving?

<p>Blending into traffic. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a driver who follows too closely?

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

What is a potential consequence of not maintaining a sufficient following distance?

<p>Increase your stopping distance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of keeping a 3-second following distance in urban traffic?

<p>You can react quickly to hazards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of roadway typically has the highest number of hazards per mile?

<p>City streets and roads (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the vehicle following you is too close, what action can you take to avoid being hit from the rear?

<p>Press the foot-brake lightly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of failing to maintain a sufficient sight distance?

<p>You may not be able to react to hazards in time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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