#6 Road Safety Tips

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What is the recommended following distance to maintain behind another vehicle?

4 seconds (correct)

2 seconds

6 seconds

8 seconds

If you need to drive slowly and are slowing down other vehicles, what should you do?

Flash your hazard lights to warn other drivers

Maintain your speed and let the other vehicles pass when they can

Speed up to avoid slowing down other vehicles

Pull over to the side of the road when safe to do so and let them pass (correct)

What should you do if you are being followed too closely (tailgated) and there is a right lane available?

Slow down gradually to encourage the tailgater to pass

Move over to the right lane (correct)

Maintain your speed and ignore the tailgater

Flash your brake lights to warn the tailgater

When parallel parking, what should you do if there is traffic behind you?

Wait for a break in traffic before signaling and parking Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action to take if you are being tailgated and there is no right lane available?

Wait until the road ahead is clear, then reduce speed slowly Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to avoid driving next to large trucks on multi-lane roads?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following surfaces increases the risk of a fall for motorcyclists or bicyclists?

Wet or icy roads Signup and view all the answers

When should you increase your following distance behind a large vehicle?

When you have a heavy load or are pulling a trailer Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended minimum following distance behind a fire truck?

5 feet Signup and view all the answers

When should you increase your following distance behind a vehicle?

When it is hard for you to see ahead due to darkness, bad weather, or large vehicles Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when being followed closely by another vehicle?

Try to allow extra room in front of you Signup and view all the answers

When changing lanes, what should you do to ensure safety?

Check your blind spot and signal before changing lanes Signup and view all the answers

When driving on a two-lane road, what is the safest position within your lane?

Generally in the center of the lane, keeping distance from both sides Signup and view all the answers

When approaching a stopped emergency or police vehicle with flashing lights on a highway with four or more lanes, what should you do?

Change lanes or move away from the stopped vehicle, if it is safe to do so Signup and view all the answers

When passing a parked vehicle, what should you do to reduce risk?

Keep extra space between your vehicle and parked cars, in case someone steps out Signup and view all the answers

#6 Road Safety Tips

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