Defensive Driving and Visual Search Quiz

Test your knowledge on defensive driving techniques and visual search skills with these 17 questions. Enhance your driver education and safety awareness.

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Which of the following is an example of defensive driving?

Speeding up to pass a slow-moving vehicle

Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front

Tailgating the vehicle ahead

Ignoring traffic signals

What is the primary goal of visual search while driving?

To admire the scenery

To find a destination on a map

To identify potential hazards

To count road signs

Which of the following is an example of a potential driving hazard?

A parked car

A clear road

A well-lit intersection

A traffic light

What does the term 'defensive driving' mean?

Driving cautiously to prevent accidents caused by other drivers

Driving aggressively to assert dominance on the road

Driving recklessly to get to your destination faster

Driving without paying attention to other road users

What is the purpose of using turn signals while driving?

To alert other drivers of your intentions

To indicate your frustration with traffic

To blind other drivers

To show off your car's features

What does the term 'blind spot' refer to in driving?

The area behind your vehicle

The area directly in front of your vehicle

The area to the side of your vehicle that cannot be seen in the rearview or side mirrors

The area covered by your headlights

What should you do if you encounter a bicyclist while driving?

Honk to let them know you're there

Speed up to pass them quickly

Maintain a safe distance and pass when it's safe to do so

Drive close to them to protect them from other vehicles

Which of the following statements best describes defensive driving?

Always driving at the maximum allowed speed

Anticipating potential hazards and reacting accordingly

Ignoring road signs and signals

Engaging in aggressive driving behavior

When should you check your mirrors while driving?

Only when changing lanes

Every 10 minutes

Every 5 seconds

Only when a vehicle is approaching from behind

#10

What is the recommended following distance in ideal driving conditions?

1 second

2 seconds

3 seconds

4 seconds

#11

What should you do if you encounter a vehicle driving erratically?

Speed up and pass quickly

Honk and flash headlights to alert the driver

Maintain a safe distance and contact authorities if necessary

Tailgate to pressure the driver to slow down

#12

What is the purpose of scanning ahead while driving?

To locate the nearest gas station

To admire the view

To identify potential hazards and changing road conditions

To check for road signs

#13

What should you do if you encounter a large animal crossing the road?

Swerve to avoid hitting the animal

Brake firmly and steer straight

Accelerate to scare the animal away

Sound the horn continuously

#14

What is the recommended hand position on the steering wheel?

12 o'clock and 6 o'clock

9 o'clock and 3 o'clock

10 o'clock and 2 o'clock

11 o'clock and 5 o'clock

#15

What does the 'SEE' strategy stand for in defensive driving?

Survey, Evaluate, Execute

Speed, Exit, Evade

Signal, Enter, Exit

Stop, Examine, Engage

#16

What does the 'IPDE' process involve in defensive driving?

Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

Inspect, Plan, Drive, Evaluate

Inquire, Prepare, Direct, Evaluate

Initiate, Perform, Detect, Examine

#17

What does the 'SMOG' technique help with in visual search?

Identifying road signs

Managing distractions while driving

Scanning for pedestrians

Searching for potential hazards