Defensive Driving Strategies Quiz

Explore transportation engineering concepts with our quiz. Learn defensive driving techniques and how to handle various road situations.

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Which of the following is a recommended defensive driving strategy?

Tailgating

Maintaining a safe following distance

Speeding up to get through intersections quickly

Driving with distractions

When should you yield the right-of-way to pedestrians?

Only when they are crossing at a designated crosswalk

Never, pedestrians should always yield to vehicles

Only during daylight hours

Always, regardless of the circumstances

What does 'defensive driving' primarily aim to prevent?

Speeding

Traffic violations

Accidents and collisions

Road rage

Which of the following is an example of a distraction while driving?

Glancing at your rearview mirror

Listening to the radio at a moderate volume

Having a conversation with a passenger

Checking your blind spot before changing lanes

Which of the following is a common cause of road rage?

Courteous driving behavior

Being cut off in traffic

Adhering to speed limits

Using turn signals properly

What should you do if you encounter aggressive drivers on the road?

Engage with them and retaliate

Speed up to get away from them

Maintain your calm, avoid eye contact, and let them pass

Challenge them to a race

What does the 'two-second rule' refer to in defensive driving?

The time it takes for a car to come to a complete stop

The amount of time you should spend at a stop sign

Following distance behind the vehicle in front of you

The time it takes for a car to change lanes

Which of the following can help reduce the risk of driving in adverse weather conditions?

Speeding to get through the bad weather quickly

Turning on high beam headlights

Increasing following distance

Using cruise control

When driving in heavy rain, what should you do to maintain visibility?

Keep your headlights off

Drive closer to the vehicle in front of you

Use windshield wipers and defrosters

Speed up to get through the rain faster

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What is the purpose of the 'blind spot' when discussing defensive driving?

It's an area that cannot be seen through the rearview mirror

It's a spot for practicing meditation while driving

It's a safe zone where accidents are less likely to occur

It's an area where speeding is permitted

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What is the purpose of scanning while driving defensively?

To admire the scenery

To spot potential hazards early

To take photographs of the surroundings

To communicate with other drivers

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Which of the following is an example of defensive driving in city traffic?

Tailgating the car in front of you

Speeding to catch up to the green light

Maintaining awareness of your surroundings and anticipating potential hazards

Changing lanes frequently to get ahead

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In defensive driving, what does 'SIPDE' stand for?

Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

Signal, Identify, Proceed, Decide, Execute

Stay, Inspect, Predict, Decide, Execute

Stop, Investigate, Predict, Decide, Execute