Study Guide


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1 What is defensive driving?

2 It is _______ to drive a vehicle that is overloaded with passengers or load so as to obstruct the view of the driver or interfere with the mechanical operation.

3 As a defensive driver, why should you keep your eyes moving while driving?

4 What steps should you follow if your vehicle breaks down or you have an emergency on a lower capacity road?

5 What should you do if you suddenly lose control of the steering wheel while driving?

6 What should you do if you lose control of your steering and the wheel no longer responds to your turning movements?

7 What should you do in the event of steering failure?

8 If you suddenly lose control of your power steering wheel, you must avoid turning off the ignition:

9 When should you use your turn signals and brake lights?

10 What does the picture below indicate? Driving along - What does the picture below indicate?
11 What does the picture below indicate? Driving along - What does the picture below indicate?
12 What does the picture below indicate? Driving along - What does the picture below indicate?
13 When should you signal before making a turn or changing lane?

14 Hand signals should be given from: Driving along - Hand signals should be given from:
15 When can you use your turn signals to tell drivers behind you that they can pass?

16 In non-residential areas, you must give a continuous turn signal for at least _____ before turning.

17 Your vehicle must have a horn that can be heard from a distance of _______.

18 Sirens, whistles and bells are allowed only on:

19 What is the speed limit in a school zone during normal school hours?

20 Why are minimum speed limits established on certain roads and highways?

21 What is the speed limit for alleys?

22 What do speed limits indicate to drivers?

23 When should you reduce your speed?

24 You are _______ to drive at such a slow speed as to impede the normal movement of traffic.

25 When are slower speeds necessary?

26 Generally, the posted speed limit on most highways is:

27 The posted speed limit for highways with four lanes is:

28 The posted speed limit for rural areas is:

29 You must slow down when:

30 When should you slow down for a school zone?

31 When should you reduce your speed below the posted limit?

32 How should you adjust your speed?

33 The speed limit on an expressway is normally:

34 What is the minimum safe distance you must keep from the vehicle in front? Driving along - What is the minimum safe distance you must keep from the vehicle in front?
35 A two-second rule does not apply to certain situations as you may need extra space:

36 If someone is tailgating you, what should you do?

37 When should you increase your following distance from the vehicle ahead?

38 What can you do to avoid rear-end collisions when driving behind another car?

39 What should you do if someone is following you too closely (tailgating)? Driving along - What should you do if someone is following you too closely (tailgating)?
40 What should you do in a situation where you are driving in a single lane, and the vehicle ahead of you often slows down without an apparent reason?

41 How can you lower the risk of someone running into the rear of your vehicle?

42 Which of the following should you consider to drive green?