Study Guide


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1 What is defensive driving?

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

3 When driving defensively, you should:

4 What should you do to be prepared for potential hazards or traffic conditions ahead on the road?

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

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

7 What should you do if your turn signals and brake lights are not working?

8 When should you use your signal lights? Driving along - When should you use your signal lights?
9 What does the picture below indicate? Driving along - What does the picture below indicate?
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 How should you indicate your intention to turn, slow down, or stop?

14 When should you signal before making a turn or changing lane?

15 Why is it important to use your turn signals even when you do not see other vehicles around you?

16 Which vehicles are exempt from the requirement to have electrical turn signals?

17 Always signal when you are going to:

18 When using a hand signal, how long should you hold the signal?

19 You should use your horn:

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

21 When should you sound a sharp blast on your horn?

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

23 What is the speed limit for alleys?

24 What do speed limits indicate to drivers?

25 When are you allowed to drive at a speed that impedes the normal and reasonable movement of traffic?

26 What is the speed limit in urban districts unless otherwise posted?

27 When driving in heavy traffic, what should you do?

28 You should reduce your speed more when:

29 What should you do when the road is crowded?

30 The maximum speed for beaches and county roads adjacent to public beaches is:

31 What is the maximum speed for most vehicles on Texas or U.S. highways outside an urban district?

32 What is the maximum speed for school buses on highways outside an urban district in Texas?

33 What is the maximum speed for school buses that have not passed a commercial vehicle inspection or are on non-numbered highways?

34 What is the maximum speed for most vehicles on highways not numbered by Texas or the U.S. outside an urban district?

35 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?
36 What can you do to avoid rear-end collisions when driving behind another car?

37 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)?
38 What is the common cause of most rear-end collisions?

39 When following another vehicle on any street or highway, what is the importance of maintaining sufficient distance?

40 Why is keeping a space cushion between you and other vehicles important?

41 If confronted with equally hazardous dangers, such as oncoming vehicles and parked vehicles, you should:

42 The faster you drive:

43 What is the recommended minimum time gap between your car and the one in front of you for speeds of 30 mph or less during good road conditions? Driving along - What is the recommended minimum time gap between your car and the one in front of you for speeds of 30 mph or less during good road conditions?