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Virginia Fire Programs - EVOC Study
Guide (Class 1,2,3) High Quality Q&A
2026
What is one big reason why Defensive Driving is more important than ever? -
correct-answer-Distractions
What are the proper hand positions while driving? - correct-answer-9 & 3 OR 8 &
4
What type of steering should you utilize? - correct-answer-Shuffle Steering
Why is shuffle steering so important? - correct-answer-It keeps your hands and
arms out of the way of airbags.
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Why should you not use hazards while moving? - correct-answer-Most Turn
signals won't operate while hazard flashers are on.
What can abrupt stops do? - correct-answer-Cause Injury, Mechanical Failure, and
Skidding.
For a vehicle with Anti-Lock Brakes, how should you brake? - correct-answer-
Steady pressure applied to brake pedal.
For a vehicle with Anti-Lock Brakes, what is important to make sure you do not
do? - correct-answer-Pump the brakes
What is the formula for stopping distance? - correct-answer-R.D (reaction
Distance) + B.D (braking distance) = S.D (Stopping distance)
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When speed and size increase, how is braking distance affected? - correct-
answer-Braking Distance INCREASES with vehicle SIZE and SPEED.
What is the formula for following distance? - correct-answer-3 Second Rule (1001,
1002, 1003)
What should you do as the size and speed of your vehicle increase while
following? - correct-answer-Increase your following distance.
How long ahead should you look for a hazard? - correct-answer-12 Seconds
What should you do with the SMITH system? - correct-answer-Aim high in
steering.
Virginia Fire Programs - EVOC Study
Guide (Class 1,2,3) High Quality Q&A
2026
What is one big reason why Defensive Driving is more important than ever? -
correct-answer-Distractions
What are the proper hand positions while driving? - correct-answer-9 & 3 OR 8 &
4
What type of steering should you utilize? - correct-answer-Shuffle Steering
Why is shuffle steering so important? - correct-answer-It keeps your hands and
arms out of the way of airbags.
,2|Page
Why should you not use hazards while moving? - correct-answer-Most Turn
signals won't operate while hazard flashers are on.
What can abrupt stops do? - correct-answer-Cause Injury, Mechanical Failure, and
Skidding.
For a vehicle with Anti-Lock Brakes, how should you brake? - correct-answer-
Steady pressure applied to brake pedal.
For a vehicle with Anti-Lock Brakes, what is important to make sure you do not
do? - correct-answer-Pump the brakes
What is the formula for stopping distance? - correct-answer-R.D (reaction
Distance) + B.D (braking distance) = S.D (Stopping distance)
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When speed and size increase, how is braking distance affected? - correct-
answer-Braking Distance INCREASES with vehicle SIZE and SPEED.
What is the formula for following distance? - correct-answer-3 Second Rule (1001,
1002, 1003)
What should you do as the size and speed of your vehicle increase while
following? - correct-answer-Increase your following distance.
How long ahead should you look for a hazard? - correct-answer-12 Seconds
What should you do with the SMITH system? - correct-answer-Aim high in
steering.
