Traffic School Section 3 Exam with Correct Answers

defensive driving - ANSWER-driving to save lives, time, and money, in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others; anticipating dangerous or emergency situations and knowing how to respond to them. planning - ANSWER-pack enough water/food/first aid, check road conditions (weather, construction), check vehicle of engine fluids, hoses and belts, tire pressure and treading, brakes, spare tire following distance requirements - ANSWER-if car in front of u suddenly brakes then u have enough space to brake or move out of the way. 3 sec rule, 4+ sec rule if dark/bad conditions, be careful around motorcycles blind spots - ANSWER-don't drive in other ppl's blind spots how to be prepared to escape a problem - ANSWER-maintain a safe following distance and plan a set of escape routes all around you What could happen if you drive in another car's blind spot? - ANSWER-other driver may not turn his or her head as they should and end up hitting you while switching lanes. Either slow down or speed up so you are not driving right next to any cars. Increase Your Car's Visibility - ANSWER-Drive with Your Headlights on during the Day How does having headlights on during a sunny day help you drive safer? - ANSWER-with all the other things they are looking at, they might not pay enough attention to your car. After a while, your car could look like it's blending into the background. Having your headlights on just adds an extra layer to the scene to call attention to yourself. lane changes near intersections? - ANSWER-Avoid what to look out for - ANSWER-parked cars moving into traffic, Inattentive Driver or Erratic Driving, Vehicles Taking Your Right-of-Way at Intersections right of way? going straight vs turning left - ANSWER-going straight