Chapter 5 - Defensive Driving Questions & Answers Solved 100% Correct!!

Drivers should stay in the [left/middle/right] of the lane - Middle How far back should you be from the car in front of you? - one car length (20 ft) per 10mph speed OR three+ second rule What is the stopping distance? - Perception distance + Reaction distance + Braking distance When are road surfaces the most slippery? - The first 3-4 minutes of rainfall At what speed can hydroplaning begin to occur? - 35 mph. Tires can completely leave surface at 55mph. Studded snow tires are allowed from when to when? - Nov 15 - Apr 1 What should a motorist do if the vehicle starts to skid? - Take foot off gas. Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the rear wheels' slide to avoid spin. The three second rule is increased to what in snow? - six second rule What should the motorist do in fog? - Slow down and use low beams (+fog lights?) __% of driving decisions are based on what the motorist sees - 90% How far ahead should a motorist be able to see when driving in the city? - 12 seconds (one block for 25mph)When making an emergency stop, what should the motorist do after pulling over? - Turn the emergency/parking lights on. Raise the hood. Warn using a flare and signal using a white handkerchief. What should the motorist do when the tires run off the pavement? - Slow down to 25 mph and then turn back onto the road by turning the wheel by a quarter turn. What should the motorist do if the conventional disc and drum brakes fail? - Put the vehicle in low gear and pump hard and fast What should the motorist do in a tire blowout? - Hold steering wheel firmly, remove foot from gas pedal, do not use brakes. What are the three things a driver can do if about to be in a collision? - Stop, turn, or speed up When is it necessary to send a written report of a collision to MVC? - If there is property damage >$500 or personal injury