Chapter 5 - Defensive Driving questions well answered

Chapter 5 - Defensive Driving
questions well answered

Middle - correct answer ✔✔Drivers should stay in the [left/middle/right] of the lane



one car length (20 ft) per 10mph speed OR three+ second rule - correct answer ✔✔How far
back should you be from the car in front of you?



Perception distance + Reaction distance + Braking distance - correct answer ✔✔What is the
stopping distance?



The first 3-4 minutes of rainfall - correct answer ✔✔When are road surfaces the most slippery?



35 mph. Tires can completely leave surface at 55mph. - correct answer ✔✔At what speed can
hydroplaning begin to occur?



Nov 15 - Apr 1 - correct answer ✔✔Studded snow tires are allowed from when to when?



Take foot off gas. Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the rear wheels' slide to avoid spin.
- correct answer ✔✔What should a motorist do if the vehicle starts to skid?



six second rule - correct answer ✔✔The three second rule is increased to what in snow?



Slow down and use low beams (+fog lights?) - correct answer ✔✔What should the motorist do
in fog?