Defensive Driving Exam Practice Questions with
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defensive driving - Answer is the personal responsibility of everyone who operates or rides in a motor
vehicle.
R - Answer recognize the hazard
that can cause collisions. To do so, you must use all of your senses and give your full attention to the
road.
U - Answer understand the defense
You need to know what to do to prevent a traffic hazard from becoming a collision or a crash and
acknowledge the consequences of your driving choices.
A - Answer act correctly
Turning the wheel in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go when you lose traction
Utilizing the 4 Rs when faced with a head-on collision:
READ the Road Ahead
Drive to the RIGHT
REDUCE your Speed
RIDE off the Road
Using the delayed acceleration technique at controlled intersections
Vision is _____ percent of our sensory input. - Answer 90
,In which scenario would you be most likely to use your hearing to "Recognize the Hazard"? - Answer An
emergency vehicle approaching
True or False: If you are driving and have a sudden onset of illness or a medical emergency, you should
drive to the nearest emergency room. - Answer false
red - Answer Stop or Prohibition
green - Answer Movements Permitted
Direction Guidance
black or white - Answer Regulation
yellow - Answer Warning
orange - Answer Temporary Traffic Control
blue - Answer Road User Services
Tourist Information
Evacuation Route
brown - Answer Recreation And Cultural Interest
Fluroscent Yellow green - Answer Pedestrian Warning
Bicycle Warning
Playground Warning
School Bus
School Warning
, Solid yellow center line, single or double - Answer to turn left into a private driveway (unless otherwise
posted)
Solid white line on the right shoulder of roadway: - Answer to pull onto the shoulder due to a
breakdown, emergency or hazard
to turn left into a private driveway (unless otherwise posted) - Answer to pass another vehicle if starting
from the side with the broken line. Passing is never allowed when the solid line is on your side or when
there are double yellow solid lines
Solid white intersection lines: - Answer to proceed through the intersection after a full stop at a stop
sign or when the traffic signal turns green
A preventable collision is one in which you failed to do everything ________ to avoid it. - Answer
reasonable
White lines separate traffic flowing in the _______direction. - Answer same
six driving behaviors lead to most injury-related and fatal crashes: - Answer Speeding
Following too closely
Distracted driving
Turning improperly
Driving left of center
Violating right of way
Even ________ drivers occasionally make choices that put them in potentially dangerous situations. -
Answer good
Every behavior is a choice you make to get what you want at the moment. - Answer true
Behavior choices can have ___________. - Answer Significant consequences
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defensive driving - Answer is the personal responsibility of everyone who operates or rides in a motor
vehicle.
R - Answer recognize the hazard
that can cause collisions. To do so, you must use all of your senses and give your full attention to the
road.
U - Answer understand the defense
You need to know what to do to prevent a traffic hazard from becoming a collision or a crash and
acknowledge the consequences of your driving choices.
A - Answer act correctly
Turning the wheel in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go when you lose traction
Utilizing the 4 Rs when faced with a head-on collision:
READ the Road Ahead
Drive to the RIGHT
REDUCE your Speed
RIDE off the Road
Using the delayed acceleration technique at controlled intersections
Vision is _____ percent of our sensory input. - Answer 90
,In which scenario would you be most likely to use your hearing to "Recognize the Hazard"? - Answer An
emergency vehicle approaching
True or False: If you are driving and have a sudden onset of illness or a medical emergency, you should
drive to the nearest emergency room. - Answer false
red - Answer Stop or Prohibition
green - Answer Movements Permitted
Direction Guidance
black or white - Answer Regulation
yellow - Answer Warning
orange - Answer Temporary Traffic Control
blue - Answer Road User Services
Tourist Information
Evacuation Route
brown - Answer Recreation And Cultural Interest
Fluroscent Yellow green - Answer Pedestrian Warning
Bicycle Warning
Playground Warning
School Bus
School Warning
, Solid yellow center line, single or double - Answer to turn left into a private driveway (unless otherwise
posted)
Solid white line on the right shoulder of roadway: - Answer to pull onto the shoulder due to a
breakdown, emergency or hazard
to turn left into a private driveway (unless otherwise posted) - Answer to pass another vehicle if starting
from the side with the broken line. Passing is never allowed when the solid line is on your side or when
there are double yellow solid lines
Solid white intersection lines: - Answer to proceed through the intersection after a full stop at a stop
sign or when the traffic signal turns green
A preventable collision is one in which you failed to do everything ________ to avoid it. - Answer
reasonable
White lines separate traffic flowing in the _______direction. - Answer same
six driving behaviors lead to most injury-related and fatal crashes: - Answer Speeding
Following too closely
Distracted driving
Turning improperly
Driving left of center
Violating right of way
Even ________ drivers occasionally make choices that put them in potentially dangerous situations. -
Answer good
Every behavior is a choice you make to get what you want at the moment. - Answer true
Behavior choices can have ___________. - Answer Significant consequences
