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Defensive Driving Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at the
same time, the right of way is given to the vehicle Ans: On the
right
According to the NHTSA in one year seat belts saved an estimated
____ people Ans: 12,000
In addition to obeying speed limits, you may also want to adjust
your speed because: Ans: All choices are correct
Which of the following is a recommendation for dealing with a
traffic stop? Ans: All choices are correct
After stopping for a school bus, it is safe to proceed again when:
Ans: The bud has resumed motion and the red lights have
stopped flashing
If crossing gates are down at a railroad track you may only drive
around the crossing gates if: Ans: You may not drive around a
crossing gate
You may not pass when the line that divides traffic lanes is: Ans:
Solid
You must yield to oncoming traffic when turning left except when:
Ans: You have a green left arrow indicating a protected turn
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What is the most frequently littered item in the US? Ans: Cigarette
Butts
If you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should: Ans:
Pull over and stop your car
Bad Weather can result in which of the following conditions? Ans:
Reduced visibility
What are two strategies that increase safety in all adverse driving
conditions? Ans: Reduce speed and increase following distance
To recover from hydroplaning, you should: Ans: ease your foot off
the gas
When driving in fog, you should switch on your _____ Ans: low
beans
If you are caught in a tornado, your first option for a safe place is
where? Ans: A low lying area, like a ditch
Your car can lose traction in just how many inches of water? Ans:
6
Which of the following are good suggestions for driving in high
traffic? Ans: -Dont follow too closely
-Be courteous
-Signal often and early
Rural driving is dangerous because: Ans: all choices are correct
Defensive Driving Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at the
same time, the right of way is given to the vehicle Ans: On the
right
According to the NHTSA in one year seat belts saved an estimated
____ people Ans: 12,000
In addition to obeying speed limits, you may also want to adjust
your speed because: Ans: All choices are correct
Which of the following is a recommendation for dealing with a
traffic stop? Ans: All choices are correct
After stopping for a school bus, it is safe to proceed again when:
Ans: The bud has resumed motion and the red lights have
stopped flashing
If crossing gates are down at a railroad track you may only drive
around the crossing gates if: Ans: You may not drive around a
crossing gate
You may not pass when the line that divides traffic lanes is: Ans:
Solid
You must yield to oncoming traffic when turning left except when:
Ans: You have a green left arrow indicating a protected turn
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What is the most frequently littered item in the US? Ans: Cigarette
Butts
If you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should: Ans:
Pull over and stop your car
Bad Weather can result in which of the following conditions? Ans:
Reduced visibility
What are two strategies that increase safety in all adverse driving
conditions? Ans: Reduce speed and increase following distance
To recover from hydroplaning, you should: Ans: ease your foot off
the gas
When driving in fog, you should switch on your _____ Ans: low
beans
If you are caught in a tornado, your first option for a safe place is
where? Ans: A low lying area, like a ditch
Your car can lose traction in just how many inches of water? Ans:
6
Which of the following are good suggestions for driving in high
traffic? Ans: -Dont follow too closely
-Be courteous
-Signal often and early
Rural driving is dangerous because: Ans: all choices are correct
