Defensive Driving Post Test Exam Questions and 100%
correct answers |Graded A+ (2026/2027)
What is bill boarding? - answer -Bill boarding is a situation that occurs when one vehicle blocks
the vision of the driver of another vehicle. This may happen when your van obscures the next
lane. This may also occur if your view of an upcoming hazard is blocked (bill boarded) by a large
vehicle in front of you.
What is a speed limit? - answer -the maximum (or minimum) speed at which a vehicle may
legally travel on a particular stretch of road
Two items that help you change lanes more safely ? - answer -1. Checking the mirrors
2. Checking for blind spots
Shortcomings of mirrors are ___________ - answer -A lot of people only check their rear-view
and side mirrors when they plan to make a change of position or move,
Mirrors distort and reverse the image you're seeing.
Distances can seem further than they really are.
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,What are blindspots? - answer -Blind spots are areas behind and beside your vehicle that can't
be seen by your mirrors.
How large are vehicle blind spots? - answer -Up to 8ft in front of a Truck
Up to 50ft behind a Truck
Be aware of convex or firsh eye mirrors because _____ - answer -they severely distort depth
perception, so again you need to verify what you're seeing (or not seeing) by actually looking
over your shoulder.
How can you brake smoothly and How do you avoid locking up your wheels? - answer -By
knowing the type of brakes your car is equipped with
To prevent wheel lock-up with spring loaded DRUM BRAKES, - answer -you should pump the
brake pedal. This jabbing motion will cause the springs to release immediately and allow the
wheels to continue to roll without lock-up.
To avoid lock up with DISC BRAKES, - answer -You should squeeze the brakes until you feel them
begin to lock-up, then let up and squeeze again. This on/off squeezing motion (modulation)
keeps the wheels from locking.
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,ABS Brake method - answer -These computer-controlled, anti-lock brakes won't allow the
wheels to lock up no matter how hard you apply the brakes, so you should use a steady, firm
pressure. Do not pump ABS brakes, since it decreases its effectiveness.
The heaver the vehicle _____________ - answer -the longer it will take to stop. if the gross
vehicle weight doubles, just the vehicle itself
If the gross vehicle WEIGHT doubles ________ - answer -the braking requirement doubles.
Remember, you also need to take into account the load the vehicle is carrying, not just the
vehicle itself
If the vehicle SPEED doubles, - answer -Then the braking requirement quadruples
If the vehicle's weight and speed both double, - answer -then the braking requirement increases
8 times.
How much longer does it take to stop on ice and snow? - answer -It actually takes 10 to 15 times
farther to stop on icy or wet roads than on dry roads.
If you're approaching an intersection or cross street or if you identify a potential or actual
hazard in the distance then _________ - answer -Take your foot off the gas and put it over the
brake pedal.
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, If you are not having a good day mentally or physically then _______ - answer -Assume your
reaction time will be reduced and add a second or two to your following distance. Be aware of
your own physical limitations and act accordingly
Cover the brake means you have to ____________ - answer -Remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal and hovering over the brake pedal in anticipation of applying the brake
Always maintain a safety perimeter around your moving conditions because - answer -You want
to ensure safer moving conditions and that you have time to react a hazard and the distance to
stop safely.
What are some things you can do to recover from a skid? - answer -> Don't over-brake or over-
steer
>Take foot off the accelerator and brake; steer gently in the direction of the skid.
>Brake according to type (ABS/Standard)
What are some things you should have or do in the morning before you leave in adverse
weather? - answer ->Ensure you have an ice scraper
>Ensure windows, headlights, brake lights, and hood are clean
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correct answers |Graded A+ (2026/2027)
What is bill boarding? - answer -Bill boarding is a situation that occurs when one vehicle blocks
the vision of the driver of another vehicle. This may happen when your van obscures the next
lane. This may also occur if your view of an upcoming hazard is blocked (bill boarded) by a large
vehicle in front of you.
What is a speed limit? - answer -the maximum (or minimum) speed at which a vehicle may
legally travel on a particular stretch of road
Two items that help you change lanes more safely ? - answer -1. Checking the mirrors
2. Checking for blind spots
Shortcomings of mirrors are ___________ - answer -A lot of people only check their rear-view
and side mirrors when they plan to make a change of position or move,
Mirrors distort and reverse the image you're seeing.
Distances can seem further than they really are.
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,What are blindspots? - answer -Blind spots are areas behind and beside your vehicle that can't
be seen by your mirrors.
How large are vehicle blind spots? - answer -Up to 8ft in front of a Truck
Up to 50ft behind a Truck
Be aware of convex or firsh eye mirrors because _____ - answer -they severely distort depth
perception, so again you need to verify what you're seeing (or not seeing) by actually looking
over your shoulder.
How can you brake smoothly and How do you avoid locking up your wheels? - answer -By
knowing the type of brakes your car is equipped with
To prevent wheel lock-up with spring loaded DRUM BRAKES, - answer -you should pump the
brake pedal. This jabbing motion will cause the springs to release immediately and allow the
wheels to continue to roll without lock-up.
To avoid lock up with DISC BRAKES, - answer -You should squeeze the brakes until you feel them
begin to lock-up, then let up and squeeze again. This on/off squeezing motion (modulation)
keeps the wheels from locking.
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,ABS Brake method - answer -These computer-controlled, anti-lock brakes won't allow the
wheels to lock up no matter how hard you apply the brakes, so you should use a steady, firm
pressure. Do not pump ABS brakes, since it decreases its effectiveness.
The heaver the vehicle _____________ - answer -the longer it will take to stop. if the gross
vehicle weight doubles, just the vehicle itself
If the gross vehicle WEIGHT doubles ________ - answer -the braking requirement doubles.
Remember, you also need to take into account the load the vehicle is carrying, not just the
vehicle itself
If the vehicle SPEED doubles, - answer -Then the braking requirement quadruples
If the vehicle's weight and speed both double, - answer -then the braking requirement increases
8 times.
How much longer does it take to stop on ice and snow? - answer -It actually takes 10 to 15 times
farther to stop on icy or wet roads than on dry roads.
If you're approaching an intersection or cross street or if you identify a potential or actual
hazard in the distance then _________ - answer -Take your foot off the gas and put it over the
brake pedal.
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, If you are not having a good day mentally or physically then _______ - answer -Assume your
reaction time will be reduced and add a second or two to your following distance. Be aware of
your own physical limitations and act accordingly
Cover the brake means you have to ____________ - answer -Remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal and hovering over the brake pedal in anticipation of applying the brake
Always maintain a safety perimeter around your moving conditions because - answer -You want
to ensure safer moving conditions and that you have time to react a hazard and the distance to
stop safely.
What are some things you can do to recover from a skid? - answer -> Don't over-brake or over-
steer
>Take foot off the accelerator and brake; steer gently in the direction of the skid.
>Brake according to type (ABS/Standard)
What are some things you should have or do in the morning before you leave in adverse
weather? - answer ->Ensure you have an ice scraper
>Ensure windows, headlights, brake lights, and hood are clean
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