By definition, defensive driving is "driving to save lives, time, and money, in spite of the con-
ditions around you and the actions of others." True or False - ANSWER True
What is the name of the strategy that, if we practice it block by block, mile by mile, keeps us
mentally alert while driving and prepares us to act correctly, in time? - ANSWER The
"What If?" Strategy
The DDC Collision Prevention Formula uses the letters RUA to help us remember how to be a
defensive driver. RUA stands for: - ANSWER Recognize, Understand, Act
A preventable collision is one in which the driver fails to do everything ___ to avoid it. - AN-
SWER reasonable
Developing defensive driving habits involves: - ANSWER All of the above
When you use safety belts, you increase your chances of surviving a collision by more than
___ percent. - ANSWER 50%
Driver physical conditions that can contribute to a collision include age, mobility, hearing, vi-
sion, illness or use of medication, and fatigue or drowsiness. True or False - ANSWER True
Each day, we meet challenging conditions while driving, but the only things we can control
are ______. - ANSWER Ourselves and our Vehicles
In poor driving conditions, the first steps we should take are to ____. - ANSWER Slow
down and increase following distance
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ditions around you and the actions of others." True or False - ANSWER True
What is the name of the strategy that, if we practice it block by block, mile by mile, keeps us
mentally alert while driving and prepares us to act correctly, in time? - ANSWER The
"What If?" Strategy
The DDC Collision Prevention Formula uses the letters RUA to help us remember how to be a
defensive driver. RUA stands for: - ANSWER Recognize, Understand, Act
A preventable collision is one in which the driver fails to do everything ___ to avoid it. - AN-
SWER reasonable
Developing defensive driving habits involves: - ANSWER All of the above
When you use safety belts, you increase your chances of surviving a collision by more than
___ percent. - ANSWER 50%
Driver physical conditions that can contribute to a collision include age, mobility, hearing, vi-
sion, illness or use of medication, and fatigue or drowsiness. True or False - ANSWER True
Each day, we meet challenging conditions while driving, but the only things we can control
are ______. - ANSWER Ourselves and our Vehicles
In poor driving conditions, the first steps we should take are to ____. - ANSWER Slow
down and increase following distance
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