Chapter 5 - Defensive Driving Questions and Answers 2023

Chapter 5 - Defensive Driving Questions and Answers 2023 Middle Drivers should stay in the [left/middle/right] of the lane one car length (20 ft) per 10mph speed OR three+ second rule How far back should you be from the car in front of you? Perception distance + Reaction distance + Braking distance What is the stopping distance? The first 3-4 minutes of rainfall When are road surfaces the most slippery? 35 mph. Tires can completely leave surface at 55mph. At what speed can hydroplaning begin to occur? Nov 15 - Apr 1 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. What should a motorist do if the vehicle starts to skid? six second rule The three second rule is increased to what in snow? Slow down and use low beams (+fog lights?) What should the motorist do in fog? 90% __% of driving decisions are based on what the motorist sees 12 seconds (one block for 25mph) How far ahead should a motorist be able to see when driving in the city? Turn the emergency/parking lights on. Raise the hood. Warn using a flare and signal using a white handkerchief. When making an emergency stop, what should the motorist do after pulling over? Slow down to 25 mph and then turn back onto the road by turning the wheel by a quarter turn. What should the motorist do when the tires run off the pavement? Put the vehicle in low gear and pump hard and fast What should the motorist do if the conventional disc and drum brakes fail? Hold steering wheel firmly, remove foot from gas pedal, do not use brakes. What should the motorist do in a tire blowout? Stop, turn, or speed up What are the three things a driver can do if about to be in a collision? If there is property damage >$500 or personal injury When is it necessary to send a written report of a collision to MVC?