TRAFFIC SCHOOL SECTION 3 TEST
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
defensive driving - ANSWER driving to save lives, time, and money,
regardless of the conditions around you and the actions of others; anticipating
hazards or emergencies and being familiar with how to respond to them.
planning - ANSWER pack enough water/food/first aid, road conditions check
(weather, construction), vehicle check engine fluids, hoses and belts, tire
pressure and treading, brakes, spare tire
following distance requirements - ANSWER if car in front of u suddenly
brakes then u have enough space to brake or move out of the way. 3 sec rule, 4+
sec rule if dark/bad conditions, be careful around motorcycles
blind spots - ANSWER don't drive in other ppl's blind spots
how to be prepared to swerve to avoid a hazard - ANSWER maintain a safe
following distance and plan a sequence of escape routes all around you
What can happen if you are traveling in another car's blind spot? - ANSWER
other driver may not turn his or her head as much as they should and hit you
when switching lanes. Either speed up or slow down so that you are not
traveling directly next to any cars.
Make Your Automobile More Visible - ANSWER Drive with Your Headlights
on during the day
How does driving with your headlights on a sunny day help you drive more
safely? - ANSWER with all the other stuff they are looking at, they might not
be paying your car sufficient attention. After a while, your car can seem to
, become part of the background. Having your headlights on just provides an
extra dimension to the landscape to attract attention to yourself.
lane changes near intersections? - ANSWER Avoid
what to lookout for - ANSWER parked cars entering traffic, Distracted Driver
or Erratic Driving, Cars Taking Your Right-of-Way at Intersections
right of way? going straight vs turning left - ANSWER going straight
right of way? car with left turn arrow vs straight - ANSWER left turn arrow
right of way? already in intersection vs cars just arriving - ANSWER already in
intersection
right of way at 4 way stop - ANSWER driver arrived 1st
right of way for 2 or more cars arriving at same time - ANSWER car on right
right of way at intersection w/o traffic signals - ANSWER car on right
right of way? Traffic and pedestrians on a main road and vehicles entering the
main road from a side road, private road or driveway. - ANSWER traffic and
pedestrian on main road
What is the best way to deal with a distracted driver? - ANSWER steer clear of
them
What is "covering the brake?" - ANSWER Covering the brake is when you
hover over the brake pedal, but not on it, in case you need to brake.
Using Modern Technology to be a Better Driver - ANSWER sunglasses, Auto
Designed Water Repellent on the Windshield, Convex and Panoramic Mirrors
(blind spots are gone), Audible Back-up Warning Devices
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
defensive driving - ANSWER driving to save lives, time, and money,
regardless of the conditions around you and the actions of others; anticipating
hazards or emergencies and being familiar with how to respond to them.
planning - ANSWER pack enough water/food/first aid, road conditions check
(weather, construction), vehicle check engine fluids, hoses and belts, tire
pressure and treading, brakes, spare tire
following distance requirements - ANSWER if car in front of u suddenly
brakes then u have enough space to brake or move out of the way. 3 sec rule, 4+
sec rule if dark/bad conditions, be careful around motorcycles
blind spots - ANSWER don't drive in other ppl's blind spots
how to be prepared to swerve to avoid a hazard - ANSWER maintain a safe
following distance and plan a sequence of escape routes all around you
What can happen if you are traveling in another car's blind spot? - ANSWER
other driver may not turn his or her head as much as they should and hit you
when switching lanes. Either speed up or slow down so that you are not
traveling directly next to any cars.
Make Your Automobile More Visible - ANSWER Drive with Your Headlights
on during the day
How does driving with your headlights on a sunny day help you drive more
safely? - ANSWER with all the other stuff they are looking at, they might not
be paying your car sufficient attention. After a while, your car can seem to
, become part of the background. Having your headlights on just provides an
extra dimension to the landscape to attract attention to yourself.
lane changes near intersections? - ANSWER Avoid
what to lookout for - ANSWER parked cars entering traffic, Distracted Driver
or Erratic Driving, Cars Taking Your Right-of-Way at Intersections
right of way? going straight vs turning left - ANSWER going straight
right of way? car with left turn arrow vs straight - ANSWER left turn arrow
right of way? already in intersection vs cars just arriving - ANSWER already in
intersection
right of way at 4 way stop - ANSWER driver arrived 1st
right of way for 2 or more cars arriving at same time - ANSWER car on right
right of way at intersection w/o traffic signals - ANSWER car on right
right of way? Traffic and pedestrians on a main road and vehicles entering the
main road from a side road, private road or driveway. - ANSWER traffic and
pedestrian on main road
What is the best way to deal with a distracted driver? - ANSWER steer clear of
them
What is "covering the brake?" - ANSWER Covering the brake is when you
hover over the brake pedal, but not on it, in case you need to brake.
Using Modern Technology to be a Better Driver - ANSWER sunglasses, Auto
Designed Water Repellent on the Windshield, Convex and Panoramic Mirrors
(blind spots are gone), Audible Back-up Warning Devices
