DEFENSIVE DRIVING POST TEST
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
What is the 3x5 test for brakes? - Answer- You pump the brake pedal THREE
TIMES and hold it for FIVE SECONDS
In city driving, how far ahead would a 12 to 15 second eye lead time have you
scanning ? - Answer- About 1 to 1½ blocks ahead
What is meant by a 45-degree eye scan? - Answer- Scanning the area in front of
your vehicle from sidewalk to sidewalk
When passing or changing lanes, what should you do to check the traffic coming up
behind you? - Answer- Check your rear-view mirror, do a 45-degree scan using your
side-view mirrors, then do a 90-degree head check
What is your safety perimeter? - Answer- It's the 360-DEGREE safety space cushion
AROUND your vehicle
Space + Visibility = - Answer- = Time
What is the rule for determining the proper following distance? - Answer- The 3 to 4
second rule
For which brake type should you use a steady FIRM pressure when braking HARD ?
- Answer- The ABS brakes
What is the "Rear tire rule"? - Answer- When stopped BEHIND a vehicle at an
intersection, you should be able to see the REAR TIRES of the FRONT vehicle
touching the ground
What is the most important rule to remember concerning right-of-way? - Answer-
Never assume or demand the right-of-way; always be prepared to stop, if necessary
What is the most basic rule concerning left turns? - Answer- When stopped, keep
your front wheels straight and keep foot on brake
When the weather turns the road conditions slick, the appropriate precaution is to: -
Answer- Slow down and avoid braking in a turn or on a curve, if possible
What is one of the most important items you should be concerned about while
driving? - Answer- Your Attitude
What is the single most effective means to reduce fatalities and serious injuries? -
Answer- Wearing Your Seatbelt
What does defensive driving means? - Answer- > Make safe driving decisions
, > Allow for the lack of skill, improper attitudes and
actions of other drivers
> Avoid Hazards (weather, conditions, traffic, pedestrians, other drivers)
> Stay continuously alert of situations far enough in advance to take action
>Concede the right of way to prevent crash
What are good mood factors that can affect your driving? - Answer- > Pay Day
> Social Functions
> Romance
What are some physical issues that can affect your driving? - Answer- > Medication
= slower driving
> Physically you may be distracted by coughing or sneezing
> Tiredness = Slow reactions & fuzzy thinking
What is aggressive driving? - Answer- > Driving in a selfish manner without caring
about the safety of others.
> Trying to intimidate another drive
> A ticket-able offense
What is road rage? - Answer- > Using a vehicle as a weapon with the intent to harm
> Physical assault of a person or a vehicle as a result of a traffic accident
> A criminal offense
>An agitated state of aggressive driving
What are some factors that contribute to aggressive driving? - Answer- > Personal
factors
> Running late for an appointment
> Slow Drivers
> Other aggressive drivers
Define a defensive driver - Answer- > Is careful to commit no driving errors
> Avoids accidents or close calls due to weather, road conditions, traffic or the
actions of pedestrians and other drivers
What are some personal factors that affect your ability to drive a vehicle? - Answer-
Sick, tired, family problems (angry with spouse/children/friend), work problems
(conflict with co-worker), late for appointment, drugs/alcohol
What are some external factors that can affect your driving experience - Answer-
Other drivers' personal factors, pedestrians, children playing nearby, weather, poor
visibility, driving conditions
What can be affected when you are not in 100% condition to drive a vehicle? -
Answer- Other people's lives around you, Comcast's equipment, and/or damaging
the environment
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
What is the 3x5 test for brakes? - Answer- You pump the brake pedal THREE
TIMES and hold it for FIVE SECONDS
In city driving, how far ahead would a 12 to 15 second eye lead time have you
scanning ? - Answer- About 1 to 1½ blocks ahead
What is meant by a 45-degree eye scan? - Answer- Scanning the area in front of
your vehicle from sidewalk to sidewalk
When passing or changing lanes, what should you do to check the traffic coming up
behind you? - Answer- Check your rear-view mirror, do a 45-degree scan using your
side-view mirrors, then do a 90-degree head check
What is your safety perimeter? - Answer- It's the 360-DEGREE safety space cushion
AROUND your vehicle
Space + Visibility = - Answer- = Time
What is the rule for determining the proper following distance? - Answer- The 3 to 4
second rule
For which brake type should you use a steady FIRM pressure when braking HARD ?
- Answer- The ABS brakes
What is the "Rear tire rule"? - Answer- When stopped BEHIND a vehicle at an
intersection, you should be able to see the REAR TIRES of the FRONT vehicle
touching the ground
What is the most important rule to remember concerning right-of-way? - Answer-
Never assume or demand the right-of-way; always be prepared to stop, if necessary
What is the most basic rule concerning left turns? - Answer- When stopped, keep
your front wheels straight and keep foot on brake
When the weather turns the road conditions slick, the appropriate precaution is to: -
Answer- Slow down and avoid braking in a turn or on a curve, if possible
What is one of the most important items you should be concerned about while
driving? - Answer- Your Attitude
What is the single most effective means to reduce fatalities and serious injuries? -
Answer- Wearing Your Seatbelt
What does defensive driving means? - Answer- > Make safe driving decisions
, > Allow for the lack of skill, improper attitudes and
actions of other drivers
> Avoid Hazards (weather, conditions, traffic, pedestrians, other drivers)
> Stay continuously alert of situations far enough in advance to take action
>Concede the right of way to prevent crash
What are good mood factors that can affect your driving? - Answer- > Pay Day
> Social Functions
> Romance
What are some physical issues that can affect your driving? - Answer- > Medication
= slower driving
> Physically you may be distracted by coughing or sneezing
> Tiredness = Slow reactions & fuzzy thinking
What is aggressive driving? - Answer- > Driving in a selfish manner without caring
about the safety of others.
> Trying to intimidate another drive
> A ticket-able offense
What is road rage? - Answer- > Using a vehicle as a weapon with the intent to harm
> Physical assault of a person or a vehicle as a result of a traffic accident
> A criminal offense
>An agitated state of aggressive driving
What are some factors that contribute to aggressive driving? - Answer- > Personal
factors
> Running late for an appointment
> Slow Drivers
> Other aggressive drivers
Define a defensive driver - Answer- > Is careful to commit no driving errors
> Avoids accidents or close calls due to weather, road conditions, traffic or the
actions of pedestrians and other drivers
What are some personal factors that affect your ability to drive a vehicle? - Answer-
Sick, tired, family problems (angry with spouse/children/friend), work problems
(conflict with co-worker), late for appointment, drugs/alcohol
What are some external factors that can affect your driving experience - Answer-
Other drivers' personal factors, pedestrians, children playing nearby, weather, poor
visibility, driving conditions
What can be affected when you are not in 100% condition to drive a vehicle? -
Answer- Other people's lives around you, Comcast's equipment, and/or damaging
the environment
