Advanced Driving & Critical Thinking Practice Questions — Set 3

Question 1

You are at a red light at 2 AM. The intersection is completely empty. There are no other cars, pedestrians, or enforcers. What is the *best* decision?

Accepted Answer

Wait for the green light.

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Treat the red light as a "STOP" sign and proceed when clear.

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Honk your horn and proceed, to "warn" any unseen traffic.

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Turn off your headlights and proceed quickly.

Question 2

You are driving on a highway. A car overtakes you, cuts you off, and then "brake checks" (slams their brakes) in front of you. What is the *best* evaluation of this situation?

Accepted Answer

This is a "road rage" incident. The best response is to slow down, increase your following distance, and let them go.

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This is a "road rage" incident. The best response is to pull over and call the police.

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This is a "road rage" incident. The best response is to overtake them and do it back.

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This is a "road rage" incident. The best response is to flash your high beams and honk.

Question 3

You are driving a manual car on a very steep uphill road (like in Baguio). You are in heavy, stop-and-go traffic. What is the *best* technique to use?

Accepted Answer

Use the handbrake. Hold the car with the handbrake, engage the clutch and gas, and release the handbrake as you feel the car pull.

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"Ride" the clutch (keep it partially engaged) to hold your position.

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Let the car roll back slightly and then "catch" it with the clutch and gas.

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Use your left foot on the brake and your right foot on the gas and clutch.

Question 4

You are driving in a new city and your GPS (Waze/Google Maps) tells you to "turn left," but a "No Left Turn" sign is clearly posted. What is the *best* decision?

Accepted Answer

Obey the traffic sign, not the GPS.

Answer

Stop in the lane and wait for the GPS to "re-route.".

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Obey the GPS, as it has real-time traffic data.

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Show the traffic sign to the enforcer if you are caught.

Question 5

Your windshield is cracked, but the crack is on the passenger side and "not blocking your view." What is the *best* evaluation?

Accepted Answer

It is unsafe. A crack compromises the structural integrity of the windshield, which is a key safety component in a rollover or airbag deployment.

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You should just apply clear tape to the crack.

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It is legal to drive, but you should have it fixed soon.

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It is safe to drive, as long as it's not in your line of sight.

Question 6

You are at an intersection. A "No U-Turn" sign is posted. However, a traffic enforcer is signaling for you to make a U-Turn to ease congestion. What is the *best* course of action?

Accepted Answer

Where signs expressly permit it and it is safe

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On any wide road with low traffic volume

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Where there is a gap in the center island

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At any intersection that does not have a traffic light

Question 7

You are driving on a two-lane road. The car in front of you is driving *exactly* at the speed limit (e.g., 60 kph). You want to go faster. What is the *best* judgment?

Accepted Answer

You must not overtake. Overtaking *requires* you to break the speed limit, which is illegal. You must maintain a safe distance and match their speed.

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You should honk at them to make them go faster.

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It is legal to overtake them, as long as you do it safely.

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You should tailgate them to pressure them to speed up.

Question 8

You accidentally hit a dog that ran into the street. There are no other people or cars. What is the *best* and most ethical action?

Accepted Answer

Stop in a safe place, check on the animal, and if possible, locate the owner or call a local vet/animal welfare.

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Drive away, but report it to the police later.

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Drive away quickly, because it was just an animal.

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Wait for the owner to appear, and then blame them.

Question 9

You are driving a friend's car, which you know has not been registered for the current year (expired registration). You get into a minor accident that is *not* your fault. How does the expired registration impact this?

Accepted Answer

You will be ticketed for the "No Registration" violation, and it will severely complicate your insurance claim, even if you were not at fault.

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It has no impact, because the other driver was at fault.

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You can just tell the enforcer you "didn't know."

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The expired registration automatically makes the accident *your* fault.

Question 10

You are on a motorcycle. You are given a choice between a "standard" helmet and one with an ICC sticker. What is the *best* evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Only the helmet with the ICC sticker is legal (R.A. 10054) and has been tested to meet safety standards. The other helmet is unsafe and illegal.

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The "standard" helmet is more comfortable and lets you hear traffic better.

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The "standard" helmet is fine if you are only driving in your barangay.

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As long as you wear *any* helmet, it is legal.

Advanced Driving & Critical Thinking Practice Questions — Set 3

You are at a red light at 2 AM. The intersection is completely empty. There are no other cars, pedestrians, or enforcers. What is the best decision?

You are driving on a highway. A car overtakes you, cuts you off, and then "brake checks" (slams their brakes) in front of you. What is the best evaluation of this situation?

You are driving a manual car on a very steep uphill road (like in Baguio). You are in heavy, stop-and-go traffic. What is the best technique to use?

You are driving in a new city and your GPS (Waze/Google Maps) tells you to "turn left," but a "No Left Turn" sign is clearly posted. What is the best decision?

Your windshield is cracked, but the crack is on the passenger side and "not blocking your view." What is the best evaluation?

You are at an intersection. A "No U-Turn" sign is posted. However, a traffic enforcer is signaling for you to make a U-Turn to ease congestion. What is the best course of action?

You are driving on a two-lane road. The car in front of you is driving exactly at the speed limit (e.g., 60 kph). You want to go faster. What is the best judgment?

You accidentally hit a dog that ran into the street. There are no other people or cars. What is the best and most ethical action?

You are driving a friend's car, which you know has not been registered for the current year (expired registration). You get into a minor accident that is not your fault. How does the expired registration impact this?

You are on a motorcycle. You are given a choice between a "standard" helmet and one with an ICC sticker. What is the best evaluation?