Advanced Driving & Critical Thinking Practice Questions — Set 4

Question 1

You are driving in a city (e.g., Makati) that enforces a "number coding" scheme. You have a hospital emergency. What is the *best* course of action?

Accepted Answer

Drive normally and prepare to show proof of the emergency (e.g., hospital papers) to the enforcer.

Answer

Do not drive. You must call an ambulance, as "coding" has no exemptions.

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Cover your license plate with mud.

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Take side streets ("likod-bahay") to avoid all main roads.

Question 2

A jeepney stops in the *middle* of a 2-lane road to unload passengers, completely blocking your lane. There is oncoming traffic in the other lane. What is the *best* and safest action?

Accepted Answer

Stop behind the jeepney, put your hazard lights on, and wait.

Answer

Quickly swerve into the oncoming lane and accelerate past the jeepney.

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Honk your horn continuously until the jeepney moves.

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Mount the sidewalk to get around the jeepney.

Question 3

You are driving at night. A car is following you, flashing its high beams, and trying to overtake in a "No Overtaking" zone. What is the *best* evaluation of this?

Accepted Answer

This is an aggressive or "road rage" driver. You should maintain your speed and lane, and let them find a way around.

Answer

You should brake hard to "teach them a lesson.".

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You should slow down and let them pass, even if it's a "No Overtaking" zone.

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This is an emergency. You should speed up to let them pass.

Question 4

You are a new driver. You are offered an "easy" way to get your license by using a "fixer." What is the *best* long-term evaluation of this choice?

Accepted Answer

This is a bad idea. It is illegal, and it means you will be an untrained, unsafe driver on the road, putting yourself and others at risk.

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This is a good idea because the LTO exam is too hard.

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This is a normal part of the process in the Philippines.

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This is fine, as long as you "really know" how to drive.

Question 5

You are planning a long drive (e.g., Manila to Pagudpud). What is the *best* plan to manage driver fatigue?

Accepted Answer

Plan to drive for no more than 4 hours at a time, and schedule 30-minute stops to walk around, rest, and hydrate.

Answer

Play very loud music and keep the A/C on high.

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Take a 15-minute "power nap" in the driver's seat every hour.

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Drink 2-3 cups of coffee before you leave and one every 2 hours.

Question 6

You are on a narrow, two-way street. A large truck is illegally parked and is blocking 80% of your lane. There is a steady stream of oncoming traffic. What is the *best* plan?

Accepted Answer

Stop and wait for a natural, safe gap in the oncoming traffic, then proceed.

Answer

Find a way to reverse and take a different street.

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Force your way through. The oncoming traffic will have to stop.

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Put your hazard lights on and slowly "creep" into the oncoming lane.

Question 7

Your car's tire blows out while you are driving at 80 kph on a highway. Formulate the *best* 3-step emergency plan.

Accepted Answer

1. Grip steering wheel firmly. 2. Do NOT brake. 3. Gently ease off the accelerator and coast to the shoulder.

Answer

1. Slam on the brakes. 2. Grip the wheel. 3. Pull to the shoulder.

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1. Put the car in neutral. 2. Grip the wheel. 3. Brake gently.

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1. Turn on hazard lights. 2. Brake hard. 3. Honk to warn others.

Question 8

You are driving your motorcycle, and it starts to rain heavily. You are on an expressway (e.g., SLEX/NLEX). What is the *safest* plan?

Accepted Answer

Continue driving, but slow down significantly, increase your following distance, and take the *very next* exit to find a safe shelter (like a gas station).

Answer

Turn on your hazard lights and stay in the middle of your lane.

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Stop under the *nearest* overpass (flyover).

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Stop immediately on the shoulder and wait.

Question 9

You are planning to drive in Metro Manila for the first time. What is the *best* plan to prepare for the local driving "culture"?

Accepted Answer

Study the local LGU rules (like MMDA), assume drivers will be aggressive and not use signals, and practice extreme defensive driving.

Answer

Just follow what Waze/Google Maps tells you to do.

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Assume all other drivers will follow the rules, just like in the province.

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Install the loudest possible horn to "fight back."

Question 10

You are approaching a 4-way intersection. Your view to the left and right is completely blocked by parked buses. What is the *best* plan to proceed safely?

Accepted Answer

"Creep" forward very slowly, inch by inch, until the front of your car is visible, while being prepared to stop instantly.

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Wait for another car to go first, and then follow them closely.

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Trust that any oncoming traffic will see you.

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Honk your horn 3-4 times, then proceed slowly.

Advanced Driving & Critical Thinking Practice Questions — Set 4

You are driving in a city (e.g., Makati) that enforces a "number coding" scheme. You have a hospital emergency. What is the best course of action?

A jeepney stops in the middle of a 2-lane road to unload passengers, completely blocking your lane. There is oncoming traffic in the other lane. What is the best and safest action?

You are driving at night. A car is following you, flashing its high beams, and trying to overtake in a "No Overtaking" zone. What is the best evaluation of this?

You are a new driver. You are offered an "easy" way to get your license by using a "fixer." What is the best long-term evaluation of this choice?

You are planning a long drive (e.g., Manila to Pagudpud). What is the best plan to manage driver fatigue?

You are on a narrow, two-way street. A large truck is illegally parked and is blocking 80% of your lane. There is a steady stream of oncoming traffic. What is the best plan?

Your car's tire blows out while you are driving at 80 kph on a highway. Formulate the best 3-step emergency plan.

You are driving your motorcycle, and it starts to rain heavily. You are on an expressway (e.g., SLEX/NLEX). What is the safest plan?

You are planning to drive in Metro Manila for the first time. What is the best plan to prepare for the local driving "culture"?

You are approaching a 4-way intersection. Your view to the left and right is completely blocked by parked buses. What is the best plan to proceed safely?