Advanced Driving & Critical Thinking Practice Questions — Set 5

Question 1

Your car's engine stalls *while* you are crossing railroad tracks. You hear a train horn. What is your *immediate* and *only* plan?

Accepted Answer

GET OUT. Immediately abandon the vehicle and run *away* from the tracks (in the direction the train is *coming from* to avoid flying debris).

Answer

Try to restart the car 3-4 times.

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Call 911 and wait in the car.

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Put the car in neutral and try to push it.

Question 2

You are driving, and a large, unsecured ladder falls off the truck in front of you. It is directly in your lane. What is the *best* plan to avoid it?

Accepted Answer

Check your mirrors/blind spot, brake hard, and if possible, swerve into the safest available lane.

Answer

Swerve first, then brake.

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Brake as hard as possible and run over it.

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Accelerate and swerve to get around it.

Question 3

You are on a date, and your passenger (who you want to impress) is encouraging you to "drive faster" and "weave through traffic." What is the *best* way to respond?

Accepted Answer

Politely but firmly state that you are responsible for their safety and will not drive recklessly.

Answer

Tell them to be quiet and let you drive.

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Do it, but only in "safe" areas.

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Do it, to show you are a skilled driver.

Question 4

You are about to drive. You've taken medication that has a "May Cause Drowsiness" warning. What is the *only* correct plan?

Accepted Answer

Do not drive.

Answer

Drive, but open all the windows.

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Drive, but only for a short distance.

Answer

Drive, but drink a lot of coffee first.

Question 5

You are parking on a steep *uphill* street. Your car is manual. Formulate the 4-step plan to secure the vehicle *after* stopping.

Accepted Answer

1. Pull handbrake. 2. Put in 1st Gear. 3. Turn wheels *away* from curb. 4. Shut off engine.

Answer

1. Put in Neutral. 2. Pull handbrake. 3. Turn wheels *towards* curb. 4. Shut off engine.

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1. Pull handbrake. 2. Put in Reverse. 3. Wheels straight. 4. Shut off engine.

Answer

1. Shut off engine. 2. Pull handbrake. 3. Put in 1st Gear. 4. Turn wheels *towards* curb.

Question 6

You are driving on a two-lane road and need to make a left turn. There is oncoming traffic, and also a car behind you. What is the *best* plan to execute this turn safely?

Accepted Answer

Signal, slow down, and move to the *centerline* of your lane. Stop and wait for a gap in oncoming traffic before turning.

Answer

Signal, but stay on the *right* side of your lane to let the car behind you pass.

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Stop completely, wait for the car behind you to pass, then wait for oncoming traffic.

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Signal, and turn quickly in front of the oncoming traffic.

Question 7

You are driving, and your hood suddenly flies open, completely blocking your view. What is your immediate plan?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, turn on hazard lights, and try to look *through the gap* under the hood or *out the side window* to safely guide the car to the shoulder.

Answer

Accelerate to get to an exit faster.

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Slam the brakes and stop in your lane.

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Stop the car and get out to close the hood in the middle of the road.

Question 8

You are entering an expressway (e.g., NLEX). What is the *best* plan for merging?

Accepted Answer

Use the *full* length of the acceleration lane to match the *speed* of the highway traffic, signal, and find a safe gap.

Answer

Merge immediately at a slow speed and expect other cars to move.

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Stop at the end of the merge lane and wait for a large gap.

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Drive on the shoulder until you find a gap.

Question 9

You have just passed your driving test and have a new license. What is the *best* plan to become a truly *good* driver?

Accepted Answer

Practice regularly in different conditions (night, rain, city, highway) and maintain a "defensive driving" mindset at all times.

Answer

Avoid all highways and difficult intersections.

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Drive as fast as possible to "get used to" high speeds.

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Assume you know everything because you passed the test.

Question 10

Your car has ABS (Anti-lock Braking System). You are in an emergency and need to stop. What is the *best* way to use your brakes?

Accepted Answer

Press the brake pedal *hard* and *hold it down*. Do not pump. Steer as needed.

Answer

Press the brake pedal and the handbrake at the same time.

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Press the brake pedal gently to avoid locking the wheels.

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Pump the brakes (on-off-on-off) just like in an old car.

Advanced Driving & Critical Thinking Practice Questions — Set 5

Your car's engine stalls while you are crossing railroad tracks. You hear a train horn. What is your immediate and only plan?

You are driving, and a large, unsecured ladder falls off the truck in front of you. It is directly in your lane. What is the best plan to avoid it?

You are on a date, and your passenger (who you want to impress) is encouraging you to "drive faster" and "weave through traffic." What is the best way to respond?

You are about to drive. You've taken medication that has a "May Cause Drowsiness" warning. What is the only correct plan?

You are parking on a steep uphill street. Your car is manual. Formulate the 4-step plan to secure the vehicle after stopping.

You are driving on a two-lane road and need to make a left turn. There is oncoming traffic, and also a car behind you. What is the best plan to execute this turn safely?

You are driving, and your hood suddenly flies open, completely blocking your view. What is your immediate plan?

You are entering an expressway (e.g., NLEX). What is the best plan for merging?

You have just passed your driving test and have a new license. What is the best plan to become a truly good driver?

Your car has ABS (Anti-lock Braking System). You are in an emergency and need to stop. What is the best way to use your brakes?