Road Safety & Defensive Driving Practice Questions — Set 6

Question 1

What is the first thing you should do if your tire blows out?

Accepted Answer

Hold the steering wheel firmly and keep the vehicle moving straight

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Accelerate rapidly to regain tire traction and vehicle balance

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Slam on the brakes immediately to bring the vehicle to a quick stop

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Turn the steering wheel sharply to the side of the blown tire

Question 2

How can you avoid highway hypnosis?

Accepted Answer

Take regular breaks, keep your eyes moving, and maintain good ventilation in the car

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Drive consistently in the fast lane to keep your adrenaline levels up and stay alert

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Listen to loud music and drink energy drinks to force yourself to stay awake

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Fix your gaze on the taillights of the car in front of you to maintain a steady focus

Question 3

What should you do if an ambulance approaches with sirens on?

Accepted Answer

Pull over to the rightmost side of the road and stop to clear the way

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Stop immediately in your current lane regardless of traffic conditions

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Speed up to stay ahead of the ambulance and help clear traffic for it

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Maintain your speed and lane but turn on your hazard lights to acknowledge it

Question 4

Why should you check your blind spots?

Accepted Answer

To see vehicles or hazards that are not visible in your rear or side-view mirrors

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To check if your rear tires are properly inflated before changing lanes at speed

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To make eye contact with drivers behind you to communicate your intentions

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To ensure your rear passengers are wearing their seatbelts properly before moving

Question 5

What is the safest place for a child in a car?

Accepted Answer

Secured in a child restraint system in the rear seat

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Lying down on the rear seat with pillows for comfort

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Sitting on an adult's lap in the front passenger seat

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Buckled with a standard seatbelt in the front seat

Question 6

What should you do if your accelerator sticks?

Accepted Answer

Shift the transmission to neutral, apply the brakes steadily, and steer to a safe location

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Pump the accelerator pedal vigorously to try and unstick the mechanism while driving

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Reach down with your hand to manually pull the accelerator pedal up while keeping eyes on the road

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Turn off the ignition immediately, which will lock the steering wheel and cut power steering

Question 7

What is the danger of driving while fatigued?

Accepted Answer

Significantly slowed reaction time and impaired judgment

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Tendency to drive faster to reach the destination sooner

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Inability to hear sirens or horns from other vehicles

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Increased aggression towards other drivers on the road

Question 8

What should you check before a long trip (BLOWBAGETS)?

Accepted Answer

Battery, Lights, Oil, Water, Brakes, Air, Gas, Engine, Tires, Self

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Breakfast, Lunch, One set of clothes, Water, Blankets, Accessories, Games, Emergency kit, Tent, Snacks

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Brakes, Lights, Oil, Wipers, Battery, Aircon, Gas, Engine, Tools, Stereo

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Battery, License, OR/CR, Water, Bumper, Air freshener, Gas, Early warning device, Tires, Seatbelts

Question 9

When is the road most slippery during rain?

Accepted Answer

During the first few minutes of rainfall

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After an hour

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When it stops

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Never

Question 10

What does 'hydroplaning' mean?

Accepted Answer

Tires lose contact with the road surface due to a layer of water

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Driving through deep floods safely without stalling the engine

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The steering wheel locking up due to power steering failure

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The vehicle skidding sideways due to sudden braking on dry pavement