Road Safety & Defensive Driving Practice Questions — Set 7

Question 1

How often should you check tire pressure?

Accepted Answer

At least once a month

Answer

Never

Answer

When flat

Answer

Once a year

Question 2

What is the purpose of ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)?

Accepted Answer

To prevent wheels from locking up, allowing steering during hard braking

Answer

To shorten the braking distance on dry roads significantly

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To prevent the car from rolling backwards on steep hills

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To automatically apply the brakes for you in emergency situations

Question 3

What should you do if you start to skid?

Accepted Answer

Steer in the direction you want to go

Answer

Accelerate

Answer

Let go of wheel

Answer

Brake hard

Question 4

Why is it dangerous to leave a child alone in a car?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle interior can heat up rapidly, leading to fatal heatstroke or suffocation

Answer

The child might accidentally release the parking brake and cause the car to roll away

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The child might damage the interior upholstery or stain the seats with food and drinks

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The child could drain the car battery by playing with the lights and radio accessories

Question 5

What should you do if your headlights fail at night?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, pull off road, use hazard lights

Answer

Drive faster

Answer

Use phone light

Answer

Stop in lane

Question 6

What is the proper hand position on the steering wheel?

Accepted Answer

9 and 3 o'clock (or 8 and 4) for optimal control and airbag safety

Answer

10 and 2 o'clock (Traditional method, now discouraged due to airbags)

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One hand at the 6 o'clock position for relaxed highway driving

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One hand at the 12 o'clock position for quick maneuvering

Question 7

Why should you not tailgate?

Accepted Answer

Reduces reaction time and visibility

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Saves gas

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Faster

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It's fun

Question 8

What is the best way to deal with an aggressive driver?

Accepted Answer

Avoid eye contact and give them space

Answer

Race them

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Honk back

Answer

Block them

Question 9

What should you do if your engine overheats?

Accepted Answer

Pull over and turn off engine

Answer

Keep driving

Answer

Pour cold water on hot engine

Answer

Speed up

Question 10

Why is texting while driving dangerous?

Accepted Answer

It takes eyes, hands, and mind off driving simultaneously

Answer

It drains the phone battery which might be needed later

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It is annoying to other passengers in the vehicle

Answer

It uses up mobile data which can be expensive