Defensive Driving Exam

Question 1

You have had a stressful day, your last customer was irate. As you drive to the next customer, you feel your frustration and anger growing. What should you do?

Answer 1

Pull over and stop, count to 10, do some deep breathing, relax, and cool off.

Question 2

What are blind spots?

Answer 2

areas behind and beside your vehicle that cannot be seen by using your mirrors

Question 3

You are in your vehicle, traveling on a busy highway in the rain. Suddenly, you start to skid. What is the best action to take?

Answer 3

Accelerate into the direction that the vehicle is skidding.

Question 4

Traction is defined as

Answer 4

the ability of two surfaces to grip each other.

Question 5

The rear tire rule refers to

Answer 5

leaving enough space between your vehicle and the one stopped in front of you so you can see the rear tires of the front vehicle touching the ground.

Question 6

The staggered stop position should be used at an intersection when

Answer 6

traffic to your right or left may be making a wide turn.

Question 7

You are approaching an intersection where you have seen that the light has been green for a long time. What should you do?

Answer 7

Prepare to stop

Question 8

The 3 second delayed start is used when beginning to move

Answer 8

at any intersection.

Question 9

When parking on an uphill grade against a curb, what is the best position for the front wheels?

Answer 9

Turn the wheels away from the curb.

Question 10

Which vehicle characteristic increases a vehicle’s braking distance?

Answer 10

Weight

Question 11

You are driving at 40 miles per hour and you come around a curve, and you suddenly notice a back-up of cars right in front of you. Your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system. What should you do?

Answer 11

Step on the brake and apply firm, steady pressure.

Question 12

The 3 to 4 second rule should be applied when

Answer 12

determining your proper following distance.

Question 13

What is bill-boarding?

Answer 13

following another vehicle so closely that your view of the road ahead is blocked

Question 14

You are driving your vehicle along a busy road when it starts to rain. You have turned on your wipers and your lights. What else should you do?

Answer 14

Increase your following distance.

Question 15

When operating a vehicle, what is your safety perimeter?

Answer 15

the space cushion that surrounds your vehicle

Question 16

When is seat belt use required?

Answer 16

anytime the vehicle is in motion

Question 17

A vehicle beside you swerves into your lane, forcing you to steer to the right. As a result, the wheels on the passenger side of your vehicle drop off the side of the road. What should you do?

Answer 17

Stop the vehicle completely off the road, activate your turn signal and return to the road when safe.

Question 18

With the vehicle in park, what test is performed to check the proper function of brakes?

Answer 18

3 by 5 brake test

Question 19

Which of the following is required on every Comcast field vehicle?

Answer 19

a fire extinguisher

Question 20

12 to 15 second eye lead time refers to

Answer 20

how far you should visually search ahead of your vehicle for possible hazards.

Question 21

What is the primary reason to check your mirrors regularly?

Answer 21

to prevent vehicles from moving into your blind spots without your knowledge.

Question 22

When driving in the city, a 12 to 15 second lead time would have you scanning how far ahead?

Answer 22

1 to 1 ½ blocks

Question 23

The 45 degree eye scan refers to which of the following actions?

Answer 23

scanning the area in front of your vehicle from sidewalk to sidewalk

Question 24

When driving in rain and snow, stopping distances are ________ and visibility is _______.

Answer 24

increased, reduced

Question 25

What term describes the condition when water build-up causes the tire to lose contact with the road?

Answer 25

hydroplaning