Defensive Driving Exam Flashcards
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?
Pull over and stop, count to 10, do some deep breathing, relax, and cool off.
What are blind spots?
areas behind and beside your vehicle that cannot be seen by using your mirrors
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?
Accelerate into the direction that the vehicle is skidding.
Traction is defined as
the ability of two surfaces to grip each other.
The rear tire rule refers to
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.
The staggered stop position should be used at an intersection when
traffic to your right or left may be making a wide turn.
You are approaching an intersection where you have seen that the light has been green for a long time. What should you do?
Prepare to stop
The 3 second delayed start is used when beginning to move
at any intersection.
When parking on an uphill grade against a curb, what is the best position for the front wheels?
Turn the wheels away from the curb.
Which vehicle characteristic increases a vehicle’s braking distance?
Weight
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?
Step on the brake and apply firm, steady pressure.
The 3 to 4 second rule should be applied when
determining your proper following distance.
What is bill-boarding?
following another vehicle so closely that your view of the road ahead is blocked
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?
Increase your following distance.
When operating a vehicle, what is your safety perimeter?
the space cushion that surrounds your vehicle
When is seat belt use required?
anytime the vehicle is in motion
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?
Stop the vehicle completely off the road, activate your turn signal and return to the road when safe.
With the vehicle in park, what test is performed to check the proper function of brakes?
3 by 5 brake test
Which of the following is required on every Comcast field vehicle?
a fire extinguisher
12 to 15 second eye lead time refers to
how far you should visually search ahead of your vehicle for possible hazards.
What is the primary reason to check your mirrors regularly?
to prevent vehicles from moving into your blind spots without your knowledge.
When driving in the city, a 12 to 15 second lead time would have you scanning how far ahead?
1 to 1 ½ blocks
The 45 degree eye scan refers to which of the following actions?
scanning the area in front of your vehicle from sidewalk to sidewalk
When driving in rain and snow, stopping distances are ________ and visibility is _______.
increased, reduced
