Hazard Perception

Question 1

To maintain a space cushion what do you need to do?

Answer 1

Manage your speed for the conditions and follow the car in front of you at a safe distance

Question 2

Speeding is a factor in what percent of fatal crashes?

Answer 2

40%

Question 3

If you are doing 70km/h in a 60km/h zone, how much more distance do you require to come to a stop?

Answer 3

You require 30% more distance

Question 4

How long does it take to see a hazard and decide on a response?

Answer 4

0.75 to see the hazard ad 0.75 seconds to act. So 1.5 seconds all together

Question 5

True or false: the faster you drive, the narrower your field of vision.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

If you’re being tailgates what should you do?

Answer 6

Slow down and increase the gap in front so you can brake gradually for hazards

Question 7

When turning left in a 60km zone you need a ______________ second gap.

Answer 7

6

Question 8

When turning right in a 60km zone you need a _____ second gap to your left, a _____ second gap to your right and a _____ second gap to oncoming traffic.

Answer 8

6
4
4

Question 9

Define scanning.

Answer 9

Taking in the 360 degrees around your vehicle

Question 10

How often should you check your mirrors?

Answer 10

Every 8-10 seconds

Question 11

What should a scanning routine entail?

Answer 11

1. Scan up to 12 seconds ahead
2. Look for change, movement and stationary traffic hazards
3. Check mirrors ever 8-10 seconds
4. Check blind spots