Maintaining a Space Cushion (3.4)

Question 1

When does a driver need to change following distance?

A. At night.
B. At dawn or dusk.
C. When traffic is heavy.
D. When speed or road conditions change.

Answer 1

D. When speed or road conditions change.

Question 2

For bad weather conditions, heavy traffic, poor pavement, or if your vehicle is in poor condition:

A. Pull over until conditions improve.
B. Drive at 15 mph less than the posted speed limit.
C. Focus your eyes 5 to 10 seconds ahead.
D. Add extra seconds to increase following distance.

Answer 2

D. Add extra seconds to increase following distance.

Question 3

How should you create a space cushion around your vehicle?

A. By moving to the right side of your lane.
B. By switching lanes frequently.
C. By moving to the left side of your lane.
D. By staying in the middle of your lane.

Answer 3

D. By staying in the middle of your lane.

Question 4

Road conditions, speed, driver alertness, and even following vehicles of different weights all change the ability to stop.

True/False

Answer 4

True

Question 5

On a dry surface at 46 to 70 MPH, you should use a:

A. 2 second rule.
B. 3 second rule.
C. 5 second rule
D. 4 second rule.

Answer 5

D. 4 second rule.

Question 6

Your following distance should increase in the following situations except:

A. behind a motorcycle or bicycle.
B. in bad weather or heavy traffic.
C. When entering an expressway.
D. When exiting an expressway.

Answer 6

C. When entering an expressway.

Question 7

If you find yourself in a tailgating situation:

A. Brake suddenly.
B. Gently tap your brakes to flash your brake lights and slow down.
C. Come to a full stop.
D. Speed up.

Answer 7

B. Gently tap your brakes to flash your brake lights and slow down.

Question 8

Tailgating is:

A. when a car is in the lane next to you.
B. when three cars are moving in the same direction.
C. when a vehicle hits another vehicle from behind.
D. when the driver behind you is following too closely.

Answer 8

D. when the driver behind you is following too closely.

Question 9

Drivers do not need to change following distance when speed or road conditions change.

True/False

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Tailgating is when the driver behind you is following too closely.

True/False

Answer 10

True

Question 11

By maintaining a safe following distance and a steady speed, you help the driver behind you.

True/False

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Use the two-, three- and four-second rule to determine if you are following far enough behind the vehicle ahead of you.

True/False

Answer 12

True

Question 13

On a dry surface when driving under 35 MPH, you should use a:

A. 1 second rule.
B. 3 second rule.
C. 4 second rule.
D. 2 second rule.

Answer 13

D. 2 second rule

Question 14

To determine if you are following far enough behind the vehicle ahead of you:

A. use the eleven, twelve and thirteen second rule.
B. use road markers to maintain a distance of 5000 feet.
C. use the two, three and four minute rules.
D. use the two, three, and four second rules.

Answer 14

D. use the two, three, and four second rules.

Question 15

Space around your vehicle:

A. Helps prevent scratches.
B. Helps others to avoid crashing into you.
C. Allows you to better communicate with other drivers.
D. Gives you distance to react in emergencies and avoid a crash.

Answer 15

D. Gives you distance to react in emergencies and avoid a crash.