Safety- Defensive Driving

Question 1

What is the 3x5 test for brakes?

Answer 1

Pump the brake pedal 3 times and hold for 5 seconds

Question 2

In city driving, how far ahead would a 12 to 15 second eye lead time have you scanning?

Answer 2

1 to 1-1/2 blocks ahead

Question 3

What is meant by a 45 degree eye scan?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

When passing or changing lanes, what should you do to check the traffic coming up behind you?

Answer 4

Check your rear-view mirror, do a 45 degree scan using your side-view mirrors, then do a 90 degree head check

Question 5

What is the safety perimeter?

Answer 5

Its the 360 degree safety space cushion around your vehicle.

Question 6

Complete the following formula: Space + Visibility =

Answer 6

Time

Question 7

What is the rule for determining the proper following distance?

Answer 7

The 3 to 4 second rule

Question 8

For which brake type should you use a steady firm pressure when braking hard?

Answer 8

ABS brakes

Question 9

What is the “Rear Tire Rule”?

Answer 9

When stopped behind a vehicle at an intersection you should be able to see the rear tires of the front vehicle touching the grounf

Question 10

What is the most important rule to remember concerning right-of-way?

Answer 10

Never assume or demand the right-of-way, always be prepared to stop if necessary

Question 11

What is the most basis rule concerning left turns?

Answer 11

When stopped, keep your front wheels straight and keep your foot on the brake

Question 12

When the weather turns the road conditions slick, the appropriate precaution is to:

Answer 12

Slow down and avoid breaking in a turn or on a curve, if possible

Question 13

Why can being in a bad mood make you a bad driver?

Answer 13

Because being upset when you’re driving may make you careless or more agressive

Question 14

How can you cope with frustration and anger when driving?

Answer 14

Stop and Pullover, count to 10 and do some breathing, try to relax and cool off

Question 15

What are you responsible for when you drive a vehicle?

Answer 15

You are responsible for your own life and the lives of others in the vicinity and Comcast’s equipment and reputation

Question 16

What personal factors may affect your ability to drive a vehicle?

Answer 16

Illness, drowsiness, work-related conflict, and personal conflict.

Question 17

What are the characteristics of aggressive driving?

Answer 17

• driving in a selfish manner
• trying to intimidate or “better” another driver
• a ticketable offense

Question 18

What are the characteristics of road rage?

Answer 18

• using a vehicle as a weapon with intern to harm
• physical assault of a person or vehicle as a result of a traffic accident
• a criminal offence

Question 19

Who are the likeliest road rage culprits?

Answer 19

Men between 35-50 (driving blue BMWS)

Question 20

What is the most frequent way road rage culprits express their anger?

Answer 20

Shouting or swearing

Question 21

What is the worst time of day for road rage?

Answer 21

5:45PM

Question 22

What are the signs of aggressive driving?

Answer 22

• speeding
• lane changing
• following too closely
• blocking the intersection
• ignoring traffic signals
• maneuvering around traffic with no turn signals

Question 23

What factors contribute to aggressive driving?

Answer 23

• personal factors
• slow drivers
• running late
• other aggressive drivers

Question 24

Why do people not wear their seat belts?

Answer 24

• They forget
• discomfort
• wrinkles their clothes

Question 25

For people who generally wear their seat belts the most frequently cited reasons for not wearing it are?

Answer 25

• only driving a short distance

- forgot to wear it

Question 26

What is the most frequented reason given by non-seat belt users?

Answer 26

discomfort

Question 27

According to NHTSA, about how many lives do seat belts save each year?

Answer 27

9500

Question 28

Why should you examine your mirrors each time you enter a vehicle?

Answer 28

To minimize blind spots

Question 29

What can occur if the interior of your vehicle is unorganized?

Answer 29

Objects can move and harm anyone within or outside the vicinity of the vehicle.

Question 30

In city driving, a _____ to _____ second lead time would have you scanning about 1 to 1 1/2 blocks ahead.

Answer 30

12 to 15

Question 31

On a highway, a _____ to ______ second lead time would have scanning about a quarter to one half mile ahead.

Answer 31

12 to 15

Question 32

On a highway, a 12 to 15 second lead time would have scanning about a _____ to ______ mile ahead.

Answer 32

quarter to one half

Question 33

Refers to the distance you should search ahead of your vehicle to be able to identify hazards with enough time to react before reaching them.

Answer 33

12 to 15 seconds

Question 34

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

Answer 34

45 degree eye scan

Question 35

Refers to the action you should take whenever you’re going to change lanes, pull out into traffic or check side perimeters of your driving environment.

Answer 35

90 degree head check

Question 36

The rate you determine the proper following distance by noticing when the bumper of the vehicle ahead of you passes a fixed object and then counting until the front bumper of your vehicle reaches the same fixed object.

Answer 36

3 to 4 second rule