Defensive Driving Post Test Latest 2023
Graded A
What is the 3x5 test for brakes? ✔✔You pump the brake pedal THREE TIMES and hold it for
FIVE SECONDS
In city driving, how far ahead would a 12 to 15 second eye lead ti
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Defensive Driving Post Test Latest 2023
Graded A
What is the 3x5 test for brakes? ✔✔You pump the brake pedal THREE TIMES and hold it for
FIVE SECONDS
In city driving, how far ahead would a 12 to 15 second eye lead time have you scanning ?
✔✔About 1 to 1½ blocks ahead
What is meant by a 45-degree eye scan? ✔✔Scanning the area in front of your vehicle from
sidewalk to sidewalk
When passing or changing lanes, what should you do to check the traffic coming up behind you?
✔✔Check your rear-view mirror, do a 45-degree scan using your side-view mirrors, then do a
90-degree head check
What is your safety perimeter? ✔✔It's the 360-DEGREE safety space cushion AROUND your
vehicle
Space + Visibility = ✔✔= Time
What is the rule for determining the proper following distance? ✔✔The 3 to 4 second rule
For which brake type should you use a steady FIRM pressure when braking HARD ? ✔✔The
ABS brakes
What is the "Rear tire rule"? ✔✔When stopped BEHIND a vehicle at an intersection, you should
be able to see the REAR TIRES of the FRONT vehicle touching the ground
What is the most important rule to remember concerning right-of-way? ✔✔Never assume or
demand the right-of-way; always be prepared to stop, if necessary
What is the most basic rule concerning left turns? ✔✔When stopped, keep your front wheels
straight and keep foot on brake
When the weather turns the road conditions slick, the appropriate precaution is to: ✔✔Slow
down and avoid braking in a turn or on a curve, if possible
What is one of the most important items you should be concerned about while driving? ✔✔Your
Attitude
What is the single most effective means to reduce fatalities and serious injuries? ✔✔Wearing
Your Seatbelt
What does defensive driving means? ✔✔> Make safe driving decisions
> Allow for the lack of skill, improper attitudes and
actions of other drivers
> Avoid Hazards (weather, conditions, traffic, pedestrians, other drivers)
> Stay continuously alert of situations far enough in advance to take action
>Concede the right of way to prevent crash
What are good mood factors that can affect your driving? ✔✔> Pay Day
> Social Functions
> Romance
What are some physical issues that can affect your driving? ✔✔> Medication = slower driving
> Physically you may be distracted by coughing or sneezing
> Tiredness = Slow reactions & fuzzy thinking
What is aggressive driving? ✔✔> Driving in a selfish manner without caring about the safety of
others.
> Trying to intimidate another drive
> A ticket-able offense
What is road rage? ✔✔> Using a vehicle as a weapon with the intent to harm
> Physical assault of a person or a vehicle as a result of a traffic accident
> A criminal offense
>An agitated state of aggressive driving
What are some factors that contribute to aggressive driving? ✔✔> Personal factors
> Running late for an appointment
> Slow Drivers
> Other aggressive drivers
Define a defensive driver ✔✔> Is careful to commit no driving errors
> Avoids accidents or close calls due to weather, road conditions, traffic or the actions of
pedestrians and other drivers
What are some personal factors that affect your ability to drive a vehicle? ✔✔Sick, tired, family
problems (angry with spouse/children/friend), work problems (conflict with co-worker), late for
appointment, drugs/alcohol
What are some external factors that can affect your driving experience ✔✔Other drivers'
personal factors, pedestrians, children playing nearby, weather, poor visibility, driving conditions
What can be affected when you are not in 100% condition to drive a vehicle? ✔✔Other people's
lives around you, Comcast's equipment, and/or damaging the environment
To ensure safety with the vehicle always _______________ ✔✔>Place safety cones outside the
vehicle to provide an awareness that you are working on the road.
> Use headlights during dark conditions.
>Use turn signals in advance of an intersection.
Remove distractions from inside the vehicle.
>Arrive in appropriate condition to drive a vehicle (enough rest, eaten recently, etc.)
When equipment is in or near the van: ✔✔> Keep unused equipment locked in the vehicle.
> Check on the vehicle regularly (applies to al
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