Defensive Driving Complete Guide 2023
_____for the vehicle plus _____ for the driver equals _____ to make decisions and react. Ans- Space,
Visibility, Time (CT1-DD-32)
3 points of tire inspection Ans- Inflation, tread depth, lugs/studs (DD 3-5)
3 types of brake systems Ans- Drum, Disc, ABS (CT...
Defensive Driving Complete Guide 2023
_____for the vehicle plus _____ for the driver equals _____ to make decisions and react. Ans- Space,
Visibility, Time (CT1-DD-32)
A green traffic signal that has been in its current state for a period of time is known as what? Ans- Stale
(DD 5-23)
A thin glaze of frozen water on pavement that only looks wet or perhaps even dry is known as? Ans-
Black Ice (DD 5-31)
Accident types are grouped into what 3 main recognized categories? Ans- Motor Vehicle Collision,
General Liability, Employee Injury (DD 6-1)
Action you should take whenever you're going to change lanes, pull out in traffic or check the side
perimeters of your driving environment. Ans- 90 degree head check (CT1-DD-30)
All Incident Investigation Reports shall be maintained until ____ years after the date of the incident Ans-
Seven (DD 6-3)
As little as _____ inch(s) of standing water on a roadway can lead to hydroplaning Ans- 1/4 inch (CT1-
DD-55)
Avoid braking in a ______ or on a ______ if possible. Ans- Turn; curve (DD 5-32)
, Classified as an agitated state of aggressive driving Ans- Road Rage (DD 2-15 LG)
Describe the 3 x 5 brake test Ans- Pump brake 3 times and hold it for 5 seconds (CT1-DD-16)
Disc brakes require a ______ or ______ motion to avoid lock-up Ans- Modulated or squeezing (DD 5-18)
Distance you should search ahead of your vehicle to be able to identify hazards with enough time to
react before reaching them. Ans- 12 to 15 second Lead Time (CT1-DD-27)
Drivers must make about _____ decisions for every mile traveled. Ans- 115 (DD 8-Appendix Page 7)
Driving Aids are part of a vehicle inspection. What are they? Ans- Horn, Lights and Reflectors, Mirrors
and Windows, Windshield Wiper blades (DD 3-9/10)
During a rainstorm, the first _____ minutes can be the most slippery. Ans- 30 (DD 5-32)
During a shoulder drift, what 3 main factors should determine your action and recovery? Ans- Amount
of drop-off, shoulder conditions, tire size/type (CT1-DD-64)
Every _____seconds someone in America is injured in an automobile accident. Every ______minutes
someone is killed in a crash. Ans- 14 seconds, 12 minutes (CT1-DD-24)
Following too closely, lane blocking, speeding, ignoring traffic signals and maneuvering around traffic
without use of signals are signs of what? Ans- Aggressive Driving (DD 2-16 LG)
For a rolling vehicle on a dry, flat road, traction falls to ____% Ans- 60 (DD 5-78 LG)
Hovering your foot over the brake pedal is known as? Ans- Covering (DD 5-20)
How long, approximately, does it take the power steering system to change the directional flow of the
hydraulic steering fluid? Ans- 1/2 second (DD 5-43)
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