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Defensive Driving Quiz

15 Questions•

Test your knowledge of defensive driving techniques, hazard recognition, and safe driving practices to prevent accidents and improve road safety.

15

Questions

7

Minutes

70%

Pass Score

Medium

Difficulty

1

What is defensive driving?

Driving aggressively to get ahead

Driving techniques to avoid accidents and hazards

Driving slowly all the time

Driving only during daylight hours

2

What should you do when approaching an intersection?

Speed up to get through quickly

Slow down and be prepared to stop

Honk your horn continuously

Ignore traffic signals

3

What is the purpose of maintaining a safe following distance?

To save fuel

To give yourself time to react to sudden stops

To annoy other drivers

To avoid traffic tickets

4

What should you do if you see a driver behaving erratically?

Follow them closely

Increase your distance and avoid them

Honk at them repeatedly

Try to race them

5

What is the purpose of scanning the road ahead?

To look for police officers

To identify potential hazards early

To find shortcuts

To avoid boredom

6

What should you do when merging onto a highway?

Stop on the ramp

Match the speed of traffic and merge smoothly

Speed up and force your way in

Drive slowly in the fast lane

7

What is the purpose of using turn signals?

To make noise

To communicate your intentions to other drivers

To waste battery power

To avoid using mirrors

8

What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?

Panic and slam on the brakes

Steer in the direction you want to go and ease off the gas

Accelerate to regain control

Close your eyes and hope for the best

9

What is the purpose of checking your mirrors frequently?

To see if you look good

To be aware of vehicles around you

To avoid using turn signals

To find lost items

10

What should you do if you miss your exit on the highway?

Stop and reverse

Continue to the next exit and turn around

Cross multiple lanes quickly

Drive on the shoulder

11

What is the purpose of maintaining your vehicle?

To spend money

To ensure it operates safely and reliably

To avoid cleaning it

To make it look new

12

What should you do if you encounter aggressive drivers?

Engage with them

Avoid eye contact and give them space

Challenge them to a race

Call them names

13

What is the purpose of driving at appropriate speeds?

To avoid getting tickets

To maintain control and react to hazards

To save fuel

To arrive faster

14

What should you do if you see emergency vehicles with lights and sirens?

Speed up to get out of the way

Pull over to the right and stop

Ignore them

Follow them closely

15

What is the purpose of defensive driving training?

To increase insurance costs

To improve driving skills and safety awareness

To waste time

To get a discount

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