LTO Traffic Safety 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the effect of carbon monoxide (CO) on a driver?
- It increases alertness and reaction time
- It causes drowsiness, dizziness, and impaired judgment (Correct answer)
- It has no effect unless windows are open
- It only affects passengers, not the driver
Correct answer: It causes drowsiness, dizziness, and impaired judgment
Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas that causes drowsiness and impaired judgment, making it a silent driving hazard.
Question 2: When sharing the road with large trucks, you should avoid:
- Driving at the same speed as the truck
- Following at a distance of more than 4 seconds
- Driving in the truck's blind spots on the sides and rear (Correct answer)
- Passing the truck on the left side
Correct answer: Driving in the truck's blind spots on the sides and rear
Large trucks have wide blind spots on both sides and the rear where the truck driver cannot see nearby vehicles.
Question 3: What does it mean when the center lane has a yellow line on each side with arrows pointing in both directions?
- It is a passing lane for vehicles traveling in either direction
- It is a two-way left-turn lane used by traffic from both directions to make left turns (Correct answer)
- It is a bicycle lane shared with turning vehicles
- It is reserved for emergency vehicles only
Correct answer: It is a two-way left-turn lane used by traffic from both directions to make left turns
A two-way left-turn lane allows vehicles traveling in either direction to use the lane to complete a left turn.
Question 4: What is the safest following distance in ideal conditions called?
- One-second rule
- Two-second rule
- Three-second rule (Correct answer)
- Five-second rule
Correct answer: Three-second rule
The three-second rule is the minimum following distance recommended in ideal driving conditions to allow adequate reaction time.
Question 5: If your accelerator pedal sticks while driving, you should first:
- Turn off the ignition while the vehicle is moving
- Shift into reverse to slow the vehicle
- Shift to neutral and steer to a safe stop (Correct answer)
- Pump the brakes rapidly until the vehicle slows
Correct answer: Shift to neutral and steer to a safe stop
Shifting to neutral disengages engine power, allowing you to steer safely and brake to a stop without cutting the ignition.
Question 6: When should you activate your turn signal when preparing to change lanes?
- As you begin moving into the next lane
- At least 100 feet before starting the lane change (Correct answer)
- Only if another vehicle is directly behind you
- After checking your mirrors to ensure the lane is clear
Correct answer: At least 100 feet before starting the lane change
Turn signals must be activated at least 100 feet before a lane change to give surrounding drivers adequate warning.
Question 7: What should you do if you miss your exit on a highway?
- Stop and back up along the shoulder to reach the exit
- Continue to the next exit and find an alternate route (Correct answer)
- Cut across the gore area at reduced speed
- Make a U-turn at the next median opening
Correct answer: Continue to the next exit and find an alternate route
Missing an exit requires continuing to the next one; reversing or crossing the gore area is extremely dangerous and illegal.
LTO Traffic Safety 5
What is the effect of carbon monoxide (CO) on a driver?