BMV Speed Limits and Following Distance 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes 'tailgating'?

Accepted Answer

Following another vehicle too closely without adequate stopping distance

Answer

Driving too slowly on a highway

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Passing on the right side of a vehicle

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Making a turn without signaling

Question 2

On a rural two-lane highway with no posted speed limit, what speed is generally considered the legal maximum in most states?

Accepted Answer

55 mph

Answer

45 mph

Answer

65 mph

Answer

70 mph

Question 3

What is the main reason following distance should increase as vehicle speed increases?

Accepted Answer

Stopping distance increases with speed, requiring more room to brake safely

Answer

Fuel efficiency improves at greater distances

Answer

Higher speeds improve steering response, needing more room to maneuver

Answer

Insurance rates go down with greater following distances

Question 4

When a vehicle is being passed on a two-lane road, what should the driver of the slower vehicle do?

Accepted Answer

Maintain speed or slow slightly to help the passing driver complete the maneuver

Answer

Speed up so the passing car can merge back sooner

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Move to the center line to allow more room

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Flash headlights to signal the pass is complete

Question 5

What is the minimum safe following distance recommended for motorcycles following a car?

Accepted Answer

2 seconds

Answer

1 second

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3 seconds

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4 seconds

Question 6

Which of the following is a likely consequence of driving significantly below the posted minimum speed on a highway?

Accepted Answer

Creating a hazard by disrupting normal traffic flow

Answer

Receiving a commendation for safe driving

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Automatically being given the right of way

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Qualifying for a reduced insurance premium

Question 7

Under ideal conditions, from the moment a driver decides to stop, what are the two distances that make up total stopping distance?

Accepted Answer

Reaction distance and braking distance

Answer

Perception distance and reaction distance

Answer

Braking distance and skid distance

Answer

Tire distance and momentum distance