Chauffeur License Defensive Driving Techniques 2

Question 1

When following a large commercial truck on the highway, what is the safest following distance for a chauffeur vehicle?

Accepted Answer

At least 4 seconds to ensure adequate stopping distance

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1 second for every 10 feet of vehicle length

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Stay as close as possible to reduce wind resistance

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2 car lengths regardless of speed

Question 2

A passenger becomes distressed and begins arguing loudly while you are driving on the freeway. What is the defensive driving priority?

Accepted Answer

Maintain focus on driving and safely exit at the nearest off-ramp

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Engage in the argument to calm the passenger

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Immediately pull onto the right shoulder to address the situation

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Increase speed to reach the destination faster

Question 3

What does 'covering the brake' mean in defensive driving?

Accepted Answer

Moving your foot from the accelerator to hover over the brake pedal

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Pressing the brake pedal halfway down

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Applying the parking brake while moving slowly

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Using the left foot to cover the brake at all times

Question 4

When approaching an intersection with a green light, a defensive chauffeur should:

Accepted Answer

Check cross traffic before entering, even with a green light

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Accelerate through to clear the intersection quickly

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Honk to warn any potential red-light runners

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Flash headlights to assert right of way

Question 5

In heavy rain, your chauffeur vehicle begins to hydroplane. What is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

Ease off the accelerator and steer straight until traction returns

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Apply the brakes firmly to regain traction

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Steer sharply left or right to exit the water

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Downshift rapidly to use engine braking

Question 6

Which scenario best illustrates the 'SIPDE' defensive driving process?

Accepted Answer

Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

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Speeding, Ignoring, Predicting, Delaying, Executing

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Stop, Inspect, Pause, Drive, Exit

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Signal, Indicate, Position, Decelerate, Ease

Question 7

When merging onto a highway with passengers, a chauffeur should:

Accepted Answer

Match highway speed before merging and choose a gap early

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Stop at the end of the on-ramp and wait for a gap

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Force a gap by moving partially into traffic

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Signal only after beginning the merge