FREE LTO Road Safety and Defensive Driving Questions and Answers

Question 1

How much space should a driver have between the steering wheel and their chest?

Accepted Answer

10 to 12 inches

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8 to 10 inches

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Less than 6 inches

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6 to 8 inches

Question 2

How much space should you maintain between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you while driving?

Accepted Answer

You should remain 3 seconds or more behind the car you are following

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You should remain 30 seconds behind the car you are following

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You should remain at least 3 feet behind the car you are following

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You should remain 3 car lengths behind the car you are following

Question 3

It's best to have your wheels aimed _______ when waiting to make a left turn at an intersection.

Accepted Answer

Straight

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Right

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Left

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It doesn't matter

Question 4

Which of the statements is NOT TRUE regarding making a left turn at a stop sign or traffic light?

Accepted Answer

Your eyes should be focused solely on the traffic ahead of you.

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On city streets, three right turns may be used to replace one left turn across traffic

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Wait for a large gap in oncoming traffic and allow enough time to safely turn.

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Turn into the nearest lane of traffic going in your direction, or into the proper lane as indicated by traffic signals and lane markings

Question 5

When it comes to blind spots, which of the following is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

The larger the vehicle, the smaller the blind spots

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Neck or shoulder stiffness can prevent you from being able to see blind spots

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No matter what kind of car you have, or how well adjusted your mirrors are, you will always have blind spots

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The best way to compensate for blind spots is to turn your head and glance over each shoulder before making a lane change

Question 6

Do not exceed ___ hours of driving in a single day.

Accepted Answer

8

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11

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2

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16

Question 7

The majority of potential dangers and obstructions will be detected ___ your vehicle.

Accepted Answer

in front

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to the right side

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to the rear

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to the left side

Question 8

What proportion of fatal pedestrian accidents happen in the middle of the street rather than at a crosswalk?

Accepted Answer

80%

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50%

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60%

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70%

Question 9

Nearly seven out of ten deaths of pedestrians happen in what kind of area?

Accepted Answer

Metrocity

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Outskirts

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Rural Area

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Urban Area

Question 10

The fast - paced city environment can cause ______ while driving.

Accepted Answer

sensory overload (visual overload)

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signage

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mental focus

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road racing