LTO Road Safety and Defensive Driving Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is the recommended following distance in seconds that a driver should maintain behind the vehicle ahead under normal driving conditions?

Accepted Answer

2-second rule

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1-second rule

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5-second rule

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10-second rule

Question 2

When driving on a slippery road during heavy rain, a driver should:

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and increase following distance

Answer

Accelerate to pass the wet section quickly

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Apply the brakes suddenly to test traction

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Switch to neutral gear to reduce engine drag

Question 3

In defensive driving, what does the acronym 'SIPDE' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

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Stop, Inspect, Proceed, Determine, Exit

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Signal, Indicate, Position, Drive, Eject

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Speed, Indicator, Proximity, Distance, Energy

Question 4

A driver notices fatigue while driving on the South Luzon Expressway at night. The safest action is to:

Accepted Answer

Pull over at the nearest rest area and rest before continuing

Answer

Open the window and drink coffee while driving

Answer

Increase speed to shorten the travel time

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Ask a passenger to splash water on the driver's face

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a defensive driving technique?

Accepted Answer

Tailgating to prevent other vehicles from cutting in

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Maintaining a safe following distance

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Scanning intersections before entering

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Keeping eyes moving and checking mirrors regularly

Question 6

When merging onto a national highway from a side road, a driver should:

Accepted Answer

Yield to vehicles already on the highway and merge only when safe

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Accelerate quickly and force a gap in traffic

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Stop completely before merging regardless of traffic gaps

Answer

Sound the horn repeatedly to signal intent to merge