LTO Road Safety and Defensive Driving Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the head restraint (headrest) in a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

To prevent whiplash injuries during rear-end collisions

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To provide comfort during long drives

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To support the driver's posture while reversing

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To meet aesthetic vehicle design standards

Question 2

Which factor most affects total stopping distance when a driver is traveling at 60 kph?

Accepted Answer

Reaction time plus braking distance

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The color of the road surface

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The age of the tires

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The number of passengers in the vehicle

Question 3

What does a solid white line between lanes on a Philippine road indicate?

Accepted Answer

Lane changes are prohibited at that section

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Drivers may change lanes freely at any point

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Lane changes are discouraged but not absolutely prohibited

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The right lane is exclusively for motorcycles

Question 4

A driver approaching a railroad crossing without signals or gates should:

Accepted Answer

Stop, look both ways, and listen for a train before crossing

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Proceed at normal speed since there are no warnings

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Honk the horn continuously while crossing

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Cross quickly to minimize time on the tracks

Question 5

What effect does overloading the roof rack of an SUV have on vehicle safety?

Accepted Answer

It raises the center of gravity, increasing rollover risk

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It improves road traction by adding weight

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It reduces aerodynamic drag for better fuel economy

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It has no effect on vehicle handling

Question 6

When driving through a flooded road, a driver should do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Accelerate to pass through quickly before stalling

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Test the brakes gently after exiting the flooded section

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Drive slowly and steadily in low gear

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Check water depth before entering if possible