K53 Learners Defensive Driving and Safety

Question 1

What is the safest following distance to keep behind the vehicle in front in good conditions?

Accepted Answer

At least a two-second gap

Answer

As close as possible to save space

Answer

One metre

Answer

Half a car length

Question 2

What should you do if you become tired or drowsy while driving on a long trip?

Accepted Answer

Stop at a safe place and rest

Answer

Open the window and continue indefinitely

Answer

Drive faster to arrive sooner

Answer

Drink more coffee and never stop

Question 3

When driving in rain or fog, what is the correct defensive action?

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed, increase following distance and switch on your lights

Answer

Switch off your lights to avoid glare

Answer

Follow closely behind another car to be guided

Answer

Increase speed to get through quickly

Question 4

Why must you wear a seatbelt every time you drive?

Accepted Answer

It restrains you in a crash and greatly reduces injury

Answer

It is optional in the city

Answer

Only the driver needs one

Answer

Only so you avoid a fine

Question 5

What is the defensive way to approach a green robot you are nearing?

Accepted Answer

Stay alert and be ready to stop in case it changes or another driver jumps the light

Answer

Stop even though it is green

Answer

Close your eyes and trust other drivers

Answer

Speed up to get through

Question 6

What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid on a wet road?

Accepted Answer

Ease off the accelerator and steer gently in the direction you want to go

Answer

Brake hard immediately

Answer

Accelerate to regain grip

Answer

Turn the wheel sharply the opposite way

Question 7

Before a long journey, a defensive driver should check what on the vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Tyres, lights, brakes, oil, water and indicators

Answer

Nothing, the garage handles it

Answer

Only the fuel

Answer

Just the radio

Question 8

What is the safest action when an emergency vehicle approaches with sirens and flashing lights?

Accepted Answer

Move to the left and slow or stop to let it pass safely

Answer

Ignore it if you have right of way

Answer

Stop in the middle of the lane

Answer

Speed up and race it