DMV Safe Driving #3

Your following distance should increase in all of the following situations except:

• Driving behind a motorcycle

• Driving in bad weather or heavy traffic

• When entering an expressway

• When exiting an expressway

What rule should you use on a dry surface when you are traveling under 35 mph?

• One second rule

• Two second rule

• Three second rule

• Four second rule

In order to create a space cushion around your vehicle, you should:

• Move to the ride side of your lane

• Switch lanes frequently

• Move to the left side of your lane

• Stay in the middle of your lane

The ability to stop is affected by: road conditions, vehicle speed, driver alertness, and the weight of the vehicle you are following.

• True

• False

If your vehicle is in poor condition and there are bad weather conditions, heavy traffic, or poor pavement, you should:

• Pull over until conditions improve

• Drive at 15 mph less than the posted speed limit

• Focus your eyes 5-10 seconds ahead

• Add extra seconds to increase following distance

When speed or road conditions change, drivers do not need to change their following distance.

• True

• False

What rule should you use on a dry surface when you are traveling at 46 to 70 mph?

• Four second rule

• One second rule

• Two second rule

• Three second rule

As a driver, you change your following distance when speed or road conditions change.

• True

• False

Maintaining space around your vehicle:

• Helps prevent scratches

• Helps other avoid crashing into you

• Allows you to better communicate with drivers

• Give you distance to react in emergencies and avoid a crash

The danger areas to the sides of your car that cannot be seen in the mirrors are called blind spots.

• True

• False