Driving Hazard Recognition

When driving in bad weather: (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

• Drive slower than normal

• Keep no more than 2 seconds of travel time between you and the driver ahead of you

• Adjust the radio presets

• Turn on your lights so other drivers can see you

Identify the major blind spots for the driver of the vehicle in the center lane. (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

• A & F

• C & H

• B & G

• D & E

Before you change lanes, put on your ________ and always turn your ________ and check in the direction you want to turn to make sure there is no vehicle in your blind spot to the side.

• hat; mirrors

• wipers; steering wheel

• sweatshirt; keys

• blinker; head

Which of the following statements are true? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

• It's always safe to assume other drivers will follow traffic signs and laws.

• When driving near an erratic driver, don't challenge or follow the driver and cautiously getaway.

• If you find yourself in a skid when driving on snow, ice, or water, take your foot off the gas, keep your foot off the brake, and turn the steering wheel in the direction you are skidding.

• By using your mirrors, you can see everything to your sides, in front of you, and behind you.

If you find yourself in a skid: (CHOOSE AN OPTION BELOW)

• Slightly press the gas and turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction you are skidding

• Take your foot off the gas, keep your foot off the brake, and turn the steering wheel in the direction you are skidding

• Turn the steering wheel in the direction you are skidding and apply the hand brake

• Take your foot off the gas, keep your foot off the brake, and let the vehicle come to a stop on its own

If you see the front of a vehicle edging out past a wall even though the wall prevents that driver from seeing you, consider slowing down or moving into a different lane to make room for the other driver if it's safe to do so.

• True

• 
  False

To recognize hazards while driving, which of the following must you do? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

• Correct erratic drivers

• Observe conditions

• Anticipate what might happen in the future

• React to avoid potential problems

The most common blind spots are areas near the back of the vehicle on both the left and right side and low spots immediately in front of and behind a vehicle.

• True

• False

Which of the following statements are true about intersections? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

• When approaching an intersection, you should turn the radio off

• When approaching an intersection, be cautious and drive a little more slowly

• Intersections are one of the most dangerous places on the road

• Always give drivers who are in a hurry the right of way at intersections