ATDC Defensive Driving Quiz

What is the main cause of accidents according to the Defensive Driving Awareness talk?

• Poor road conditions

• Human error

• Bad weather

• Bad Mood

What is the difference between safety driving and defensive driving?

• Safety driving focuses on high skill, while defensive driving is anticipative

• Safety driving avoids accidents, while defensive driving speeds up

• Defensive driving is for professional drivers, while safety driving is for everyone

• Defensive driving is only applicable in emergencies

What are the “4A’s” of safe driving behaviour?

• Attention, Action, Aggression, Anticipation

• Alertness, Aggressiveness, Action, Awareness

• Anticipation, Awareness, Accuracy, Alertness

• Alertness, Awareness, Attitude, Anticipation

How often should you check your rearview mirrors to maintain awareness?

• Every 30 seconds

• Every 1 minute

• Every 2 seconds

• Every 5-8 seconds

What is the recommended safe following distance for a large vehicle?

• 1 second

• 2-3 seconds

• 5-8 seconds

• 10 seconds

What is the purpose of constantly moving your eyes while driving?

• To avoid eye fatigue

• To keep an overall view of your surroundings

• To check your speed frequently

Which of the following is considered a hazard while driving?

• Clear roads

• A well-maintained vehicle

• Wet road conditions

• Properly working traffic lights

What is a “blind spot”?

• An area in the car with no windows

• A part of the road the driver cannot see using mirrors

• A street with poor lighting

• A sudden change in road conditions

What is the recommended action to avoid blind spots while driving?

• Use only your mirrors

• Ignore them and proceed

• Turn your head to perform a shoulder check

• Keep driving straight without changing lanes

How does speed influence the risk of accidents?

• The faster you drive, the safer you are

• Speed has no effect on accident risk

• Driving slower than the speed limit increases accidents

• Speed increases the likelihood and severity of a crash