Section 8: Safe Driving

What does the green area around your vehicle represent?

• Next to you

• Ahead of you

• Blinds spots

• Behind you

What should you do if a tailgater is behind you?

• Speed up to get away from them

• Brake suddenly to warn them

• Move to another lane to let them pass

• Ignore them and maintain your speed

Why is it important to scan the road at least 10 seconds ahead of your vehicle?

• To anticipate and react to potential hazards

• To increase fuel efficiency

• To improve vehicle speed

• To reduce tire wear

The purpose of using the three-second rule while driving is to:

• Maintain a safe following distance

• Increase speed

• Reduce fuel consumption

• Enhance vehicle performance

What should you avoid to maintain enough space to maneuver safely?

• Stay in another driver’s blind spot

• Drive directly alongside other vehicles

• Make space for vehicles entering freeways

• Keep space between your vehicle and parked vehicles

Why is it important to look both ways at intersections where traffic has a red light or stop sign?

• To ensure no vehicles are running the red light or stop sign

• To admire the view

• To check the weather

• To see if the traffic light is working

Where are the blind spots located on most vehicles?

• Directly in front of the driver

• At the sides, slightly behind the driver

• Directly behind the driver

• Above the vehicle

List three actions you should take to check your blind spots before changing lanes.

• Check mirrors, look over your shoulder, signal your intention

• Honk the horn, speed up, change lanes quickly

• Turn on the radio, adjust your seat, check your phone

• Open the window, wave your hand, slow down

What should you do to check your blind spots effectively?

• Turn your whole body

• Use only mirrors

• Look over your right and left shoulders

• Turn the steering wheel

What should you do to check traffic behind you?

• Ignore the traffic behind you.
• Check your mirrors and look over your shoulder.
• Accelerate to get ahead of traffic.
• Close your eyes and guess.