Defensive Driving Quiz

What is the primary cause of most crashes?

• Road construction

• Driver error

• Weather conditions

• Vehicle malfunction

What is the first step in the Standard Crash Prevention Formula?

• Be Prepared

• Be Alert

• Act in Time

• Drive Slowly

What should you do to avoid Highway Hypnosis?

• Drive late at night

• Be well rested before the trip

• Drive long hours without breaks

• Use medicines that make you drowsy

What does Maggie’s Law make illegal?

• Driving while impaired by lack of sleep

• Driving without a seatbelt

• Driving under the influence of alcohol

• Driving with bald tires

What is the recommended following distance in good weather conditions?

• 4 car lengths for every 10 miles per hour

• 1 car length for every 10 miles per hour

• 2 car lengths for every 10 miles per hour

• 3 car lengths for every 10 miles per hour

What should you do if someone is passing you?

• Change lanes immediately

• Honk to alert them

• Slow down and allow them to complete the pass

• Speed up to prevent them from passing

What is hydroplaning caused by?

• Driving on bald or badly worn tires

• Driving too slowly

• Driving in foggy conditions

• Driving with studded snow tires

What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?

• Brake hard

• Accelerate quickly

• Turn into the skid

• Turn away from the skid

What is the NJ law regarding snow and ice on vehicles?

• Snow and ice must be removed from the entire vehicle

• Only the windshield must be cleared

• Snow and ice removal is optional

• Snow and ice removal is required only during snowfall

What should you do when driving in fog?

• Drive faster to clear the fog

• Use low beam headlights

• Turn off headlights

• Use high beam headlights