Driving Safety and Awareness Concepts

This video covers essential defensive driving techniques to enhance safety on the road. It explains the importance of wearing seatbelts, conducting vehicle inspections, managing speed, avoiding fatigue, minimizing distractions, and observing while driving. These practices help prevent accidents and ensure the safety of drivers and others.

What is the primary goal of defensive driving?

• To avoid traffic rules

• To save lives, time, and money

• To reach destinations faster

• To drive aggressively

Why is wearing a seatbelt crucial while driving?

• It makes driving more comfortable

• It helps in better posture

• It can save your life in an accident

• It is a fashion statement

What should be included in a pre-trip inspection?

• Cleaning the dashboard

• Filling the fuel tank

• Inspecting tires, brakes, and lights

• Checking the radio

What is a potential consequence of speeding?

• Better vehicle performance

• Greater potential for loss of vehicle control

• Reduced stopping distances

• Improved fuel efficiency

How should speed be adjusted on wet roads?

• Increase by 1/3 of the posted limit

• Maintain the posted speed limit

• Stop driving completely

• Reduce by 1/3 of the posted limit

What is a common sign of fatigue while driving?

• Increased alertness

• Improved concentration

• Constant yawning

• Feeling energetic

What should you do if you feel fatigued while driving?

• Continue driving

• Increase speed to reach faster

• Drink caffeinated beverages

• Pull off the road and stop driving

What is considered distracted driving?

• Using GPS for directions

• Taking your eyes off the road

• Listening to music

• Driving with windows down

Which activity is NOT a distraction while driving?

• Fiddling with the stereo

• Texting on the phone

• Eating or drinking

• Checking mirrors

What does observing while driving involve?

• Only looking straight ahead

• Ignoring side mirrors

• Scanning for brake lights and hazards

• Focusing solely on the speedometer