Enhance your defensive driving knowledge with this specialized practice module. With 25 questions presented from a total of 65, you must get 20 right to pass this assessment. The questions cover critical scenarios regarding sharing the road and handling adverse weather conditions.
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Safe Driving Practices
Defensive driving involves anticipating hazards. Maintain a safe following distance using the 3-4 second rule, and scan the road ahead and check your mirrors every 5-8 seconds. Always be aware of your vehicle’s blind spots by turning your head to look before changing lanes or merging.
Avoid all distractions, especially texting, which is illegal. Driving while fatigued is dangerous; recognize signs like yawning and pull over to rest. In adverse conditions like rain, reduce speed to prevent hydroplaning. If you start to skid, ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go.
