Enhance your defensive driving knowledge with this specialized practice module. With 25 questions presented from a total of 75, 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 maintaining a space cushion of at least 3-4 seconds behind the vehicle ahead, increasing this distance in bad weather or at night. Constantly scan the road ahead, to the sides, and check your mirrors to identify potential hazards early. Always check your blind spots by looking over your shoulder before changing lanes.
Avoid distractions like using a cell phone, which combines visual, manual, and cognitive impairment. Be aware of fatigue and aggressive driving; if you feel drowsy, stop and rest. Adjust your driving for adverse conditions: reduce speed on wet roads to avoid hydroplaning, use low beams in fog, and drive very slowly and smoothly on snow and ice.
