Road Safety: Safe Driving Responses to Common Road Hazards

Build confidence with 10 original questions about Road Safety: Safe Driving Responses to Common Road Hazards. Review your answers and explanations after finishing.

Supplemental study practice. This is not a government licensing exam or ELDT certification, and does not replace hands-on training. Follow your state’s current handbook.

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You are driving a large truck on a highway and notice a section of the road ahead is shaded on a cold morning. What is the safest action to take as you approach this area?

Move to the left lane immediately.

Reduce your speed and be alert for possible ice.

Speed up to pass through quickly.

Turn on your high beams.

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You are feeling drowsy while driving but think you can make it to your destination. What is the safest action?

Stop at the nearest safe place and get some sleep.

Drink coffee and keep driving.

Open the window for fresh air and continue.

Turn up the radio to stay awake.

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You see a bus stopped at the side of the road. What hazard should you be especially alert for?

The bus driver signaling you to pass.

The bus suddenly reversing.

Pedestrians crossing in front of or behind the bus.

Loose cargo falling from the bus.

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You are approaching an off-ramp that curves and goes downhill. What is the safest way to handle this situation?

Slow down before entering the ramp and avoid braking and turning at the same time.

Accelerate to maintain momentum.

Brake hard while turning.

Shift to neutral and coast through the ramp.

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You are driving in fog and see vehicles parked on the side of the road. What is the safest action?

Stop next to the parked vehicles.

Do not assume their lights indicate the road's direction; use roadside reflectors as your guide.

Follow the taillights closely.

Turn on your high beams to see better.

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You are driving through a city and see a van with its rear window blocked by cargo. What should you anticipate?

The van will signal before moving.

There is no hazard if the van is moving slowly.

The van will always stay in its lane.

The driver may not see you and could enter your lane unexpectedly.

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You are driving at night in foggy conditions and must use your low beams. What should you do to ensure you can stop safely?

Drive at the posted speed limit.

Rely on the vehicle ahead to guide you.

Use high beams to see farther.

Slow down so you can stop within the distance you can see ahead.

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You are driving and see a bicyclist ahead riding close to the edge of the road. What is the safest action?

Drive close to the bicyclist to encourage them to move over.

Honk your horn repeatedly.

Pass as quickly as possible without slowing.

Slow down to a safe speed as you approach or pass.

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You are driving in winter and notice your windshield wipers are not clearing snow effectively. What should you do?

Increase your speed to blow off the snow.

Stop safely and fix the problem before continuing.

Turn on your high beams.

Keep driving and hope the snow melts.

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You need to use your mobile phone while driving a commercial vehicle. What is the only legal way to do this?

Dial the number using multiple buttons.

Use a hands-free device that can be operated with no more than one button and is within easy reach.

Hold the phone in your hand while talking.

Reach across the cab to get your phone.

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