Road Safety: Safe Driving Responses to Road Hazards

Build confidence with 10 original questions about Road Safety: Safe Driving Responses to 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 and need to use your mobile phone. What is the only legal way to do this while operating a commercial vehicle?

Use speakerphone mode while holding the phone.

Hold the phone in your hand and dial the number manually.

Pull over to the shoulder and use your phone without restrictions.

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

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You are driving through a work zone with moving workers and equipment nearby. What should you do to maximize safety?

Speed up to clear the area quickly.

Honk your horn to warn workers.

Ignore work zone signs if no workers are present.

Slow down, maintain extra following space, and be prepared to stop.

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You are approaching a sharp curve on a rural highway in a fully loaded truck. What is the safest way to handle the curve?

Brake hard while in the middle of the curve.

Accelerate into the curve to maintain momentum.

Shift to a higher gear as you enter the curve.

Slow to a safe speed before entering the curve and avoid braking while turning.

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You are driving and see a confused driver ahead who is hesitating and looking at street signs. What should you anticipate?

The driver will always signal before turning.

The driver may change direction suddenly or stop without warning.

There is no increased risk from confused drivers.

The driver will continue straight without issue.

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You are approaching a disabled vehicle on the shoulder with its hood raised. What should you expect?

There is no need to change your speed or lane.

The vehicle will remain stationary and is not a hazard.

The driver will always use warning triangles.

The driver may not be paying attention and could step into traffic.

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

Pedestrians crossing in front of or behind the bus.

The bus driver signaling you to pass.

No hazard, as the bus is stopped.

The bus suddenly reversing.

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

There is no increased risk from blocked vision.

The van will always stay in its lane.

The driver will signal before changing lanes.

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

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You are driving a large truck in heavy rain and notice the road ahead looks wet and shiny, but the temperature is below freezing. What is the safest action to take?

Slow down and watch for black ice, as the road may be extremely slippery.

Move to the left lane to avoid the wet area.

Maintain your current speed and turn on your high beams.

Increase your speed to pass through quickly before ice forms.

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You are driving and see a child playing near the street. What is the safest action?

Slow down and be prepared to stop quickly.

Honk your horn and continue at the same speed.

Speed up to pass before the child moves.

Assume the child will stay out of the road.

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You are driving on a wet road and your vehicle begins to hydroplane. What should you do to regain control?

Release the accelerator and push in the clutch to let the wheels turn freely.

Accelerate to regain traction.

Brake hard to slow down quickly.

Turn the steering wheel sharply to the left.

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