1) Appropriate mirror positioning is essential to assist with appropriate space control to the rear.

a) True
b) False
2) Which of the following is a defensive driving technique used to manage space zones?
a) Two-seconds of following distance rule
b) Frequently checking blind spots
c) Frequently adjusting speed and lane position to maintain open space zones
d) All of the above
3) General ways to reduce the risk of some action include:
a) Adjusting speed
b) Adjusting position in lane
c) Communicating with others
d) All of the above
4) A motorist should position the vehicle __________of the lane (Lane Position 1) after completing the lane change.
a) On the right side
b) In the center
c) On the left side
d) None of the above
5) When parking at an angle, the motorist should position the vehicle so there is _______ feet of space between the vehicle and the right side of the lane.
a) Two
b) Three
c) Five
d) Ten
6) Risk taking involves following appropriate procedures when driving while processing information correctly.
a) True
b) False
7) A _______space zone is one that is obstructed in some way.
a) Open
b) Closed
c) Changing
d) All of the above
8) When perpendicular parking, the motorist should __________line of sight throughout the process and move slowly into the parking space.
a) Increase
b) Maintain
c) Decrease
d) Eliminate
9) Drivers can reduce the possibility of risky behavior by following traffic laws such as right of way and speed limit laws.
a) True
b) False
10) The presence of four vehicles and a pedestrian approaching an intersection at the same time might represent a situation to _______ the risk (and move forward to an alternative maneuver at a different intersection) of completing the maneuver.
a) Accept
b) Reject
c) Identify
d) None of the above
11) Ensuring that your intentions are evident to other drivers by always using a turn or hand signal is known as ____________.
a) Scanning for hazards
b) Controlling vehicle direction
c) Communicating
d) Managing space gap
12) Increasing following distance __________when encountering other motorists who follow too closely is an example of appropriate implementation of the IPDE defensive driving strategy for the maintenance of an appropriate Safety Cushion.
a) Two-seconds
b) Three-seconds
c) Four-seconds
d) Twenty-seconds
13) A changing space zone is one that is:
a) Currently obstructed (closed) and in the process of clearing (open)
b) Currently clear (open) and in the process of becoming obstructed (closed)
c) One that is not obstructed and provides a clear path of travel
d) Both a and b
14) There are nine to fifteen space zones surrounding a vehicle.
a) True
b) False
15) When parking on a hill with a curb, a motorist should park within 10-12 inches of the curb and turn the front wheels toward the curb.
a) True
b) False

1 answer

  1. a) True
  2. d) All of the above
  3. d) All of the above
  4. b) In the center
  5. b) Three
  6. b) False
  7. b) Closed
  8. b) Maintain
  9. a) True
  10. b) Reject
  11. c) Communicating
  12. c) Four-seconds
  13. d) Both a and b
  14. b) False
  15. a) True