NJ Driver Manual Chapter 5: Defensive
Driving exam with answers
Standard Collision Formula - VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔Be Alert
Be Prepared
Act in Time
Be Alert - VERIFIED ANSWER **✔Never think the other motorist will not make a driving mistake.
Be Prepared - VERIFIED ANSWER **✔Learn what to do in any situation when you have to act fast and
always expect the unexpected.
Act in Time - VERIFIED ANSWER **✔Try not to panic. Know what to do if something happens
suddenly.
Emotions - VERIFIED ANSWER **✔Have a great affect on a motorist's driving. If a motorist is angry or
excited, he or she should take time to cool off.
Aggressive Driving - VERIFIED ANSWER **✔The progression of unlawful driving actions, such as
speeding, improper or excessive lane changing, or improper passing
Aggressive Drivers - VERIFIED ANSWER **✔Fail to consider how their actions behind the wheel may
affect other motorists on the road.
Aggressive Driving - VERIFIED ANSWER **✔May lead to road rage.
Road Rage - VERIFIED ANSWER **✔Occurs when motorists lose their tempers or become frustrated
because of a traffic disturbance
What road rage may cause aggressive drivers to do - VERIFIED ANSWER **✔-run stop signs
, -run red lights
-speed
-tailgate
-weave through traffic
-pass illegally on the right
-make improper and unsafe lane changes
-make hand or facial gestures
-scream
-honk horns
-flash high beams
-cause a collision
Inattentive Motorists - VERIFIED ANSWER **✔Often tailgate, go too fast or drift out of their lanes.
They ignore traffic signs and signals, road markings, potential traffic hazards, road conditions, and
other vehicles.
Causes of inattentive driving - VERIFIED ANSWER **✔-Lighting a cigarette
-Eating while driving
-Adjusting a mirror while driving
-Shaving
-Adjusting the radio or CD player
-Trying to remove a coat
Tired Driver - VERIFIED ANSWER **✔A dangerous driver
Tired Driver - VERIFIED ANSWER **✔reduced reaction time
Tired Driver - VERIFIED ANSWER **✔Can be as dangerous as a drunk driver.
Driving exam with answers
Standard Collision Formula - VERIFIED ANSWERS **✔Be Alert
Be Prepared
Act in Time
Be Alert - VERIFIED ANSWER **✔Never think the other motorist will not make a driving mistake.
Be Prepared - VERIFIED ANSWER **✔Learn what to do in any situation when you have to act fast and
always expect the unexpected.
Act in Time - VERIFIED ANSWER **✔Try not to panic. Know what to do if something happens
suddenly.
Emotions - VERIFIED ANSWER **✔Have a great affect on a motorist's driving. If a motorist is angry or
excited, he or she should take time to cool off.
Aggressive Driving - VERIFIED ANSWER **✔The progression of unlawful driving actions, such as
speeding, improper or excessive lane changing, or improper passing
Aggressive Drivers - VERIFIED ANSWER **✔Fail to consider how their actions behind the wheel may
affect other motorists on the road.
Aggressive Driving - VERIFIED ANSWER **✔May lead to road rage.
Road Rage - VERIFIED ANSWER **✔Occurs when motorists lose their tempers or become frustrated
because of a traffic disturbance
What road rage may cause aggressive drivers to do - VERIFIED ANSWER **✔-run stop signs
, -run red lights
-speed
-tailgate
-weave through traffic
-pass illegally on the right
-make improper and unsafe lane changes
-make hand or facial gestures
-scream
-honk horns
-flash high beams
-cause a collision
Inattentive Motorists - VERIFIED ANSWER **✔Often tailgate, go too fast or drift out of their lanes.
They ignore traffic signs and signals, road markings, potential traffic hazards, road conditions, and
other vehicles.
Causes of inattentive driving - VERIFIED ANSWER **✔-Lighting a cigarette
-Eating while driving
-Adjusting a mirror while driving
-Shaving
-Adjusting the radio or CD player
-Trying to remove a coat
Tired Driver - VERIFIED ANSWER **✔A dangerous driver
Tired Driver - VERIFIED ANSWER **✔reduced reaction time
Tired Driver - VERIFIED ANSWER **✔Can be as dangerous as a drunk driver.
