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Defensive Driving Certification Success Guide 2025/2026 Correct
Answers with Detailed Explanations
Terms in this set (159)
What is the 3x5 test for brakes? You pump the brake pedal THREE TIMES and hold it for FIVE
SECONDS
In city driving, how far ahead About 1 to 1½ blocks ahead
would a 12 to 15 second eye lead
time have you scanning
?
What is meant by a 45-degree eye Scanning the area in front of your vehicle from sidewalk to sidewalk
scan?
When passing or changing lanes, what Check your rear-view mirror, do a 45-degree scan using your side-
should you do to check the traffic view mirrors, then do a 90-degree head check
coming up behind you?
What is your safety perimeter? It's the 360-DEGREE safety space cushion AROUND your vehicle
Space + Visibility = = Time
What is the rule for determining the The 3 to 4 second rule
proper following distance?
For which brake type should you The ABS brakes
use a steady FIRM pressure when
braking HARD
?
When stopped BEHIND a vehicle at an intersection, you should be
What is the "Rear tire rule"?
able to see the REAR TIRES of the FRONT vehicle touching the
ground
What is the most important Never assume or demand the right-of-way; always be prepared to stop, if
rule to remember necessary
concerning right-of-way?
What is the most basic rule When stopped, keep your front wheels straight and keep foot on brake
concerning left turns?
, When the weather turns the road Slow down and avoid braking in a turn or on a curve, if possible
conditions slick, the appropriate
precaution is to:
What is one of the most important Your Attitude
items you should be concerned
about while driving?
What is the single most effective Wearing Your Seatbelt
means to reduce fatalities and
serious injuries?
> Make safe driving decisions
> Allow for the lack of skill,
improper attitudes and actions of other
What does defensive driving means? drivers
> Avoid Hazards (weather, conditions, traffic, pedestrians, other drivers)
> Stay continuously alert of situations far enough in advance to take action
>Concede the right of way to prevent crash
> Pay Day
What are good mood factors that
> Social Functions
can affect your driving?
> Romance
> Medication = slower driving
What are some physical issues that
> Physically you may be distracted by coughing or sneezing
can affect your driving?
> Tiredness = Slow reactions & fuzzy thinking
> Driving in a selfish manner without caring about the safety of others.
What is aggressive driving? > Trying to intimidate another drive
> A ticket-able offense
> Using a vehicle as a weapon with the intent to harm
> Physical assault of a person or a vehicle as a result of a traffic accident
What is road rage?
> A criminal offense
>An agitated state of aggressive driving
> Personal factors
What are some factors that > Running late for an appointment
contribute to aggressive driving? > Slow Drivers
> Other aggressive drivers
> Is careful to commit no driving errors
Define a defensive driver > Avoids accidents or close calls due to weather, road
conditions, traffic or the actions of pedestrians and other
drivers
What are some personal factors that Sick, tired, family problems (angry with spouse/children/friend),
affect your ability to drive a work problems (conflict with co-worker), late for appointment,
vehicle? drugs/alcohol
What are some external factors that Other drivers' personal factors, pedestrians, children playing
Defensive Driving Certification Success Guide 2025/2026 Correct
Answers with Detailed Explanations
Terms in this set (159)
What is the 3x5 test for brakes? You pump the brake pedal THREE TIMES and hold it for FIVE
SECONDS
In city driving, how far ahead About 1 to 1½ blocks ahead
would a 12 to 15 second eye lead
time have you scanning
?
What is meant by a 45-degree eye Scanning the area in front of your vehicle from sidewalk to sidewalk
scan?
When passing or changing lanes, what Check your rear-view mirror, do a 45-degree scan using your side-
should you do to check the traffic view mirrors, then do a 90-degree head check
coming up behind you?
What is your safety perimeter? It's the 360-DEGREE safety space cushion AROUND your vehicle
Space + Visibility = = Time
What is the rule for determining the The 3 to 4 second rule
proper following distance?
For which brake type should you The ABS brakes
use a steady FIRM pressure when
braking HARD
?
When stopped BEHIND a vehicle at an intersection, you should be
What is the "Rear tire rule"?
able to see the REAR TIRES of the FRONT vehicle touching the
ground
What is the most important Never assume or demand the right-of-way; always be prepared to stop, if
rule to remember necessary
concerning right-of-way?
What is the most basic rule When stopped, keep your front wheels straight and keep foot on brake
concerning left turns?
, When the weather turns the road Slow down and avoid braking in a turn or on a curve, if possible
conditions slick, the appropriate
precaution is to:
What is one of the most important Your Attitude
items you should be concerned
about while driving?
What is the single most effective Wearing Your Seatbelt
means to reduce fatalities and
serious injuries?
> Make safe driving decisions
> Allow for the lack of skill,
improper attitudes and actions of other
What does defensive driving means? drivers
> Avoid Hazards (weather, conditions, traffic, pedestrians, other drivers)
> Stay continuously alert of situations far enough in advance to take action
>Concede the right of way to prevent crash
> Pay Day
What are good mood factors that
> Social Functions
can affect your driving?
> Romance
> Medication = slower driving
What are some physical issues that
> Physically you may be distracted by coughing or sneezing
can affect your driving?
> Tiredness = Slow reactions & fuzzy thinking
> Driving in a selfish manner without caring about the safety of others.
What is aggressive driving? > Trying to intimidate another drive
> A ticket-able offense
> Using a vehicle as a weapon with the intent to harm
> Physical assault of a person or a vehicle as a result of a traffic accident
What is road rage?
> A criminal offense
>An agitated state of aggressive driving
> Personal factors
What are some factors that > Running late for an appointment
contribute to aggressive driving? > Slow Drivers
> Other aggressive drivers
> Is careful to commit no driving errors
Define a defensive driver > Avoids accidents or close calls due to weather, road
conditions, traffic or the actions of pedestrians and other
drivers
What are some personal factors that Sick, tired, family problems (angry with spouse/children/friend),
affect your ability to drive a work problems (conflict with co-worker), late for appointment,
vehicle? drugs/alcohol
What are some external factors that Other drivers' personal factors, pedestrians, children playing
