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Q: What should you do when driving on an unlit road?

Turn on high beam.. Use high beam on an unlit road when it is safe, so you can see further ahead. Dip the lights promptly for oncoming traffic or when following another vehicle to avoid dazzling others.

Q: When approaching a curve or intersection with poor visibility, you should

Flash your headlights. At a blind curve or intersection, warn others of your presence without sacrificing control. A brief headlight flash can alert road users who may be hidden by the restricted view.

Q: What happen if you are caught using mobile phone while driving

Fine or jail or both. Do not hold or use a mobile phone while driving. It distracts the driver and is an offence that can attract a fine, imprisonment, or both.

Q: When driving on the road, you should always position your vehicle

To the center of the lane. Normally position the vehicle centrally within its lane. This provides clearance from lane boundaries and gives predictable space to other road users.

Q: If a car behind your vehicle intends to race speed with you, what should you do?

Ignore him and drive within the speed limit. Never respond to a driver trying to race you. Keep driving lawfully and calmly, maintain a safe speed, and let the other driver pass safely if necessary.

Q: Road hogging most likely is caused by

Slow moving vehicles.. Road hogging occurs when a slow-moving vehicle unnecessarily occupies a lane and delays traffic behind. Keep left unless overtaking and do not block the normal flow of faster traffic.

Q: Which of the following is not allowed at petrol stations?

Both of the above (A and B) are not allowed.. At a petrol station, keep all ignition sources away from fuel vapour. Do not smoke or use a phone beside the pumps.

Q: What should you not do when you are at the bend, brow of a hill or a bridge?

Park or let your vehicle wait. Never park or wait where a bend, hill crest or bridge restricts sight distance. A stopped vehicle there can be found too late by approaching traffic.

Q: When you drive on a slippery road, you should

Slow down. On a slippery road, lower your speed and use smooth steering, braking and acceleration because tyre grip is reduced.

Hazard awareness, blind spots, night and wet-weather driving, and defensive habits.

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Safe & Defensive Driving questions

What should you do when driving on an unlit road?

Dip headlights.

Turn on high beam. Correct answer

Horn periodically to warn others.

Use high beam on an unlit road when it is safe, so you can see further ahead. Dip the lights promptly for oncoming traffic or when following another vehicle to avoid dazzling others.

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When approaching a curve or intersection with poor visibility, you should

Flash your headlights Correct answer

Dip your headlights

Turn off your headlights

At a blind curve or intersection, warn others of your presence without sacrificing control. A brief headlight flash can alert road users who may be hidden by the restricted view.

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Which is an incorrect statement?

Interior car lights should be used at night when car is on the road. Correct answer

Dip you headlight when oncoming car is approaching

Slow down when oncoming car is using high beam.

Avoid using interior lights while driving at night because they reduce the driver’s ability to see the darker road outside. Dip headlights for oncoming traffic and slow down if another vehicle’s high beam affects you.

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What happen if you are caught using mobile phone while driving

Fine only

Fine or jail or both Correct answer

Charged in court, fine and jail

Do not hold or use a mobile phone while driving. It distracts the driver and is an offence that can attract a fine, imprisonment, or both.

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When driving on the road, you should always position your vehicle

To the left of the lane

To the right of the lane

To the center of the lane Correct answer

Normally position the vehicle centrally within its lane. This provides clearance from lane boundaries and gives predictable space to other road users.

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If a car behind your vehicle intends to race speed with you, what should you do?

Stop immediately

Speed with him

Ignore him and drive within the speed limit Correct answer

Never respond to a driver trying to race you. Keep driving lawfully and calmly, maintain a safe speed, and let the other driver pass safely if necessary.

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Road hogging most likely is caused by

Fast moving vehicles.

Slow moving vehicles. Correct answer

Pedestrians.

Road hogging occurs when a slow-moving vehicle unnecessarily occupies a lane and delays traffic behind. Keep left unless overtaking and do not block the normal flow of faster traffic.

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Which of the following is not allowed at petrol stations?

Using handphone next to pumps.

Smoking.

Both of the above (A and B) are not allowed. Correct answer

At a petrol station, keep all ignition sources away from fuel vapour. Do not smoke or use a phone beside the pumps.

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What should you not do when you are at the bend, brow of a hill or a bridge?

Park or let your vehicle wait Correct answer

Drive slowly and carefully

Speed up a little if too slow, but ensure not to exceed the speed limit of the road or the vehicle.

Never park or wait where a bend, hill crest or bridge restricts sight distance. A stopped vehicle there can be found too late by approaching traffic.

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When you drive on a slippery road, you should

Slow down Correct answer

Increase your speed

Keep right

On a slippery road, lower your speed and use smooth steering, braking and acceleration because tyre grip is reduced.

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How should you check the blind spots?

Check through the rear view mirrors.

Turn your head and look over your shoulders. Correct answer

Check through the side view mirrors.

Mirrors do not cover the blind spots beside the vehicle; turn and look over your shoulder before moving sideways.

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On unlit roads, you should _____.

Use the high beam lights Correct answer

Flashing your headlights

Use the low beam lights

Use high beam on an unlit road where it will not dazzle others, then dip it for oncoming or closely followed traffic.

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