Defensive Driver Training
Assessment Test
Name of Trainee
Designation of Trainee
Location of Training
Please mark the correct answer for the following questions.
1. The key risks while driving are contributed by
A. □ Driver C. □ Vehicle
B. □ Road D. □ All of the above
2. The 3 forward areas of observation while driving are
A. □ Front/ Side/ Rear C. □ Far Rear Middle
B. □ Far/ Middle/ Near D. □ Near Middle Side
3. While driving, you must check your mirrors in every
A. □ 3 to 6 seconds C. □ 8 to 10 seconds
B. □ 5 to 8 seconds D. □ 15 to 18 Seconds
4. The passive (peripheral) vision of humans is diminished with
A. □ Speed & Distance C. □ Both A & B
B. □ Speed & Darkness D. □ None of above
5. Alcohol can
A. □ Slow your reaction time C. □ Make poor judgement
B. □ Reduce the field of vision D. □ All of the above
6. Blind spot can exist
A. □ Rear side only C. □ Front side only
B. □ Both sides only D. □ Around the vehicle
7. The warning signs of fatigue are
A. □ Disconnected thoughts C. □ Yawning repeatedly
B. □ Trouble to focus D. □ All of the above
8. Almost all the vehicle accidents are caused by
A. □ Weather conditions C. □ Vehicle conditions
B. □ Driver error D. □ All of the above
9. The following distance you need to keep when driving at 40km/hr is
A. □ 10 meters C. □ 2 seconds
B. □ 4 Seconds D. □ Suitable distance
10. 90% of the information used to make driving decision is obtained through
A. □ Observation C. □ Experience of the driver
B. □ Road conditions D. □ Familiarity of the road
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Defensive Driver Training
Assessment Test
Name of Trainee
Designation of Trainee
Location of Training
Please mark the correct answer for the following questions.
11. When the driver is distracted while driving
A. □ React slowly C. □ Both A & B
B. □ Fail to recognize hazards D. □ None of the above
12. When you start hydroplaning on wet road, you should
A. □ Use brake C. □ Accelerate out of danger
B. □ Hold the steering firmly D. □ Do not bother
13. The most common and fatal driving error
A. □ Speaking on the mobile C. □ Drinking coffee/tea/water
B. □ Speeding beyond the conditions D. □ Driving with one hand
14. We can avoid speeding by
A. □ Leave early C. □ Plan the route
B. □ Be sure of posted speed limit D. □ All of the above
15. The most common cause of skidding the vehicle is
A. □ Unsafe driver actions C. □ Vehicle conditions
B. □ Wet conditions D. □ Poorly maintained brakes
16. You must check over your shoulder when you are about to
A. □ Moving off C. □ Merging onto highway
B. □ Change lanes D. □ All of the above
17. The most checked but least used hazard recognition clue is
A. □ Road Sign C. □ Brake lights
B. □ Traffic lights D. □ Flashing signals
18. The most common driving errors at intersection are
A. □ Fail to give way C. □ Disregarding traffic signal
B. □ Not stopping at STOP sign D. □ All of above
19. Motor vehicle accidents involving company vehicles must be reported within
A. □ 2 hours C. □ Within a week
B. □ 24 hours D. □ Anytime
20. Moving the eyes in every 2 second helps the driver to
A. □ Avoid eye fixation C. □ Both A & B
B. □ Know the changing conditions D. □ None of the above
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