Car permit · Defensive driving
What is the best way to be ready for whatever may appear on the road in front of you?
Correct answer: Keep scanning the whole road and both sides of it.
Answer options
- AKeep your gaze fixed straight in front of you
- BFocus only on the vehicle directly ahead of you
- CKeep scanning the whole road and both sides of it Correct
Why
Constantly moving your eyes across the road and its edges lets you spot trouble early, giving you time to respond calmly to people, other vehicles or a change in conditions. Staring at one spot shrinks what you notice.
About this question
Topic: Defensive driving License: Car permit
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Where it applies: Asked in every state. Compare permit tests by state
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This question is part of Scanning, Space and Communication (20 questions). Take the full set and check your score.
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