Skids occur when the brakes are applied so hard that the front or rear wheels lose traction?

Answer 1

Here are the questions and answers to my defensive driving quiz. The answer to your question is also posted. Hope this helps all future test takers!

Question 1: If you experience a blowout in one of your front tires, your vehicle will __________.

Correct: pull hard in the direction of the deflated tire

Question 2: Motor vehicle crashes are the number __________ cause of death for people ages 3 to 33.

Correct: one

Question 3: The best way to deal with a tailgater is to __________.

Correct: let them get in front of you

Question 4: A written report must be sent to the Texas Department of Public Safety within 10 days of a collision that:

Correct: results in death, injury, or more than $1,000 damage to property

Question 5: Many collisions become more serious when drivers __________.

Correct: panic

Question 6: If you are in an emergency and there is no space to the side to steer out of the way of a crash, __________.

Correct: use controlled braking

Question 7: The proper use of safety equipment in your vehicle has the potential to __________.

Correct: reduce possible injuries

Question 8: To lower the risk of a collision, you should keep at least __________ of space to one side of your vehicle at all times.

Correct: one car width

Question 9: __________ skids occur when the brakes are applied so hard that the front or rear wheels lose traction.

Correct: Braking

Question 10: Several factors can cause tire failure including under inflation, hard braking, and __________.

Correct: poor wheel alignment