Driving Safety and Defensive Techniques

The video discusses the preventable nature of single-car run-off road crashes, emphasizing the importance of obeying speed limits, staying alert, and using seatbelts. It provides guidance on handling run-off road situations calmly and safely. The video also highlights the role of safety features like rumble strips and the personal responsibility of drivers to practice defensive driving and prevent accidents.

What is a common cause of single-car run-off-road crashes?

• Driving too slowly

• Driving too fast for conditions

• Driving with headlights off

• Driving with windows down

Why is driving at night riskier?

• Increased fatigue and limited visibility

• Better visibility

• More traffic on the road

• Roads are wider

What is the best way to protect yourself in a crash?

• Driving a large vehicle

• Wearing a seatbelt

• Using a GPS

• Listening to music

What should you do first if you run off the road?

• Brake hard

• Turn the wheel sharply

• Stay calm and avoid overreacting

• Accelerate quickly

What is the recommended speed to reduce to when coasting back onto the road?

• 60-70 miles per hour

• 40-50 miles per hour

• 20-30 miles per hour

• 10-15 miles per hour

What is the purpose of straddling the road edge when returning to the road?

• To increase speed

• To keep tires from scrubbing the pavement

• To make a sharp turn

• To stop the vehicle

What should you do if you cannot safely return to the road?

• Reverse back onto the road

• Turn sharply

• Stop and call for help

• Drive faster

What is the role of rumble strips in road safety?

• To increase noise pollution

• To slow down traffic

• To help drivers recover safely

• To make roads look better

What are the 3 R's of safety related to rumble strips?

• Recognize, React, Recover

• Read, Respond, Rewind

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

• Run, Rest, Relax

Why is it important to practice defensive driving?

• To save fuel

• To prevent accidents and protect lives

• To avoid traffic tickets

• To impress other drivers