Defensive Driving Techniques - Commercial Driver's License (General Knowledge)

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Question

If, on a clear and dark winter's evening, you are driving, and the temperature suddenly drops far below freezing, about which of the following areas should you be most cautious?

Answer

Once the temperature dips below freezing, you should just become generally more cautious/vigilant for slippery areas of the road. But, the MOST dangerous area of the ones listed is clearly bridges, which are among the first areas of the road to gather thin slippery layers of ice.

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Question

Stopping distance is _________________.

Answer

This is a simple definition question. Stopping distance is the combination of all the stopping related distances, perception, reaction, and braking.

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