Many crashes are caused by:
|
frequently checking mirrors and blind spot.
|
|
|
driving too fast for conditions.
|
|
|
yielding the right of way.
|
|
|
maintaining a 4-second following distance between your vehicle and any vehicle in front of you.
|
Explanation
Speeding is dangerous. The faster you drive, the greater the striking power of your vehicle. Obeying speed limits reduces the probability and severity of crashes. Remember that speed limits are posted for ideal conditions. Drivers must adjust their speed to current weather and traffic conditions. Excessive speed for conditions is a major cause of accidents.
Answer Statistics
🟠 This question is challenging — 35.4% of our users get this question wrong.
Other questions in the same category: Collision Prevention and Response
If you are in a traffic crash that involves a fatality or personal injury, you must report it to the DMV within:When you are involved in a minor collision with no injuries and very little vehicle damage, you should:In Pennsylvania the top major crash type for 16 year old drivers is:When you double the speed of your car, you increase its force of impact:Teen drivers are more likely to:If drivers leave the scene of a crash involving property damage, they are committing a misdemeanor of the _____ degree.When you have a collision, you must make a written report to the California DMV:If you are involved in a serious motor vehicle crash:If you are at fault in a traffic crash and do not pay for the damages:Illinois law states that a damaged vehicle may NOT be removed from the road without removing all glass and other debris.
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: