Many crashes are caused by:
|
driving too fast for conditions.
|
|
|
frequently checking mirrors and blind spot.
|
|
|
maintaining a 4-second following distance between your vehicle and any vehicle in front of you.
|
|
|
yielding the right of way.
|
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 — 42.1% of our users get this question wrong.
Other questions in the same category: Collision Prevention and Response
Drivers who leave the scene of a crash involving a death commit a felony of the ____ degree.You must report to DMV any traffic crash or incident that involves:Which of the following is a common cause of traffic collisions?More crashes happen _____________ than any other place.You must notify law enforcement and file a Report of Traffic Accident Occurring in California (SR 1) with DMV when:Traffic accidents resulting in personal injury must be reported:If you are involved in a crash and your vehicle enters water, you should:If involved in an accident, drivers should:If you are involved in a collision with a parked vehicle, you need to:If you are involved in a crash you must report it to the Department of Transportation within ___ days if any person is injured or killed.
This question appears in the following DMV practice tests: