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10-4 Defensive Driving Trucking Industry SS17045AE

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1

What is the primary goal of defensive driving for truck drivers?

To follow traffic laws perfectly
To avoid accidents and protect everyone on the road
To drive faster and more efficiently
To react quickly to emergencies

2

What does the “Project 10” technique emphasize?

Checking mirrors every 10 seconds
Keeping a 10-second following distance
Scanning the road 10 seconds ahead
Driving 10 mph below the speed limit

3

According to the “Control 4” technique, how much following distance should a truck driver maintain in ideal conditions?

2 seconds
4 seconds
6 seconds
8 seconds

4

Why is it important for truck drivers to use the “SMOG” method when changing lanes?

To increase fuel efficiency
To avoid blind spot collisions
To ensure they drive faster
To help them navigate better at night

5

What is a common myth about maintaining a 6-second following distance?

It’s unnecessary for heavy trucks
Other vehicles will always cut in front of you
It makes trips take significantly longer
It only applies in bad weather

6

Defensive driving is only necessary for inexperienced truck drivers.

True
False

7

A fully loaded truck traveling at 65 mph requires approximately 525 feet to stop.

True
False

8

The “Control 4” technique encourages monitoring all four sides of the vehicle using mirrors and continuous scanning.

True
False

9

At intersections, truck drivers should wait at least four seconds before entering after the light turns green.

True
False

10

Checking mirrors only once before changing lanes is enough to ensure safety.

True
False