Trivia Facts You Didn't Know About Road Safety! Quiz

A defensive driver understands that regardless of traffic rules or right-of-way, it is important to prioritize safety and yield to anyone who assumes the right-of-way. This means that even if a driver has the right-of-way according to the rules, they should still be cautious and yield if another driver assumes the right-of-way. This approach helps to prevent accidents and promotes a safer driving environment.

"U" turns disrupt the normal smooth flow of traffic because they require drivers to make sudden and unexpected changes in direction, which can cause confusion and potential hazards for other drivers on the road. Accidents that occur while attempting a "U" turn are considered preventable because they can be avoided by using alternative routes or making safer maneuvers such as turning at intersections or using designated U-turn areas.

The given answer states that the 30-minute break must be taken in either the Sleeper Birth or Off Duty status. This means that the driver can choose to take their break while in the Sleeper Birth or Off Duty mode, as long as it adds up to a total of 30 minutes. This answer provides the options for the driver to comply with the requirement of taking a break, ensuring they have enough rest during their driving hours.

Before hooking to the trailer - the height of the fifth wheel must be compared to the height of the trailer to avoid causing damage – Please Note ….. any damage caused due to high hooking/low hooking will be regarded as Preventable and treated accordingly

Accelerating – slow down before the curve and then accelerate gently through the curve …. A pulling wheel has more traction – therefore more control - than a rolling wheel

6 – front, behind, left , right, below and above