Northwest Territories Class 7 Knowledge Test · Question
When driving on rough, unpaved NWT roads, what is a key defensive driving technique?
Reducing speed and increasing following distance on unpaved roads allows for better control, visibility, and reaction time to changing surfaces and hazards.
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Question: When driving on rough, unpaved NWT roads, what is a key defensive driving technique?
Answer options:
- Increase your speed to minimize time on the rough surface.
- Drive extremely close to the vehicle ahead for protection from dust. ✅ Reduce speed, increase following distance, and scan for hazards like potholes or loose gravel.
- Activate your hazard lights to warn others of the rough road.
Correct answer: Reduce speed, increase following distance, and scan for hazards like potholes or loose gravel.
Explanation: Reducing speed and increasing following distance on unpaved roads allows for better control, visibility, and reaction time to changing surfaces and hazards.
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