Skids occur when the brakes are applied so hard that the front or rear wheels lose traction.?

Here are the questions and answers to my defensive driving quiz. The answer to your question is also posted. Hope this helps all future test takers!

Question 1: If you experience a blowout in one of your front tires, your vehicle will __________.

Correct: pull hard in the direction of the deflated tire

Question 2: Motor vehicle crashes are the number __________ cause of death for people ages 3 to 33.

Correct: one

Question 3: The best way to deal with a tailgater is to __________.

Correct: let them get in front of you

Question 4: A written report must be sent to the Texas Department of Public Safety within 10 days of a collision that:

Correct: results in death, injury, or more than $1,000 damage to property

Question 5: Many collisions become more serious when drivers __________.

Correct: panic

Question 6: If you are in an emergency and there is no space to the side to steer out of the way of a crash, __________.

Correct: use controlled braking

Question 7: The proper use of safety equipment in your vehicle has the potential to __________.

Correct: reduce possible injuries

Question 8: To lower the risk of a collision, you should keep at least __________ of space to one side of your vehicle at all times.

Correct: one car width

Question 9: __________ skids occur when the brakes are applied so hard that the front or rear wheels lose traction.

Correct: Braking

Question 10: Several factors can cause tire failure including under inflation, hard braking, and __________.

Correct: poor wheel alignment