Driving Behavior Test

When walking with children along a road, it is safest to walk between them and the traffic. This ensures that you are in the position to shield them from any potential dangers coming from vehicles. Always keep children away from the roadside and ensure they are protected from moving vehicles.

Driving while tired or unwell, especially with a severe headache, significantly impairs your reaction time, focus, and decision-making abilities. It’s crucial to ensure you are in good condition before getting behind the wheel to avoid accidents or endangering yourself and others. If you feel unwell, it's best to rest and only drive once you're fully fit.

Before starting your engine, your seat should be adjusted for height to ensure proper visibility of the road, mirrors, and dashboard. This also helps you reach the pedals comfortably and maintain a safe driving posture.

Leaving both parking and hazard lights on make your vehicle more visible to other drivers and pedestrians, especially in poorly lit areas, thus reducing the risk of accidents. 

Before moving off from behind a parked car, you should use all the mirrors on the vehicle to check for approaching traffic, cyclists, or pedestrians. Additionally, looking over your shoulder for blind spots ensures a safe maneuver.

When approaching a parked vehicle with a driver seated inside, always be mindful that the door may be opened suddenly. This could obstruct your path or cause a collision, especially if you're driving too close to the parked vehicle.

It is always advisable to turn off the ignition and never leave your vehicle unattended while running. This helps prevent theft, reduces fuel wastage, and ensures safety by avoiding unintended movement of the vehicle.

A driver should allow a two-second stopping gap when following all vehicles, including cars, trucks, and motorbikes. This gap provides enough time to react and stop in case the vehicle in front of you suddenly brakes. The two-second rule is a basic safety measure to ensure sufficient distance and avoid collisions.

Using a hand-held phone while driving is dangerous and can distract you. It’s safest to stop in a secure location before using your phone.

When descending a hill, you should avoid braking excessively — it can cause your brakes to overheat and fail. Instead, use a low gear to control your speed and apply the brakes gently when necessary.

"Turn the wheels away from the curb."

When parking uphill next to a curb, you should turn your front wheels away from the curb. This way, if your vehicle rolls backward, the rear of your front tire will rest against the curb, preventing it from moving into traffic.

Road humps (ramps) are designed to slow down vehicles for safety. Driving too fast over them can damage your vehicle and cause discomfort. Always reduce speed when approaching and crossing road humps.

The correct answer is:  "A, B and C"

In stormy conditions, it's important to:

• Slow down because it takes longer to stop on wet or slippery roads.
• Stay toward the middle lanes since water tends to pool in the outside lanes, increasing the risk of hydroplaning.
• Drive in the tracks of a car ahead as this can help avoid deeper water and reduce the chances of hydroplaning.

All of these actions help maintain control of your vehicle and reduce the risk of accidents in stormy conditions.

Parking very close alongside another vehicle is called double parking, not tailgating. Tailgating refers to following another vehicle too closely while driving, which is dangerous as it reduces reaction time in case of sudden braking.

If a driver has left their left indicator on, it may be unsafe to overtake as they might still turn unexpectedly. It’s best to stay behind and wait until you are sure of their intentions to avoid a possible collision.

You should keep well back when following a large vehicle because it allows the driver to see you in his mirrors. Large vehicles have significant blind spots, especially behind them. If you follow too closely, the driver may not be able to see you, increasing the risk of an accident. Keeping a safe distance ensures visibility and gives you more time to react if the large vehicle suddenly slows down or stops.

When it's windy, and you are behind a motorcyclist who is overtaking a high-sided vehicle, you should keep well back. High winds can affect the stability of both the motorcyclist and the vehicle. Giving extra space allows you to safely react to any sudden movements or gusts of wind that may cause instability. Avoid overtaking until it is safe to do so.

Alcohol affects the central nervous system and impairs various functions, including coordination, judgment, and reaction time. When you consume alcohol, it slows your reaction time, making it harder to respond quickly to sudden situations on the road. This can be dangerous for both the driver and others. It does not directly affect your vehicle or brakes, nor does it increase alertness.

When following a truck on a steep hill, it's important to maintain a safe gap to give yourself enough reaction time and avoid accidents if the truck needs to stop suddenly. It also helps you stay clear of exhaust fumes and allows you to react to any changes in the truck's speed or direction.

Horses can be easily startled by sudden movements or loud noises. Always overtake carefully and slowly to ensure the safety of both the rider and the horse. Give them plenty of space and avoid honking or revving your engine. If necessary, wait until it is completely safe before passing.

Driving on a wet road can significantly impact visibility due to the glare from reflected light on the water, making it harder to see other vehicles, pedestrians, and road markings, especially at night or in heavy rain, which can significantly reduce your ability to react to potential hazards.

Additionally, fog or mist may develop in wet conditions, further impairing visibility.

It’s important to drive cautiously and adjust speed when road conditions are wet to maintain control and visibility.

You should avoid overtaking when approaching a pothole because it could be unsafe to maneuver around it while overtaking, and you may lose control or damage your vehicle.

On a two-way road with three lanes, the middle lane is typically used for overtaking by traffic traveling in both directions. This can create dangerous situations, as vehicles traveling in opposite directions may unexpectedly use the same lane to pass other vehicles, increasing the risk of head-on collisions. It’s important to be cautious on these roads and ensure you stay in your lane.

Waving pedestrians to cross can be risky because other vehicles may be approaching and not see the pedestrian. Pedestrians should only cross when it's safe and when vehicles are stopping for them.

Explanation:

Taking regular breaks to rest and hydrate during a long journey helps prevent fatigue and keeps you focused. Rest allows your body and mind to recover, while hydration maintains energy levels and concentration. Together, these breaks improve alertness and reduce the risk of accidents caused by tiredness.

At an intersection controlled by traffic lights, pedestrians have the right of way when crossing at designated pedestrian crossings, even if the traffic light turns green for vehicles. Always yield to pedestrians to ensure their safety.

A driver should look far ahead of the vehicle while driving, typically aiming for a 12-15 second gap between their car and the one in front to allow enough time to react to potential hazards.

Reducing speed is crucial when approaching a traffic light that is showing amber, as it indicates that the light is about to turn red. Slowing down prepares you to stop safely if necessary, ensuring you do not run a red light or risk a collision.

When approaching a roundabout in Ghana, you should always give way to traffic on your left, as traffic flows on the right side of the road. This helps maintain a smooth and safe flow of vehicles around the roundabout.