Driving Safety and Headlight Usage

Questions and Answers

Overdriving your headlights means _____

You cannot stop in the distance illuminated by your headlights (correct)

Your headlights are out of alignment

Your headlights are dirty

None of the above

Bridges freeze before road surfaces.

True

The use of the air conditioner will help defog interior windows.

True

Approximately _____ % of our driving clues depend on vision.

90 Signup and view all the answers

Hydroplaning _____.

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Dirty headlights can reduce visibility up to 90%.

True Signup and view all the answers

When driving at night with low beam headlights, the maximum safe speed is _____

45 Signup and view all the answers

In fog, you should use _____.

Low beam lights Signup and view all the answers

Virginia law requires the use of headlights whenever the windshield wipers are in use.

True Signup and view all the answers

A wet roadway is most slippery _____

when the rain first begins Signup and view all the answers

If you suffer from night blindness _____.

You should not drive at night Signup and view all the answers

The use of cruise control can help control a vehicle in snow.

False Signup and view all the answers

If a driver is blinded by the lights of an oncoming vehicle, he/she should _____.

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

One method for reducing glare at night is _____.

Clean your windshield Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Headlights and Visibility

Overdriving headlights means unable to stop within the distance illuminated, leading to potential accidents.
Approximately 90% of driving cues rely on vision.
Dirty headlights can significantly reduce visibility, by up to 90%.

Driving Conditions and Vehicle Control

Bridges are prone to freezing before road surfaces, increasing icy road risks.
Hydroplaning occurs due to a water buildup between tires and road, resulting in loss of steering and braking control.
Low beam headlights should be used in fog to maintain visibility without causing glare.

Night Driving Considerations

The maximum safe speed when using low beam headlights at night is 45 mph.
Night blindness indicates a need to avoid night driving as it can severely affect vision.
When first rain begins, roadways become extremely slippery, requiring extra caution.

Laws and Recommendations

Virginia law mandates headlight use whenever windshield wipers are operational.
Reducing speed, looking to the right, and avoiding prolonged glances ahead are recommended if blinded by oncoming vehicle lights.
Glare at night can be minimized by cleaning the windshield.

Use of Vehicle Features

The air conditioner can aid in defogging interior windows, improving driver visibility.
Cruise control is not recommended in snowy conditions, as it can compromise vehicle control.

Description

This quiz covers essential aspects of driving safety, particularly focusing on headlight usage, visibility at night, and various driving conditions. Understand the implications of overdriving headlights and learn how to maintain optimal visibility while driving. Test your knowledge on laws and best practices for safe driving in different weather conditions.