Driving Safety in Reduced Visibility

Fog lights project a wide and flat beam of light to stay close to the road surface and minimize reflections from fog, while driving lights are bright spotlights designed to pierce through darkness.

A full gas tank can provide heat from the engine if you get stuck.

A 50-50 mix

<p>Fog drastically reduces visibility, making it difficult to judge distances and react quickly to hazards. Lowering speed provides more time to react and maneuver safely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The rule advises maintaining a distance allowing for a three to four-second gap between your vehicle and the one ahead, ensuring enough time to react and brake safely, especially with reduced visibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Opening windows and getting fresh air</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can wear out the wiper motor prematurely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using fog lights when fog has cleared can blind oncoming drivers, creating a potentially dangerous situation. They are designed for low-visibility conditions and should be turned off when no longer needed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Don't use it while windows are open.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fog lights have a wider and flatter beam pattern to illuminate the road surface without reflecting back from fog. Their lower mounting position reduces the amount of light reflected back into the driver's eyes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Battery and charging system</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Running lights make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, especially those alongside and behind you, improving overall safety and preventing potential collisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>High beams in foggy conditions reflect back from the fog particles, creating glare and reducing visibility for both the driver and oncoming vehicles. Low beam headlights are essential for optimal visibility and safety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Use a 50-50 mix of coolant to water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent the wiper blades from freezing to the windshield and damaging the motor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Even though automatic headlights are activated by low light levels, they may not be sufficient in foggy conditions. Drivers should manually switch their headlights on to ensure proper illumination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Foreign substances like water, snow, ice, gravel, and wet leaves can lead to reduced traction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>The Department may seek injunctive relief, attorney fees, and damages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wet roads are most dangerous when the temperature is near freezing, specifically between 30 and 34 degrees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heavily traveled intersections are dangerous due to oil drippings left by vehicles, which reduce traction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>You should turn your headlights on to improve visibility for yourself and others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 3 Second Rule should be increased for safe following distance in wet conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>You should avoid following them too closely due to the spray affecting your visibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Never drive through moving water if you can't see the ground beneath it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Approach puddles slowly, and if they are deeper than the bottom of your doors, turn around.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The rain on your windshield can amplify the glare, causing temporary loss of visibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Water tends to pool in the outside lanes, making them more dangerous to drive in.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Take your foot off the accelerator to slow down rather than using your brakes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Press down hard on the brake pedal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Braking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Turn the wheel 1⁄2 circle, full circle in the opposite direction, and back to the middle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stop quickly or swerve to the right.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Keep space around your vehicle and always identify an escape route.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Press against the seat and put their head against the head restraint.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Try to turn the vehicle to achieve a glancing blow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Evasive steering is usually preferred because a driver can steer the vehicle quicker than they can stop it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ideal hand positions are at 9 and 3 o’clock or 8 and 4 o’clock.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The primary movements include turning the wheel 180 degrees in the direction of the turn, counter-steering, and returning to the original position smoothly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The driver should firmly press the brake pedal until the vehicle stops or the proper speed is reached without pumping the pedal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The driver must ease up slightly on the brake pedal to allow the wheels to start rolling again and then reapply the brakes just short of lockup.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Evasive acceleration may be used when the dangerous event is directly in front of the driver.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Common causes include speed, distraction, and fatigue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maintaining firm pressure helps prevent wheel lockup and allows for better control of the vehicle during braking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lights aimed towards the ground to reduce fog reflection.

Bright spot lights designed to pierce darkness for better visibility.

Fog lights often have clear or yellow lenses; driving lights usually have clear lenses.

Fog lights create a wide and flat light pattern close to the road.

Turn on fog lights in fog to enhance visibility.

Maintain this distance between your car and the one in front for safety.

Should always be used in fog instead of high beam lights.

May not activate during fog; manual activation may be needed.

Drink plenty of water on long journeys to avoid dehydration.

Air conditioning can drain fuel, especially in traffic and hot weather.

Ensure your mechanic checks the battery and charging system to avoid breakdowns.

Maintain a 50-50 mix of coolant to water for effective engine protection.

Use winter wipers in cold, remove them in spring to protect motor.

Always turn off wipers before shutting off the car to prevent damage.

Maintain a full gas tank to use engine for heat if stranded in winter.

Periodically clear snow from the tailpipe to prevent carbon monoxide buildup.

Driving in rain reduces visibility of vehicles, road signs, and conditions.

Always turn on headlights in gloomy or rainy conditions, even with daytime running lights.

Maintain a distance of three seconds behind the vehicle ahead, increased in wet weather.

Increase following distance in wet conditions to allow more reaction time.

Avoid driving through puddles without knowing the depth, can cause vehicle damage.

Be cautious when passing trucks or buses; they create vision-reducing spray.

Try to avoid using brakes abruptly; decelerate by lifting off the accelerator.

Stay on paved roads during heavy rains; it's difficult to gauge puddle depth off-road.

Pressing hard on the brake pedal to stop quickly using Anti-lock Braking System.

Braking is the safest evasive maneuver if there is enough room.

To make quick turns, turn the wheel half a circle, full in the opposite direction, then back to the middle.

To avoid a car ahead with a car beside you in the left lane, stop quickly or swerve right.

If you lose control of the vehicle, focus on the target area and avoid the pedals.

If about to be hit from the rear, press against the seat and brace your head against the head restraint.

If about to be hit from the side, prepare to steer or brake to avoid further impact.

Try to achieve a 'glancing blow' instead of a head-on impact during a frontal collision.

A maneuver where a driver steers quickly to avoid a collision instead of braking.

Both hands should be on the wheel at the 9 and 3 or 8 and 4 positions for better control.

Turning the wheel in the opposite direction after evasive steering to regain control.

Apply steady pressure to brake; ease off if wheels lock to avoid skidding.

Accelerating away from a dangerous situation in front of you to avoid a crash.

Techniques like steering or braking used to prevent crashes.

Factors like speed, distraction, and fatigue that lead to leaving the roadway.

The grip between tires and road that allows vehicles to drive safely.

Foreign substances, like water or ice, decrease tire grip.

Wet roads near freezing temperatures are particularly hazardous.

First 10-15 minutes of rain create a slick mixture of water, oil, and dirt.

Roads with reduced grip often have 'slippery when wet' signs.