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When driving in fog, it is best to drive with:
When driving in fog, it is best to drive with:
- Low beam headlights (correct)
- Fog lights
- High beam headlights
- Parking lights
What is the first action to take if the rear of your vehicle skids left or right?
What is the first action to take if the rear of your vehicle skids left or right?
Ease off brake or accelerator
What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?
What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?
Ease off the accelerator, do not brake, steer where you want to go
What are some tips for smooth winter driving?
What are some tips for smooth winter driving?
What are some automotive technology improvements that enhance safety?
What are some automotive technology improvements that enhance safety?
Most pedestrian collisions occur:
Most pedestrian collisions occur:
What should you NOT do if any tire blows out while you are driving?
What should you NOT do if any tire blows out while you are driving?
Why does night driving pose special problems for a driver?
Why does night driving pose special problems for a driver?
How can a driver see better at night?
How can a driver see better at night?
What should a driver NOT do when driving in heavy smoke or rain?
What should a driver NOT do when driving in heavy smoke or rain?
What happens to a car during sudden strong cross wind gusts on the highway?
What happens to a car during sudden strong cross wind gusts on the highway?
What is the most difficult type of traction loss to identify quickly?
What is the most difficult type of traction loss to identify quickly?
What is the primary problem associated with front-wheel lock-up when braking on a slippery surface?
What is the primary problem associated with front-wheel lock-up when braking on a slippery surface?
What is the best way to prevent skidding on a slippery road surface?
What is the best way to prevent skidding on a slippery road surface?
How fast you drive in fog is mostly dependent on?
How fast you drive in fog is mostly dependent on?
Why do you need to work hard to gather information in reduced visibility conditions?
Why do you need to work hard to gather information in reduced visibility conditions?
How can you reduce glare and eyestrain when driving into sun glare?
How can you reduce glare and eyestrain when driving into sun glare?
What should you do to stop in an emergency without ABS brakes?
What should you do to stop in an emergency without ABS brakes?
What should you do if an oncoming driver fails to use low-beam headlights after you switch to your low-beam headlights?
What should you do if an oncoming driver fails to use low-beam headlights after you switch to your low-beam headlights?
What should you do if the temperature light comes on while driving?
What should you do if the temperature light comes on while driving?
When does rain tend to make the road the slickest?
When does rain tend to make the road the slickest?
Why can a bridge surface freeze before adjoining road surfaces do?
Why can a bridge surface freeze before adjoining road surfaces do?
How can you warn other drivers that you are not moving if you stop on the shoulder of the road in heavy fog?
How can you warn other drivers that you are not moving if you stop on the shoulder of the road in heavy fog?
What should you do when driving in the winter?
What should you do when driving in the winter?
What is black ice?
What is black ice?
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Study Notes
Fog Driving
- Use low beam headlights in fog for better visibility.
- Adjust speed based on how far ahead you can see.
Vehicle Control
- If the rear of the vehicle skids, ease off the brake or accelerator to regain control.
- In hydroplaning situations, ease off the accelerator, avoid braking, and steer where you wish to go.
Winter Driving Tips
- Monitor traffic reports and respect lower speed limits.
- Maintain a safe following distance to avoid collisions.
Automotive Safety Features
- Improvements like anti-lock brakes, safety glass, and better headlights enhance occupant safety.
Pedestrian Awareness
- Most pedestrian collisions happen at intersections; drivers should be vigilant.
Tire Safety
- In the event of a tire blowout, avoid hard braking to maintain vehicle control.
Night Driving Challenges
- Reduced lighting makes it harder to see objects, increasing the risk of accidents.
- Use high beam headlights when safe to improve visibility at night.
Weather-Related Driving Hazards
- In heavy rain or smoke, do not continue driving at posted speed limits; reduce speed.
- Bridges may freeze before road surfaces due to cold air circulation, resulting in black ice conditions.
Emergency Situations
- If temperature warning lights come on, stop the vehicle and address the issue promptly.
- For emergency stops without ABS, apply hard, steady pressure on brakes without locking the wheels.
Glare Management
- To reduce sun glare while driving, use sunglasses and the visor to improve visibility.
Additional Driving Insights
- Roads become slickest about 15 minutes after rain begins.
- When stopped on the shoulder in fog, turn on emergency flashers to alert other drivers to your presence.
- During winter, actively engage in the IPDE (Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute) process for safer driving.
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