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Which of the following is the recommended action before entering a curve?
Which of the following is the recommended action before entering a curve?
- Maintain your speed
- Reduce your speed (correct)
- Increase your speed
- Brake in the curve
What should you do if the road is slippery?
What should you do if the road is slippery?
- Use your brakes more often
- Drive at the same speed as on a dry road
- Drive slower than usual (correct)
- Drive faster than usual
How much should you reduce your speed on wet roads?
How much should you reduce your speed on wet roads?
- Reduce speed by 5 to 10 miles per hour (correct)
- Reduce speed by half
- Slow down to 5 to 10 miles per hour
- No reduction needed
How much should you reduce your speed on snow?
How much should you reduce your speed on snow?
How much should you reduce your speed on ice?
How much should you reduce your speed on ice?
What does the color orange indicate in highway construction areas?
What does the color orange indicate in highway construction areas?
What is the consequence of failing to obey signs, signals, and markings in construction areas?
What is the consequence of failing to obey signs, signals, and markings in construction areas?
What should you do when driving through construction areas?
What should you do when driving through construction areas?
What should you do if you encounter highway construction signs?
What should you do if you encounter highway construction signs?
What does the color orange indicate on construction signs and barricades?
What does the color orange indicate on construction signs and barricades?
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Study Notes
Curve Navigation
- Slow down before entering a curve to maintain control and prevent skidding.
Slippery Roads
- Exercise caution when driving on slippery roads; reduce speed and avoid sudden movements to prevent loss of control.
Wet Road Speed Reduction
- Reduce speed by approximately 10-15% on wet roads to enhance traction and reaction time.
Snow Speed Reduction
- Decrease speed significantly, often by 30-50%, when driving on snow-covered roads for safer maneuvering.
Ice Speed Reduction
- Cut speed drastically, by up to 50-70%, on icy surfaces to minimize the risk of skidding and accidents.
Highway Construction Areas
- Orange is the color used to indicate highway construction areas, signaling drivers to exercise caution.
Consequences of Disobeying Signs
- Failing to obey signs, signals, and markings in construction areas can lead to fines, accidents, and increased hazard for workers and drivers.
Driving Through Construction Areas
- When driving through construction zones, slow down, remain alert, and follow posted signs and instructions for safe passage.
Encountering Construction Signs
- Upon seeing highway construction signs, be prepared to adjust speed and navigate safely through the area.
Color Orange in Construction Signs
- Orange indicates caution and potential danger in construction zones, alerting drivers to reduce speed and pay attention to changing conditions.
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