Chapter 11 Flashcards
True or False
The road surface of a bridge may be dangerous in winter because it may remain icy
after the rest of the roadway is clear.
True
Page 85
True or False
If driving in fog, a driver should turn on the high-beam headlights to increase the field
of vision.
False
Page 84
True or False
Most rear-end crashes are caused by the vehicle in back following too closely.
True
Page 83
True or False
The three-second rule helps the driver determine a safe following distance.
True
Page 83
True or False
If a vehicle starts to skid on water (hydroplane), the driver should quickly apply the brakes.
False
Page 87
True or False
If the front right wheel of a vehicle runs off the pavement, a driver should ease off the
accelerator, brake gently and gently steer back onto the pavement.
True
Page 87
True or False
When experiencing a tire blowout, the driver should apply the brakes quickly and pull off the roadway to check the tire.
True
Page 85-86
True or False
If a vehicle starts to skid, the driver should ease off the gas pedal or brakes and steer in the opposite direction of the skid.
False
Page 88
True or False
Illinois law requires that headlights be on when atmospheric conditions require the use of windshield wipers.
True
Page 87
True or False:
Drivers who become stranded in blizzard conditions should remain in their vehicles.
True
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