Chapter 16 Flashcards
When were weather
Reduce speed by 20%
When slippery icy road
Reduce speed by 1/2
Where does it form ice
Bridges & shady areas form ice
Q.1 ___requires driving of speeds that are reasonable & prudent for conditions
b. The Basic Speed Law
Q.3 How much water is needed to carry a car away
2 feet of water
6 inches to cause to lose control of vehicle
Q.4 Which are likely to freeze before other road surfaces
d. All of the Above
Bridge surfaces, ramps, and overpasses
Q.2 Grime can reduce headlight effect by
90%
Increase risk in low light or nighttime conditions
Glare
Narrower side vision
Impaired Drivers
Approach vehicle
With highlights on, flash your lights and look downward toward the right to avoid blindness
When Foggy
Reduce Speed following the Basic Speed Law and turn on low beam headlight
When raining hard & limited vision
Pull over to side of the road, no rest stop or parking lot in sight
Wind
Dan push a vehicle to the side when wind swirls or blows across road
Maintain firm 2 handed grip
Avoid driving alongside other vehicles
Find a route with a little tree canopy
Rural Roads
Pavement ends may not be marked
Objects are close to roadway
Line of sight may be reduced
Q.5 ____ especially prone to overheating brakes when driving down
a. large trucks
High Altitude Mountain
Steep road & less oxygen involve risk
Altitude Sickness impaired driving
Less power due to less oxygen so keep hydrated
