Chapter six - driving conditions

Question 1

What does SIPDE stand for?

Answer 1

Scan - your surroundings and any oncoming traffic or hazards
Identify - hazards or potential conflicts
Predict - consider speed, distance, and direction of hazards and predict how they might affect you
Decide - based on your prediction decide what you need to do in the situation
Execute - carry out your decision (communicate and adjust your speed and position or direction)

Question 2

When it is the winter, what should be the first thing you do before you drive off? What are the additional tips?

Answer 2

• remove snow and ice from your vehicle’s hood, windows, and lights before driving
• make sure that your windshield contains antifreeze
• test the brakes
• avoid using cruise control on slippery roads

Question 3

What do you do if you become stranded?

Answer 3

• Turn on your hazards
• set out flags or flares
• try to keep warm
• stay calm

Question 4

During bad weather conditions, you should…

Answer 4

reduce your speed and keep a safe distance from other cars and always be alert and cautious

Question 5

When should your headlights be on low beam?

Answer 5

Within 1,000 feet of an oncoming vehicle or following another vehicle at a distance at a 200 feet or less (should be in from sunrise to sunset)