Driving in Rain, Fog and Snow

Question 1

Roads can be slippery … your speed and increase following …, take additional care on turns, expressways ramps, and curves.

Answer 1

Reduce … distanced

Question 2

In heavy rain, your tires can drive on water that is on top of the pavement. This is called … and can cause the loss of traction and control of steering. Hydroplaning normally occurs at … speeds, but can occur if your tires are … or … properly. Drive slow in rain, if you feel loss of traction decrease your … . Deep tread on tires help prevent hydroplaning.

Answer 2

“Hydroplaning” … tread worned … not inflated … speed

Question 3

New York State law requires you to turn on your headlights when the weather requires you to use windshield wipers to clear rain, snow, sleet, and fog.

Question 4

Headlights on high beam reflect rain, fog and snow as it falls. For better visibility, keep your headlights beam on … . … your speed. … your turns further ahead of time to give other drivers and roadway users more warning. … early when you decrease speed behind another vehicle or come to an intersection stop.

Answer 4

Low … Reduce … Signal … Brake

Question 5

Front fog lights can be … or … in color. Back fog lights must be … and can be … than the normal black lights. When visibility improves you can turn off your foglights to reduce glare for other drivers.

Answer 5

White … amber … red … larger