Lesson 10

Question 1

What is the largest cause of crashes when driving in low visibility conditions, like rain, snow and fog?

Answer 1

Driviers going too fast for conditions

Question 2

True or false: driving in heavy fog is safe decision

Answer 2

False - avoid driving until the fog has lifted

Question 3

Ice can easily hide on what types of road features on freezing wet days?

Answer 3

Bridges and overpasses

Question 4

Do we need to clean snow off our entire vehicle, including the roof before driving?

Answer 4

YES-we would not want to fly off and cause problems for other drivers starting with the roof

Question 5

What is the best way to prevent skidding on a slippery road surface?

Answer 5

Steer and brake smoothly and gradually

Question 6

How do you get a little better traction while driving on wet roads?

Answer 6

slow down & drive in the tire track of the vehicle ahead

Question 7

Standing water on the roadway is a good indication that what could occur?

Answer 7

Hydroplanning

Question 8

What should you do after driving through a puddle?

Answer 8

Gently squeeze your brakes

Question 9

In inclement weather is it safe to use cruise control?

Answer 9

No

Question 10

How should a driver approach a construction zone?

Answer 10

Pay attention reduce speed, minimize distractions

Question 11

TRUE OR FALSE: Head-on collisions are the most common in a construction zone?

Answer 11

False: rear end collisions are most
common

Question 12

If the acceleration lane is short when entering the expressway, you will need

Answer 12

A longer gap to enter traftic

Question 13

A weave lane on a freeway is very dangerous because:

Answer 13

It is both an entrance an exit lane

Question 14

The exit ramp is blocked by traffic. What now?

Answer 14

use the next exit ramp

Question 15

When should a driver brake when exiting the expressway?

Answer 15

the driver should maintain speed until they reach the deceleration Ione

Question 16

What is the most important decision we can make in rural driving?

Answer 16

Delermining a safe speed based on road conditions

Question 17

An indication that the road conditions in the area you are driving have changed is?

Answer 17

Feeling a vibration in vour steering wheel

Question 18

If you see loose gravel on the roadway, what should you do?

Answer 18

slow down before the gravel

Question 19

you are performing an off-road recovery you need to make sure that you have a ____ grip on the steering wheel?

Answer 19

FIRM

Question 20

What factor should we consider when choosing a speed in rainy conditions?

Answer 20

Traction

Question 21

At which point is a rainy road slipperiest?

Answer 21

The first few min of rain

Question 22

What do you do if your vehicle loses traction?

Answer 22

Gradually slow down and do not use
the brakes

Question 23

At what speed should we merge onto the expressway?

Answer 23

At or near the speed of traffic already on the expressway.

Question 24

If you choose to travel in the right lane on the expressway you should expect?

Answer 24

Merging vehicles

Question 25

If you are using your vehicle’s sun visor and it is positioned down angled toward the windshield, you are most likely driving towards?

Answer 25

The sun

Question 26

What should you do when facing the high beam lights of oncoming traffic?

Answer 26

Look away from the lights to the right edge of your lane

Question 27

If an oncoming driver drifts into your lane what should you do?

Answer 27

Brake and steer right to on open zone

Question 28

If you must leave the roadway at a high speed and there’s no open space, what should you steer for?

Answer 28

something as soft as possible-and collide with a glancing blow (sidespe) avoid direct impact if possible

Question 29

What should you do if you must stop suddenly and your vehicle is not equipped with ABS?

Answer 29

Press firmiy stopping just short of locking the wheels

Question 30

What should you do if you must stop suddenly and your vehicle IS equipped with ABS?

Answer 30

Apply full brakes