ROAD DANGERS

Question 1

NIGHT DRIVING

Answer 1

*Adapt speed to the area illuminated by the lights of your vehicle.

*Avoid glare (slow speed, even coming to a stop).

*Use regulated and clean headlights.

Question 2

BENDS

Answer 2

Adapt speed to the area illuminated by the lights of your vehicle.
Avoid glare (slow speed, even coming to a stop).
Use regulated and clean headlights.

An example of centrifugal force would be clothes spinning in a washing machine, which stick to the outside because of the force of the rotation.

Question 3

WIND

Answer 3

Risk is greater for two wheeled vehicles and bulky vehicles ie vans

Take caution when overtaking a large vehicle in strong winds from the right

More dangerous from the side (lateral winds) and with gusts of wind. Dangerous to overtake a large vehicle, or at the intersection with another vehicle. Motorcycles and mopeds are the most affected by lateral winds.

In crosswinds, drive in a low gear when necessary

Question 4

RAIN

Answer 4

Reduce speed, Increase front distance and braking distance (double)

Rain decreases traction (adherence) and visibility. Use appropriate lighting

Hazards: hydroplaning, check brakes, don’t splash, fogging windows
You should be most cautious when the rain first starts

Stretch of road with puddles, set gear to first and drive slowly at a sustained speed and acceleration

BREAKING DISTANCE IN THE WET AT 80KPH
*WINTER TYRE: 34m
*STANDARD TYRE: 40m

Question 5

SNOW

Answer 5

Reduce speed, Increase front distance and braking distance

Snow decreases traction (adherence) and visibility

Use chains or other approved devices. Chains are used at least on the DRIVE WHEELS, recommended to use high gear and have a full tank.

It is advisable to drive in the tracks from other vehicles, as this will increase adhesion.

BREAKING DISTANCE IN SNOW AT 50KPH
*WINTER TYRE: 32m
*STANDARD TYRE: 63m

Question 6

FOG (and Smoke)

Answer 6

Reduce speed to adapt to visibility

Increase Front distance and braking distance

Fog decreases Traction (adherence) and visibility

Use proper lighting (do NOT use high beams)

Hazards: chain collisions, recommended to guide yourself by road markings

Question 7

ICE

Answer 7

Reduce speed

Increase Front distance and braking distance (by 10 times)

Ice decreases Traction and visibility

Hazards: use chains or other approved devices. Chains are used at least on the drive wheels, use caution at dawn and at night. In case of snow, you can use tires with studs or M&S

Question 8

HEAT (similar effects to blood alcohol level of 0.5 g/l)

Answer 8

Increases Reaction time
Increases Fatigue (recommendable to take more breaks)
Increases Aggressiveness

Sun: Wear sunglasses, clean the windows