Sec.8: Safe Driving

Question 1

To avoid accidents, keep your eyes moving and scan ahead by how many seconds

Answer 1

10 seconds

Question 2

What Headlights do you use when it is dark or raining?

Answer 2

Use your low beams when it is dark or raining.

Question 3

If you have a slippery surface skid…

Answer 3

Slowly remove your foot from the accelerator.
Do not use your brakes.
Turn your wheels in the direction of the skid.
Try to get a wheel on dry pavement.

Question 4

By how much do you reduce your speed on a slippery wet road?

Answer 4

You reduce by 5 - 10mph

Question 5

By how much do you reduce your speed on a slippery packed snow road?

Answer 5

Reduce your speed by half.

Question 6

By how much do you reduce your speed on a slippery icy road?

Answer 6

Reduce your speed to no more than 5 mph

Question 7

How fast should you drive if you can not see more than 100 feet in front of you?

Answer 7

You should drive slower than 30mph, and turn on your windshield wipers, your low beans, and your defroster when it is drizzling/raining/snowing.

Question 8

If you Hydroplane…

Answer 8

Slow down gradually.
Do not use the brakes.