Special Driving Situations

Question 1

At what times must you use your headlights?

Answer 1

A) Low visibility caused by smoke, fog, and heavy rain. Low beam.

B) Rain. If you have to turn on your windshield wipers, then you also need to turn on your headlights.

C) Night. Do not use high beam if within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or 300 feet of a vehicle ahead of you.

Question 2

At night, within how many feet of approaching a vehicle from the rear must you
dim your high beam headlights?

Answer 2

300 feet

Question 3

Within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle should you dim your high beam
headlights?

Answer 3

500 feet

Question 4

When driving in the rain, fog, or smoke in the daytime, what lights should you use?

Answer 4

Headlights, low beam. High beams can be reflected.

Question 5

What should you do when driving on wet roads in the rain? Why?

Answer 5

Slow down, because:

A) Roads become slippery due to oil buildup from the pavement.

B) On wet roads, cars take longer to stop completely.

C) Speeding and low tire pressure increase the likelihood of hydroplaning.

D) Wet brakes may be less effective.