Unit 3- Chapter 12 Flashcards
Hydroplaning
A tire rises up on top of the water and no longer has contact with the road
Hydroplaning
A tire rises up on top of the water and no longer has contact with the road
Rocking a vehicle
Driving forward a little and then back a little to move your vehicle out of snow, mud, or sand
Skid
When tires lose all or part of their grip on the roadway while braking, accelerating, or steering
Fishtailing
The rear of the vehicle swerving back and forth
Controlled braking
A technique of applying your brakes to slow or stop quickly without locking your wheels
Over-driving headlights
Driving at a speed that makes your stopping distance longer than the distance lighted by your headlights
Rocking a vehicle
Driving forward a little and then back a little to move your vehicle out of snow, mud, or sand
Skid
When tires lose all or part of their grip on the roadway while braking, accelerating, or steering
Fishtailing
The rear of the vehicle swerving back and forth
Controlled braking
A technique of applying your brakes to slow or stop quickly without locking your wheels
Over-driving headlights
Driving at a speed that makes your stopping distance longer than the distance lighted by your headlights
How do you reduce moisture in the windshield?
Defroster, air conditioner/heat, open windows
The brightest days have the ____________ shadows
Darkest
If an oncoming driver does not reduce headlights, what lane position should you change to?
3
True or false, in fog other vehicles may be closer than you think?
True
When it snows (day or night) what lights should you use?
Low beams
True or false? Slushy snow in standing water can increase hydroplaning risk.
True
If water is just over tire rims…
Drive slowly in low gear
Apply ______ brake pressure to dry wet brakes
Light
To correct a skid…
Steer towards the target
What is a front wheel skid?
You turn the wheel and the vehicle continues straight
How do you correct an over-power skid?
Let off the accelerator
True or false? ABS will enable you to stop in a shorter distance.
False, it allows you to steer and brake at the same time
When the engine gets hot…
Turn off the air conditioner
