weather Flashcards
when driving in bad weather, drivers should:
increase the “two-second” rule
if your windshield wipers stop suddenly during rain or snow you should:
slow down, roll down the driver’s side window and put your head out so you can see ahead, brake and pull off the road
hydroplaning means:
tire treads lose contact with a wet road
hydroplaning is most likely to occur:
in a heavy rainstorm
in nj, when can studded snow tires legally be used?
from November 15- April 1.
in nj, when can studded snow tires legally be used?
from November 15- April 1.
when driving on wet pavement, how many car lengths should you be from the vehicle you are following if your speed is 40 mph?
8
when driving on icy roads, how many car lengths should you be from the vehicle you are following if your speed is 30 mph?
18
What lights should you use during fog?
low beams
If you drive 40 mph in the packed snow road, what is your minimum safe following distance?
12 car lengths
When road surfaces are the most slippery:
during the first few minutes of rainfall
To avoid hydroplaning:
do not drive on bald or badly worn tires, do not drive on standing water or slush on the road, Slow down when heavy rain
for control on slippery road:
steer as straight as possible, your brakes should be adjusted so that they pull evenly, stop and turn with care
to stop a car when skidding on a slippery road, you should:
apply pumping action to the brake
when driving in snow, you should use:
low beam headlights and reduce speed
