Drivers ed (Module 8)

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a film of water builds up between the road surface and the vehicles tires

Hydroplanning occurs when

- reduce speed - look to the right - glance briefly ahead

If a driver is blinded by the lights of an oncoming vehicle, he/she should

these surfaces freeze before other road surfaces

Bridges and overpasses can be even more hazardous during cold weather because

high winds

Buffeting results from

- can reduce visibility to ½ mile or less - strike with little warning - often damage oil and air filters

Dust or sand storms

reduce hazard of guardrail ends

Extruder terminals

true

In vehicles without ABS, a quick jab of the brakes may help control front wheel traction loss.

true

Kitty litter can help the tires gain traction on slick surfaces.

reduce headline collisions

Median barriers

used to warn drivers of dangers ahead

Message signs

1/2

Nearly ____ of all flash flood fatalities are vehicle related.

hydroplanning

- is caused by a buildup of water between the tires and road surface - results in loss of steering - results in loss of braking

- the roadbed may be washed away - your vehicle may stall

A danger of driving through deep water is

true

A driver can lose control of a vehicle in 6 inches of water.

motion based sensory imput

A driver's first indication of traction loss comes from

motion based sensory input

A driver's first indication of traction loss comes from

true

A good technique to minimize understeer is to slow down before entering a curve or turn.

when the rain first begins

A wet roadway is most slippery

allows driver to steer while braking

ABS

90

Approximately ____ % of our driving clues depend on vision.

true

As more streets and parking lots are built, flooding problems will increase.

true

Before starting a vehicle in snow, check to be sure the exhaust system is clear.

make impact with signs less forceful

Breakaway posts

true

Bridges freeze before road surfaces.

liquid or sand filled drum

Crash attenuators

true

Dirty headlights can reduce visibility up to 90%.

activates when vehicle is not going in the direction it is being steered

ESP

look and steer in the direction you want to go

If you begin to slide on a slick surface,

you should not drive at night

If you suffer from night blindness

low beam lights

In fog, you should use

the driver should brake

In rear wheel loss of traction,

- look where he/she wants the vehicle to go - steer in the intended path of travel

In skid control, it is critical that the driver

alert inattentive drivers

Rumble strips

true

North Carolina law requires the use of headlights whenever the windshield wipers are in use.

clean your windshield

One method for reducing glare at night is

you cannot stop in the distance illuminated by your headlights

Overdriving your headlights means

false

Oversteering results in a front wheel skid.

False

Removing the radiator cap is advisable as it will help release steam and cool an overheated engine quicker.

true

Slight acceleration is helpful in an oversteer situation.

to the rear

Sudden acceleration causes vehicle weight transfer

weight transfer to left

Suddenly steering to the right will result in

weight transfer to the left

Suddenly steering to the right will result in

adjusts vehicle balance

Suspension Control

50/50

The recommended antifreeze/water mixture is

false

The use of cruise control can help control a vehicle in snow.

true

The use of the air conditioner will help defog interior windows.

true

Tire pressure increases as the tires get hot.

brake gently using your left foot while accelerating with your right foot

To dry wet brakes, you should

activates brake sensors, which don't allow the wheels to spin

Traction Control

45

When driving at night with low beam headlights, the maximum safe speed is

true

Two feet of water will carry away most vehicles.

- loss of rear traction - loss of front traction - quick acceleration

Understeer results from

loss of front traction

Understeer results from

false

Understeering results from too little steering by the driver.

accelerate

When driving into a headwind, you may need to

false

When driving through water, stay close to the shoulder

- surface materials - surface conditions - weather conditions

Which of the following will affect traction?


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