Drivers Ed Module 9: Driving in Poor Weather Conditions

Glare can be caused by ___________.

All of these (a dirty windshield; snow on the ground; objects on your dashboard)

When driving on roadway conditions that can cause traction loss do not _________.

All of these (accelerate fast; steer sharply; brake hard)

Wind gusts can be an uncontrollable problem and they are worse when __________.

All of these (passing large trucks; driving on long stretches of open road; driving on bridges)

Glare is only a problem during the day when the sun is shining.

False

Now instead of squeezing the brake to activate the ABS you should pump the brake.

False

Once the rain has stopped you do not need to worry about losing traction.

False

The anti-lock brake system will always make your stopping distance shorter when activated.

False

When the ABS (anti-lock brake system) is activated it will not help keep traction and maintain steering control.

False

Loss of traction is most commonly caused by ___________.

True

Most vehicles have 4-wheel ABS which means when the ABS technology is activated it will control all four wheels.

True

Suspension control helps to balance the vehicle and gives you a smoother ride.

True

The amount of weight in the vehicle can affect illumination, by unbalancing the vehicle.

True

When you are forced back in your seat and the front of the vehicle lifts up, you have ______ too fast.

accelerated

Which of the following systems does not help with vehicle balance?

anti-lock brakes

The road is most slick _____ a rainfall.

at the beginning of

If precipitation causes limitations you should ___________.

beware of flooding

When dealing with glare from headlights at night it will probably __________.

continue to get worse as the vehicle approaches

It is a good idea to have a maintenance check done on your vehicle at the beginning of the summer because the __________ will put a strain on your car.

heat

It is important that while you maintain constant pressure on the brake that you steer carefully _________.

in the direction you want to go

Which roadway conditions does not cause loss of traction?

none of these (gravel roads; uneven surfaces; snow and ice)

If it is difficult to see long distances at night you should _____________.

slow down

When you are driving in fog you should __________.

slow down

When braking in wet roadway conditions, it is better to brake:

slowly

As the driver you can help prevent loss of traction by controlling your ________.

steering

During a state inspection they will check your ____________, to help prevent traction loss.

tires

What is the grip that the wheels of a vehicle have on the ground?

traction

Keeping your tires inflated and checking the tread depth often can help with what control feature?

traction control

The best way to check the "wear" of your tires is to check the ________.

tread depth

In extreme rainy weather conditions watch for flooding; especially _________.

under bridges

When driving in snow you should __________.

use your hazards if you have to drive slow

Your speed at night should not exceed a safe enough speed to stop within the distance of ____________.

your headlights

If you do not feel comfortable driving in bad weather conditions then ________.

do not drive

You can eliminate glare by __________.

All of these (wearing sunglasses; adjusting your road position; using your visor)

Traction loss can be caused by __________.

All of these (your driving habits; bad tires; weather conditions)

Tires will need to be replaced periodically depending on a factor such as ________.

All of these (the type of tires; the road conditions; your braking habits)

When driving in any weather condition (fog, rain, snow, smoke) you should __________.

All of these (use your hazards if you have to drive slow; slow down to a safe speed; turn on your headlights)

The weather can make searching harder when you are on the highway because driving at higher speeds while it is raining will hamper your view.

True

Tires help absorb the shock of the road and provide traction by gripping the road surface.

True

Windshield wipers can crack when the weather changes from hot to cold.

True

With ABS technology, your brakes will apply and release many times a second, allowing you to stop quickly without losing control of your vehicle.

True