Module 8 Topic 1

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

All of the above (reduce speed, look to the right, glance briefly ahead)

A wet roadway is most slippery _____.

When the rain first begins

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

True

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

True

Overdriving your headlights means _____.

You cannot stop in the distance illuminated by your headlights

If you suffer from night blindness _____.

You should not drive at night

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

45

Approximately _____ % of our driving clues depend on vision.

90

Hydroplaning _____.

All of the above (is caused by a buildup of water between the tires and road surface, results in loss of steering, results in loss of braking)

One method for reducing glare at night is _____.

Clean your windshield

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

False

In fog, you should use _____.

Low beam lights

Bridges freeze before road surfaces.

True

Dirty headlights can reduce visibility up to 90%.

True