Driving

Swerving should only be used as a last resort to avoid a

Collision

Describe black ice and how to handle it as a driver.

Do not hit the brakes and keep the vehicle's steering wheel straight. If the rear of your car slides out, gently turn the steering wheel to the direction of the slide

How does fog and headlights affect a driver's vision?

Fog produces accidents because a driver cannot see as far ahead

What should a driver do if their car stalls on railroad tracks and NO train is coming? What if a train IS coming

GET OUT IMMEDIATELY. Evacuate your vehicle Move away. Walk toward the oncoming train, and away from the tracks at a 45-degree angle

How should a driver handle a front wheel dropping off the roadway? What should they NOT do?

Grip the steering wheel firmly. help stabilize your vehicle. avoiding a collision. shift to NEUTRAL

Is it legal and safe to drive with the high-beam headlights on (brights)?

High beams may not be used when driving on lighted roads. High beams are also not allowed when you are driving in fog, heavy rain, snow, sleet or dust

Why is driving in windy conditions hazardous?

High-octane wind can blow a number of objects onto roads, including tree branches, tarps, and other dangerous debris

What should a driver do if their car stalls while driving in traffic?

If you are able, try to pull over to the right, and once you come to a stop, turn on your hazard lights

How can a driver improve traction on snow?

If you're driving in packed snow cut your speed to half of what you would normally drive

If a driver uses high-beam headlights in adverse conditions, how will that affect their vision?

It can blind the driver causing a crash

What is the immediate action to take if a driver experiences a tire blowout? What should you NOT do?

Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel. Do not slam on the brakes. Let your car slow down gradually. Pull to the side of the road once you have slowed to a safe speed. Activate your emergency flashers

How can a driver reduce the risks of sun glare?

Keep your windshield clean, inside and out Check your windshield for pitting and cracks Avoid storing papers or other items on the dashboard

When does rain tend to make roadways the slickest?

Rain tends to make roadways the slickest as rain begins to fall

How should you handle evacuating your vehicle if submerged in deep water?

Roll down or break a window Escape through the window

How does a driver keep the inside of the window clear?

Set your blowers to full, but keep the temperature cold at first. Point them at the windscreen and windows

Describe hydroplaning? When does it happen? How can a driver reduce their risk of having it happen?

Slow down when roads are wet: the faster you drive, the harder it is for your tires to scatter the water,Drive in a lower gear, Avoid hard braking

The hood of your vehicle flies open while driving, what is the best thing to do?

Slow down. Try to look underneath the hood at the road ahead. If that is not possible put your head out the window and look around the hood. Use the painted center line or lane markings as a guide

How should a driver handle their vehicle when it starts to fishtail?

Steer gently into the direction of the skid, beginning the correction as early in the slide as possible

What happens if the power-steering system fails?

The steering wheel will be harder to turn

What safety feature can a driver use in heavy fog, in order for other drivers to see their car, if pulled off to the shoulder of the road?

Using safety lights

Explain why bridge surfaces freeze before adjoining road surfaces.

Water on a road or bridge will freeze once the surface becomes colder enough. So, the road must cool faster than the roadway

What should you carry in your vehicle in the event of a fuel, oil, grease, electrical or ordinary combustible fire?

an A-B-C-type fire extinguisher

What is the cause of most passenger-compartment fires?

careless use of matches, lighters, or tobacco products

When total steering failure occurs, what should a driver do first?

communicate your emergency to others by using your horn and emergency flashers. As you apply the foot break, the pedal goes to the floor

What is the first action you should take if you experience brake failure?

downshift to a lower gear. Second, if you have regular brakes pump the brake pedal fast and hard to build up brake fluid pressure

What is the first action to take when making an off-road recovery?

hold the steering wheel firmly

How should a driver handle driving in deep water? What would be the best decision?

leave it behind and concentrate on your safety and the safety of the other occupants. If your car enters water deep enough to sink in, immediately roll down all windows

How does wet leaves affect a vehicle's traction?

leaves are smaller than the tire rolling over them, causing the tire's load and torque force to be unevenly applied between leaf and road

How does a driver avoid being blinded by an oncoming driver using their bright headlight?

look down toward the right side of the road to avoid being blinded

When driving in snow, rain, fog or any other adverse condition, what should a driver do with their speed?

mostly affects your ability to see, which is very limited in adverse weather conditions such as rain, fog, ice, snow, and dust

Define rocking the vehicle. How does this help in adverse conditions?

moving your vehicle out of deep snow

What type of lights should be on during dawn or dusk?

outdoor lights, including time-controlled, smart/connected, photocell, and motion-activated lights

How should a driver handle a skid? If the rear of the vehicle skids to the right, which way should the driver turn the wheel?

slowly and safely accelerate while steering in the direction of the skid - that is, if your car's rear is sliding to the left, steer to the left

What happens to the vehicle when a there is a tire blowout?

struggle to control the vehicle, since steering will change as a result of the accident. Tire blowouts may cause single-car accidents as the driver struggles to move the vehicle safely off the road

Define controlled braking

the method of applying a vehicle's brakes as hard as possible without locking the wheels

If pumping the brakes DOES NOT work when experiencing brake failure, what should a driver do next?

use the parking brake

Under normal driving conditions at night, explain the stopping distance in relation to the range of the headlights.

within the range of your headlights

In reduced visibility conditions, why does a driver need to work harder to gather visual info?

you need more time to respond to hazards