Driver Education Core Unit 5 Study Guide (new)

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How can you keep the inside of your vehicle’s windows clear in heavy rainy conditions?

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Use the defroster or air conditioner.

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If you are driving into sun glare from bright sunlight, you can reduce glare and eyestrain by

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using sunglasses and the sun visor.

Front

When driving at night with no other vehicles present, use the

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high-beam headlights.

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If an oncoming driver leaves their bright headlights on, to avoid being blinded by their headlights, you can: Slow down and glance at the right lane line (on the right edge of the roadway).

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Slow down and glance at the right lane line (on the right edge of the roadway).

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When driving in snow, you should use low-beam headlights and slow down.

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low-beam headlights and slow down.

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Hydroplaning occurs when your tires

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Lose contact with the road.

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In general, how does driving in adverse weather affect your speed when driving?

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Adverse weather requires that you drive slower.

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You can get better traction on wet roads by driving
Options:
At or near the posted speed limit.
In the tire tracks of the vehicle in front of you.
Toward the right edge of the road.
With reduced tire pressure.

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In the tire tracks of the vehicle in front of you.

Front

How do you correct a skid?

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Grip the wheel firmly, take your foot off the accelerator and steer in the direction you are skidding.

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If your vehicle wheels are stuck in deep snow, mud or sand, you usually can free the wheels by doing what?

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Rocking the vehicle.