CH 11

The road surface of a bridge may be dangerous in winter because it may remain icy after the rest of the roadway is clear.

Use Page 85

• True

• False

If driving in fog, a driver should turn on the high-beam headlights to increase the field of vision.

Use Page 84

• True

• False

Most rear-end crashes are caused by the vehicle in back following too closely.

Use Page 83

• True

• False

The three-second rule helps the driver determine a safe following distance.

Use Page 83

• T

• F

If a vehicle starts to skid on water (hydroplane), the driver should quickly apply the brakes.

Use Page 87

• T

• F

If the front right wheel of a vehicle runs off the pavement, a driver should ease off the accelerator, brake gently and gently steer back onto the pavement.

Use Page 87

• T

• F

Drivers who become stranded in blizzard conditions should remain in their vehicles.

Use Pages 85-86

• T

• F

When experiencing a tire blowout, the driver should apply the brakes quickly and pull off the roadway to check the tire.

Use Page 88

• T

• F

If a vehicle starts to skid, the driver should ease off the gas pedal or brakes and steer in the opposite direction of the skid.

Use Page 87

• T

• F

Illinois law requires that headlights be on when atmospheric conditions require the use of windshield wipers.

Use Page 85

• T

• F