ELDT Ch 14 Extreme Driving Conditions

What are some items you should have in your cab for your protection and safety when traveling during the winter months?

• Drinking water

• Extra clothes

• Blankets

• All of the above

Why is it important to be sure your fuel tank is topped off when adverse weather conditions are predicted?

• It can help keep the appropriate ratio of fuel-to-oil in the fuel tank

• It can prevent carbon monoxide from leaking into your vehicle through the exhaust system

• It can help ensure you don't run out of fuel and get stranded in a

  dangerous situation

• It can keep the electrical lines from becoming brittle and breaking easily

Tire chains are most effective on:

• glare ice.

• light, dry snow.

• heavy snow.

• dry surfaces.

Tire chains placed on ______ improve traction for downhill braking.

• the trailer wheels

• the drive tires

• the steer axle

• any retreaded tires

The three basic causes of skidding and jackknifing are:

• dry powdery snow, rain, and high winds.

• underaccelerating, underbaking, and understeering.

• black ice, fog, and heavy snow.

• overaccelerating, overbraking, and oversteering.

If your engine doesn't start, stop cranking it after _____ seconds and check for problems with the fuel tank/lines, electrical systems, and battery.

• 15

• 20

• 30

• 60

What measures can you take to help prevent heat-related illnesses?

• Avoid heavy exertion

• Drink water frequently

• Avoid working in the direct sun

• All of the above

If your vehicle breaks down in cold, windy conditions, what can you do to keep yourself safe?

• Stay in the vehicle cab

• Put on extra clothing to stay warm

• Walk to the nearest gas station for help

• Both A and B

What primary factor should help you determine what gear to select while traveling up steep grades?

• The steepness of the grade

• The weight of the load on the vehicle

• The length of the grade

• All of the above

When traveling on roads with sharp curves, how should you adjust your speed?

• Maintain a steady pace at the posted speed limit

• Increase your speed by 5-10 mph

• Reduce your speed by at least 5-10 mph

• Either A or C