HTD Chapter 16

1. It's raining hard, and your vision is so limited that you cannot see the edges of the roadway. There is no rest stop or parking lot in sight. What is your best course of action?

• Drive slower
• Put your emergency flashers on while you drive
• Pull over to the side of the road
• All of the above
• None of the above

2. Which of the following vehicles is especially prone to brake loss when traveling down grade?

• Large Trucks
• Motorcycles
• Passenger Cars
• Mopeds
• Smart Cars

3. ____________ can increase risk when driving in low light or nighttime conditions.

• Glare
• Narrow side vision
• Impaired drivers
• All of the above

4. Grime can reduce headlight effectiveness by as much as ________ percent.

• 10
• 30
• 60
• 90

5. As few as ______ inches of water can cause you to lose control of your vehicle.

• 4
• 6
• 10
• 12

6. It is a very foggy day, and you experience highly reduced visibility. What can you do to see better and be seen by others? (Choose 2)

• Turn on your fog lights
• Turn on your high- beam head lights
• Turn on your low- beam head lights
• Turn off your head lights
• Ride your brakes

7. What can you do to reduce glare in your rearview mirror at night? (Choose 2)

• Some mirrors get darker automatically
• Use the flip switch underneath the rearview mirror to reflect light up
• Point it down so the light isn't reflecting back in your eyes
• Use the flip switch on top of the rearview mirror to reflect light down
• Wear sun glasses

8. You do not need to obey work zone speed limits if you do not see anyone working.

• True
• False

9. Choose the factors that can increase risk when driving in rural/country environments:

• Pavement edges may not be marked
• Objects may be closer to the road
• Roads are typically curvy and hilly.
• Roads have bigger shoulders
• Speed limits tend to be lower

10. Your brakes overheating or failing is a risk associated with high- altitude mountain driving.

• True
• False