Mars Driving Academy: GDL Class - Cumulative Review 3 (Ch1-13)

In reduced visibility conditions,

• it's more important to gather visual information because you need more time to respond to hazards.

• your reflexes will be slower due to the bad weather.

• you can't assume that others have the same vision problems that you have.

• it doesn't matter if other drivers see you.

You can give yourself more time for the IPDE Process at night by

• keeping your high-beams on at all times.

• slowing down to 15 mph.

• slowing to a safe speed and use high-beams when it is safe to do so.

• looking beyond the range of your headlights.

When should you use your high-beam lights?

• When you are parked.

• When you are in the city.

• All the time, even during the day.

• At night with no other vehicles around.

What happens when your headlights shine into fog?

• Light is reflected forward by water particles.

• Light is reflected back by water particles.

• It becomes easier to see ahead of you.

• It becomes safe to drive as you normally would.

Not stopping after being involved in a collision

• is a serious offense, and you will get arrested.

• isn't that big of a deal.

• is only serious if someone was injured.

• is only serious if someone was killed.

What is happening with the tires if a vehicle is hydroplaning?

• They lose contact with the road.

• They roll on the sidewall during a turn.

• They lose all air pressure.

• They have new treads and normal air.

An understeer occurs when

• the vehicles loses front wheel drive.

• the vehicles loses rear wheel drive.

• the front wheels lose traction.

• the rear wheels lose traction.

What is the safest thing to do in adverse weather?

• Drive as you normally would.

• Apply the IPDE Process.

• Drive slower than normal

• Stay home; don't go out.

Overdriving headlights means

• using low-beam rather than high-beam lights.

• your stopping distance is greater than the distance lighted by your lights.

• you are looking too far ahead.

• using overdrive gear when using high-beam headlights.

In case of a blowout, which procedure is INCORRECT?

• Brake gently after the vehicle is under control.

• Slow down and pull off onto the shoulder.

• Brake immediately to avoid tire damage.

• Grip the steering wheel firmly.