Module 7 Topic 5 – Adverse Conditions: Traction Loss & Skidding

Caleb and Waylon were discussing what could cause traction loss while driving. Caleb mentioned that traction loss can occur from ______________.

• a. Driver actions

• b. Type of vehicle you drive

• c. Road surface/environmental conditions

• d. Condition of the vehicle

• e. A, C, and D are correct

_____2. During a driving lesson, Anthony and Robert discussed that driver actions can include ______________________.

• a. Braking too hard or too quickly

• b. Entering a curve too quickly

• c. Wet road conditions

• d. A and B are correct

While driving to school, Dakota noticed that the road was covered with wet leaves. Could this cause traction loss?

• True

• False

While driving on a rainy day, Skylar and Mario experienced two main types of skids. These are ___________________.

• a. Understeering; Oversteering

• b. Sliding; fishtailing

• c. Oversteering; Hydroplaning

• d. Hydroplaning; Understeering

While driving to school, Skylar noticed the roads were slippery. Which of the following can help prevent skids?

• d. Driving on wet leaves

• b. Maintaining a safe speed

• c. Making sharp turns

• a. Accelerating quickly

While driving to school, Caleb's vehicle starts to skid on a wet road. What should he do?

• c. Steer in the opposite direction of the skid

• b. Steer in the direction of the skid

• a. Slam on the brakes

• d. Accelerate quickly

While driving to school, Matthew noticed his car skidding slightly on a wet road. Which of the following is a common cause of traction loss?

• d. Slow and steady driving

• a. Dry road conditions

• b. Properly inflated tires

• c. Sudden maneuvers