Winter Road Safety Quiz

The video highlights the dangers of ice on winter roads, which cause more fatalities than severe weather events like thunderstorms and hurricanes. It explains how ice forms on cold asphalt, making roads slick and hazardous. The video then presents a scenario where a trucker experiences an icy skid and offers three strategies to handle such situations safely.

What is the leading cause of fatalities on winter roads in the US?

• Hurricanes

• Ice

• Tornadoes

• Severe thunderstorms

How does ice affect the appearance of roads?

• Makes them appear smooth and slick

• Makes them appear rough

• Makes them appear bumpy

• Makes them appear dry

What should a driver do when encountering an icy skid?

• Turn the wheel sharply

• Accelerate to regain control

• Apply slow constant pressure to the brakes

• Let off the gas and let the back wheels lead