WorksheetsCh 12 Review - Driving in Adverse Conditions
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
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Class
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1.
Under normal driving conditions, your stopping distance at night should be...
a)
beyond the range of your headlights
b)
more than 4 seconds in front of your present position
c)
within the range of your headlights
d)
within two seconds of your present position
2.
A computer controlled device that prevents your wheels from locking is:
a)
anti-lock braking system
b)
a radar- controlled braking system
c)
a four-wheel disk braking system
d)
a non-locking braking system
3.
When driving in snow, you should use
a)
low beam headlights and reduce speed
b)
low beam headlights and drive at the posted speed
c)
high beam headlights and reduce speed
d)
high beam headlights and drive at the posted speed
4.
Rain tends to make roadways the slickest
a)
when the road has a clean surface
b)
just after the rain stops
c)
about 15 minutes after the rain starts
d)
as the rain begins to fall
5.
Hydroplaning occurs when your tires
a)
lose contact with the road
b)
roll on the sidewall during a turn
c)
lose all air pressure
d)
have new treads and normal air
6.
When driving on slippery roads, you should
a)
not use cruise control
b)
always use cruise control
c)
use cruise control with low speed
d)
use cruise control only on highways
7.
You can get a little better traction on wet roads by driving
a)
at or near the posted speed limit
b)
in the tire tracks of the vehicle ahead
c)
toward the right edge of the roadway
d)
with reduced tire air pressure
8.
If windows ice up and traction conditions are especially hazardous, it might be best to:
a)
drive close to other vehicles
b)
not drive at all
c)
use emergency flashers
d)
drive very slowly
9.
Overdriving headlights means
a)
using low beam rather than high beam lights
b)
your stopping distance is greater than the distance lighted by your lights
c)
you are looking too far ahead
d)
using overdrive gear when using high-beam headlights
10.
When driving in the winter, you should
a)
make an extra effort to use IPDE Process
b)
drive the same as in other seasons
c)
use the same following distance as in other conditions
d)
always cover the brake pedal
11.
Why do bridges freeze quicker than other roadways?
a)
cold air is flowing above & below bridge
b)
because it is elevated
c)
it is made of a different material
d)
snow is attracted to bridges
12.
If you stop on the shoulder of the road in a heavy fog, warn other drivers that you are not moving by
a)
using emergency flashers
b)
periodically sounding the horn
c)
keeping headlights on
d)
shutting headlights off
13.
When headlights shine into fog
a)
light is reflected forward by water particles
b)
light is reflected back by water particles
c)
it is easier to see ahead of you
d)
drive as you would normally
14.
Whenever visibility is reduced, the first action to take to apply the IPDE process
a)
should be to maintain steady speed
b)
is to slow down
c)
is to stop
d)
is to move closer to the windshield
15.
Black ice
a)
is thin sheets of invisible ice
b)
is well-traveled ice
c)
is easy to see
d)
provides more traction than regular ice
16.
If there is even a possibility of water on the road reaching the bottom of your vehicle,
a)
drive as through there were no water on the road
b)
enter the water at a brisk speed
c)
do not enter the water
d)
raise the height of your vehicle
17.
What should you do to correct a slide/skid?
a)
Overcorrect, Turn Away from the slide, & Slam on your brakes
b)
Turn into the slide, Slam on your brakes, & Oversteer
c)
Slowly brake until you have completely stopped your vehicle
d)
Don’t hit the brakes, Turn into the Slide, Don’t Panic or Overcorrect
18.
When it becomes extremely difficult to see because of heavy rain, you should...
a)
use high-beam headlights
b)
pull off the road until the rain stops
c)
slow down and use emergency flashers
d)
use low-beam lights and maintain speed
19.
If you are driving into sun glare from bright sunlight, you can reduce glare and eyestrain by
a)
applying dark tint to the windows
b)
using sunglasses and the sun visor
c)
keeping vehicle interior lights on
d)
using the defroster or air conditioner
20.
During the fall, wet leaves on the road can
a)
make residential streets safer
b)
increase traction at low speeds
c)
present a serious vision hazard
d)
reduce traction and car control
21.
Under normal driving conditions at night, your stopping distance is
a)
not related to your seeing distance
b)
never more than two seconds
c)
the distance you travel in four seconds at normal speeds and within the range of your headlights
d)
the same as your following distance
22.
If you use high-beam headlights in snow, rain, or fog, you will have
a)
more time to react to hazards
b)
a better chance of seeing hazards
c)
better long-range vision
d)
more light reflected back in your eyes
23.
Why should you not set the parking brake after driving through slush or icy conditions?
a)
the parking brake could freeze
b)
the parking brake will be erratic
c)
the parking brake is inoperative
d)
the parking brake might not hold
24.
In a front-wheel skid, your vehicle
a)
tends to go to the inside of the curve
b)
usually tends to go to the right
c)
generally tends to go to the left
d)
tends to go straight
25.
In all high-wind situations
a)
vehicle control becomes steadier
b)
braking distance increases
c)
steering can be difficult
d)
visibility is decreased
26.
To improve traction on snow
a)
use bigger tires than normal
b)
drive with your foot on the brake
c)
drive on fresh snow only
d)
use all-season tires and/ or tire chains
27.
Use uncontrolled braking to slow or stop quickly without locking your wheels
a)
true
b)
false
28.
You are overdriving your headlights when your stopping distance exceeds the area lit by your headlights
a)
true
b)
false
29.
Hydroplaning is when your tires ride below the surface of standing water
a)
true
b)
false
30.
Rocking the vehicle is a maneuver to free your vehicle from snow, mud, or sand
a)
true
b)
false
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