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Driving in Bad Weather

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  • If you skid. Which way should you turn?
    Turn into a skid/same direction you are skidding
  • Should you turn on your lights when driving in rain. Why or why not?
    Yes. It helps other cars see you better.
  • When driving up a hill should you slow down or speed up? Why
    Slow down as you can't see if there is a stopped car ahead of you.
  • What is black ice?
    Small layer of ice on the road.
  • What is hydroplaning
    When your car slides on a wet road
  • Why should you roll down your windows when driving in fog?
    It helps you listen for other cars and emergency vehicles.
  • If you get stuck in snow what can you use to help you get out?
    Snow shovel, car mats, tree bark/sticks, sand, cat litter,
  • Why should you leave plenty of room between you and the car in front of you in bad weather?
    It gives you time to stop in case the car in front brakes quickly.
  • What are three things you need to include in an emergency kit
    Food, blanket, candle/matches, shovel, water, road flares, jumper cables etc.
  • If you are driving in a dust storm and it is very hard to see what should you do?
    Pull off the road and turn off your lights.
  • What are two things that may cause your car to skid.
    snow, ice, rain, oil/gas on road etc.
  • When driving in bad weather how much distance should you leave between you and the car ahead of you? 100 yards, 200 yards, 500 yards?
    100 yards (the length of a football field.
  • How do you know if your tire treads are in good condition
    Use a penny to check for length of treads.
  • When driving in snow, rain, or fog what is something you should always do to drive safely.
    SLOW DOWN!!
  • When driving in fog what part of the road can you use as a guide? Left edge, middle dotted line, Right edge?
    Use the Right edge of the road to help guide you to stay on the road.
  • What is tailgating?
    Following too close to the car in front of you.
  • When driving in Fog should you use your low or high beams why?
    Low Beams They cut through fog better and don't reflect light like high beams do.
  • What can you do to get someone who is tailgating you to back off?
    pump the brakes