AK DMV Weather and Hazardous Conditions 2

Question 1

When driving on ice or packed snow in Alaska, how much should you increase your following distance compared to dry pavement?

Accepted Answer

Increase it to at least 8-10 seconds

Answer

On ice or packed snow, stopping distances grow dramatically, so a following distance of 8-10 seconds or more is recommended.

Question 2

You begin to skid on an icy road and your rear wheels slide to the right. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Steer to the right, in the direction the rear is sliding

Answer

Steering in the direction the rear of the vehicle is sliding helps bring the car back in line without overcorrecting.

Question 3

What is 'black ice' and where does it most commonly form?

Accepted Answer

A thin, nearly invisible ice layer that forms on bridges, overpasses, and shaded areas

Answer

Black ice is a thin, transparent ice layer that looks like wet pavement and forms first on bridges, overpasses, and shaded spots.

Question 4

When driving in fog, which headlight setting should you use?

Accepted Answer

Low-beam headlights

Answer

Low beams reduce glare because high beams reflect off the fog back into your eyes.

Question 5

If your vehicle becomes stuck in a snowdrift in a remote area of Alaska, what is generally the safest action?

Accepted Answer

Stay with your vehicle and run the engine sparingly with a window cracked

Answer

Staying with your vehicle keeps you sheltered and easier to find, while running the engine sparingly with ventilation prevents carbon monoxide poisoning.

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AK DMV Weather and Hazardous Conditions 2