AK DMV Weather and Hazardous Conditions 3

Question 1

Why should you slow down before reaching a bridge or overpass in freezing weather?

Accepted Answer

Bridges freeze before the rest of the road because cold air circulates above and below them

Answer

Cold air surrounds a bridge deck on both sides, so it loses heat faster and ices over before regular road surfaces.

Question 2

You encounter a moose standing on the roadway at dusk during a snowstorm. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down or stop and wait for it to leave; do not swerve suddenly

Answer

Moose are unpredictable and heavy enough to cause fatal crashes, so slow down or stop rather than swerving or provoking them.

Question 3

In whiteout conditions where visibility drops to near zero, what is the safest action?

Accepted Answer

Pull completely off the road, stop, and turn on hazard lights

Answer

When you cannot see, get fully off the roadway and make your vehicle visible rather than stopping in a travel lane or tailgating.

Question 4

How does driving during long winter darkness in Alaska affect your driving?

Accepted Answer

Reduced visibility and fatigue require slower speeds and extra alertness

Answer

Extended darkness limits visibility and increases fatigue, so drivers must slow down and stay especially alert.

Question 5

What is the safest way to brake on a slippery road if your vehicle has antilock brakes (ABS)?

Accepted Answer

Apply firm, steady pressure and let the ABS pulse

Answer

With ABS you should press the pedal firmly and hold it, allowing the system to prevent wheel lockup automatically.

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