Driver Licensing Road Emergencies and Special Conditions 2

Question 1

What should you do if you are driving and a tornado is spotted nearby?

Accepted Answer

Drive perpendicular to the tornado's path and seek a sturdy building or ditch

Answer

Drive toward the tornado to get a better view

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Stay in your vehicle with windows closed

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Drive under a highway overpass for shelter

Question 2

What is the safe following distance for driving in heavy fog?

Accepted Answer

Use fog lines and increase following distance significantly

Answer

Same as normal conditions

Answer

Tailgate other vehicles to use their lights as a guide

Answer

Drive in the left lane where visibility is best

Question 3

Why is driving while very angry or emotionally upset dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Emotional distress impairs concentration, judgment, and reaction time similarly to intoxication

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Only sleepiness affects driving performance

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Anger improves focus and driving performance

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Emotional state only affects passenger comfort

Question 4

What should you do if you are driving and begin to experience a medical emergency such as a seizure warning?

Accepted Answer

Signal, pull over safely as fast as possible, stop the engine, and call for help

Answer

Quickly complete your destination before stopping

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Call 911 while continuing to drive

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Have a passenger take control of the wheel while moving

Question 5

What is the purpose of road flares or emergency triangles after a breakdown?

Accepted Answer

To warn approaching drivers of your stopped vehicle to prevent rear-end collisions

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To guide you to the nearest exit

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To signal a tow truck from a distance

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To illuminate the engine compartment for repairs

Question 6

When driving in heavy rain, why should you avoid using cruise control?

Accepted Answer

Cruise control can cause loss of control on wet surfaces by continuing acceleration during hydroplaning

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Cruise control drains the battery faster in rain

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Rain interferes with the cruise control sensors

Answer

Cruise control is illegal in wet conditions