ELDT Extreme Driving Conditions 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When driving on a slippery road, how should you use the brakes to avoid skidding?
- Brake gently and gradually (Correct answer)
- Slam the brakes hard once
- Pump the brakes only when stopped
- Never use the brakes at all
Correct answer: Brake gently and gradually
Gentle, gradual braking reduces the chance of locking the wheels and skidding on slippery surfaces.
Question 2: What is 'black ice' and why is it dangerous?
- A thin, nearly invisible layer of ice on the road (Correct answer)
- Ice that only forms on black asphalt in summer
- A type of packed snow that is easy to see
- Ice that improves tire traction
Correct answer: A thin, nearly invisible layer of ice on the road
Black ice is a thin transparent layer that is hard to see, making roads deceptively slippery.
Question 3: In what part of the day is black ice most likely to form?
- Early morning and at night when temperatures drop (Correct answer)
- Only at midday
- During heavy afternoon rain
- Never during winter
Correct answer: Early morning and at night when temperatures drop
Black ice forms most often in early morning or overnight when temperatures fall below freezing.
Question 4: When you approach a bridge or overpass in freezing weather, you should expect them to be:
- Icier than the surrounding road (Correct answer)
- Warmer than the road
- Always dry
- Free of any ice
Correct answer: Icier than the surrounding road
Bridges and overpasses freeze first because cold air circulates above and below them.
Question 5: What should you do if your drive wheels start to skid on ice?
- Ease off the accelerator and steer smoothly (Correct answer)
- Accelerate harder to gain traction
- Brake as hard as possible
- Turn the wheel sharply the opposite way
Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator and steer smoothly
Releasing the accelerator lets the wheels regain traction while gentle steering keeps control.
Question 6: How does reducing your speed help when driving in snow or ice?
- It increases traction and gives more time to react (Correct answer)
- It has no effect on control
- It makes braking distance longer
- It causes the tires to overheat
Correct answer: It increases traction and gives more time to react
Lower speeds improve traction and lengthen the time available to react to hazards.
Question 7: Before winter driving, checking your tire tread depth is important because:
- Worn tires greatly reduce traction on snow and ice (Correct answer)
- Tread depth does not affect winter driving
- Bald tires grip snow better
- Tread only matters in summer
Correct answer: Worn tires greatly reduce traction on snow and ice
Adequate tread depth is essential for gripping slippery winter surfaces.
ELDT Extreme Driving Conditions 2
When driving on a slippery road, how should you use the brakes to avoid skidding?