ELDT Extreme Driving Conditions 2

Question 1

When driving on a slippery road, how should you use the brakes to avoid skidding?

Accepted Answer

Brake gently and gradually

Answer

Slam the brakes hard once

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Pump the brakes only when stopped

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Never use the brakes at all

Question 2

What is 'black ice' and why is it dangerous?

Accepted Answer

A thin, nearly invisible layer of ice on the road

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Ice that only forms on black asphalt in summer

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A type of packed snow that is easy to see

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Ice that improves tire traction

Question 3

In what part of the day is black ice most likely to form?

Accepted Answer

Early morning and at night when temperatures drop

Answer

Only at midday

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During heavy afternoon rain

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Never during winter

Question 4

When you approach a bridge or overpass in freezing weather, you should expect them to be:

Accepted Answer

Icier than the surrounding road

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Warmer than the road

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Always dry

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Free of any ice

Question 5

What should you do if your drive wheels start to skid on ice?

Accepted Answer

Ease off the accelerator and steer smoothly

Answer

Accelerate harder to gain traction

Answer

Brake as hard as possible

Answer

Turn the wheel sharply the opposite way

Question 6

How does reducing your speed help when driving in snow or ice?

Accepted Answer

It increases traction and gives more time to react

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It has no effect on control

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It makes braking distance longer

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It causes the tires to overheat

Question 7

Before winter driving, checking your tire tread depth is important because:

Accepted Answer

Worn tires greatly reduce traction on snow and ice

Answer

Tread depth does not affect winter driving

Answer

Bald tires grip snow better

Answer

Tread only matters in summer