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

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?

Accepted Answer

A thin, nearly invisible layer of ice on the road

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Early morning and at night when temperatures drop

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Icier than the surrounding road

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Ease off the accelerator and steer smoothly

Answer

Releasing the accelerator lets the wheels regain traction while gentle steering keeps control.

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