ELDT Speed and Space Management 3

Question 1

On a wet road, how much should you increase your following distance?

Accepted Answer

Add at least one second

Answer

On wet roads, add at least one second to your normal following distance.

Question 2

On packed snow, roughly how much should you increase following distance?

Accepted Answer

At least double the normal distance

Answer

On packed snow you should at least double your following distance.

Question 3

What is 'hydroplaning'?

Accepted Answer

Tires ride on a film of water and lose road contact

Answer

Hydroplaning occurs when tires lose contact with the road and ride on water.

Question 4

How should you respond if you begin to hydroplane?

Accepted Answer

Release the accelerator and keep steering straight

Answer

Ease off the gas and hold the wheel steady until tires regain traction.

Question 5

When driving in fog, what speed adjustment is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and increase following distance

Answer

Reduce speed and add space because visibility and stopping ability are reduced.

Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) Practice Test