GDL Adverse Weather and Road Conditions

Question 1

Under GDL rules, what is the recommended action for a new driver when it begins to rain heavily?

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and increase following distance

Answer

Maintain normal speed since rain rarely causes accidents

Answer

Turn on hazard lights and continue at the same speed

Answer

Pull into the left lane to avoid puddles on the right

Question 2

When driving on a wet road, a new GDL driver should increase their following distance to at least how many seconds?

Accepted Answer

4–5 seconds

Answer

2 seconds

Answer

3 seconds

Answer

1 second

Question 3

What is hydroplaning?

Accepted Answer

A vehicle sliding on a thin layer of water on the road surface

Answer

Skidding caused by worn brake pads

Answer

Fishtailing due to rear-wheel drive

Answer

Oversteering when making a sharp turn

Question 4

If a GDL permit holder begins to hydroplane, what should they do?

Accepted Answer

Ease off the gas and steer straight until traction returns

Answer

Brake hard and steer sharply to the shoulder

Answer

Accelerate to push through the water

Answer

Engage the emergency brake immediately

Question 5

When driving in fog, a new driver should use:

Accepted Answer

Low-beam headlights or fog lights

Answer

High-beam headlights to see farther ahead

Answer

Hazard lights only, no headlights

Answer

No lights, since they reflect off fog

Question 6

A GDL driver encounters black ice on a bridge. What is the safest action?

Accepted Answer

Release the gas pedal gently and avoid sudden inputs

Answer

Brake firmly to reduce speed quickly

Answer

Steer sharply to the right to reach the shoulder

Answer

Accelerate to clear the ice quickly

Question 7

In which situation should a GDL driver consider pulling over and waiting rather than continuing to drive?

Accepted Answer

Whiteout snow conditions with near-zero visibility

Answer

Light rain with good visibility

Answer

Sunny weather with mild wind

Answer

Overcast skies with dry pavement