Special Driving Conditions Flashcards

When driving in Indiana during a winter storm, what should you do before your trip?

Answer: Clear all snow and ice from the entire vehicle including roof

Indiana drivers must clear all snow and ice from the entire vehicle before driving, as snow on roofs can fly off and create hazards for other drivers.

If an Indiana driver experiences brake failure while driving downhill, the best initial action is:

Answer: Downshift to a lower gear to use engine braking

Downshifting to a lower gear uses engine compression braking to slow the vehicle, providing controlled deceleration when service brakes fail.

What is the Indiana recommendation for following distance in rain?

Answer: Double the normal following distance to at least 6 seconds

Rain reduces traction and increases stopping distances, so Indiana recommends at least doubling the normal following distance to 6 seconds or more.

When sharing the road with large trucks in Indiana, where should passenger vehicle drivers avoid driving?

Answer: All of the above

Indiana drivers should avoid all four blind spots around large trucks (front, rear, and both sides), as truck drivers cannot see vehicles in those areas.

In Indiana, what should drivers do when approaching a stopped school bus with alternating flashing yellow lights?

Answer: Slow down and prepare to stop

Alternating flashing yellow lights on a school bus warn that the bus is preparing to stop — drivers should slow down and be prepared to stop when red lights activate.

When is it safest to pass a bicycle in Indiana when traveling on a two-lane road?

Answer: Both B and C

Indiana law requires at least 3 feet of clearance when passing cyclists, and it is safest to pass only when a passing zone is available with clear visibility.