Special Driving Conditions Flashcards

When driving in heavy fog in Indiana, drivers should use:

Answer: Low-beam headlights or fog lights

Low-beam headlights or dedicated fog lights should be used in heavy fog because high beams reflect off fog and reduce visibility further.

What is hydroplaning in Indiana driving conditions?

Answer: When tires lose contact with the road and ride on a water film

Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on a thin film of water rather than the road surface, causing loss of steering and braking control.

When driving on ice or packed snow in Indiana, drivers should:

Answer: Reduce speed drastically and increase following distance

On icy or snow-packed roads, drivers must reduce speed significantly and increase their following distance to allow much greater stopping distances.

In Indiana, what should a driver do if their vehicle starts to skid?

Answer: Steer into the direction of the skid and ease off the gas

When skidding, Indiana drivers should ease off the accelerator and steer gently in the direction the rear of the vehicle is sliding to regain control.

During a severe thunderstorm with high winds in Indiana, what should drivers consider?

Answer: Pull safely off the road and remain in the vehicle

During severe storms, Indiana drivers should exit the roadway safely, park well away from bridges, and remain in the vehicle for protection.

What Indiana law applies to headlight use during rain, snow, sleet, or hail?

Answer: Headlights must be on whenever windshield wipers are in use

Indiana law requires headlights to be turned on anytime windshield wipers are in use due to precipitation, improving visibility for all drivers.