IN DMV Special Driving Conditions

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Low-beam headlights or fog lights

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High-beam headlights to see farther

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Hazard flashers only

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No lights to avoid blinding others

Question 2

What is hydroplaning in Indiana driving conditions?

Accepted Answer

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

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When a vehicle's brakes overheat on wet roads

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When windshield wipers fail in heavy rain

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When a vehicle fishtails in standing water

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed drastically and increase following distance

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Apply brakes firmly and quickly to stop

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Accelerate quickly to maintain momentum

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Use the parking brake to slow down gradually

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Brake hard and turn sharply away from the skid

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Accelerate to regain traction quickly

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Apply the parking brake immediately

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Pull safely off the road and remain in the vehicle

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Pull under a bridge or overpass for protection

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Continue driving but reduce speed by 5 mph

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Turn on hazard flashers and maintain normal speed

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Headlights must be on whenever windshield wipers are in use

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Headlights are optional during daytime rain

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Only parking lights are required in light rain

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Headlights are required only at night in rain