Driving in Adverse Weather Conditions Flashcards
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Which type of LGV is most at risk from strong crosswinds on an exposed road?
Answer: An empty or lightly loaded high-sided vehicle
Empty or lightly loaded high-sided vehicles have a large surface area exposed to the wind and insufficient weight to resist being blown off course.
What makes black ice particularly dangerous for LGV drivers?
Answer: It is nearly invisible and can cause sudden severe loss of traction without warning
Black ice is transparent and almost impossible to detect visually, meaning drivers can experience sudden and severe loss of traction with very little warning.
What checks should an LGV driver carry out before starting a long winter journey?
Answer: Antifreeze levels, battery condition, and tyre tread depth
Cold weather affects multiple vehicle systems, so antifreeze, battery condition, and tyre tread depth must all be checked before a winter journey.
When should rear fog lights be switched off after fog has cleared?
Answer: As soon as visibility improves beyond 100 metres
Rear fog lights must be switched off once visibility exceeds 100 metres, as leaving them on can dazzle and mislead drivers behind you.
What is the main braking hazard when an LGV drives through deep standing water?
Answer: Brake fade as water soaks drum or disc braking surfaces
Driving through deep water can soak drum or disc braking surfaces, causing brake fade and severely reduced braking effectiveness until the brakes dry out.
In heavy rain, what is the safest action an LGV driver can take to protect other road users?
Answer: Reduce speed and greatly increase the following distance
Reducing speed and increasing following distance makes the vehicle safer and more predictable to other road users in heavy rain conditions.
If your LGV begins to skid on ice, what is the correct initial response?
Answer: Ease off the accelerator and steer gently into the skid
Easing off the accelerator and gently steering into the skid allows the wheels to gradually regain traction without making the skid worse.