MD DMV Weather and Hazardous Conditions

Question 1

What is hydroplaning and how do you recover from it?

Accepted Answer

Tires losing contact with the road due to water; ease off the gas and steer straight

Answer

Hydroplaning occurs when a layer of water prevents tire contact with the road. To recover, ease off the accelerator, avoid braking, and steer straight until traction returns.

Question 2

What should you do when driving in heavy fog?

Accepted Answer

Use low-beam headlights, reduce speed, and increase following distance

Answer

In fog, use low beams (high beams reflect off fog and reduce visibility), slow down, and increase your following distance to allow more reaction time.

Question 3

When are roads most slippery during rain?

Accepted Answer

During the first few minutes of rainfall when oil and water mix on the surface

Answer

Roads are most slippery during the first few minutes of rain when water mixes with accumulated oil and grease on the surface before being washed away.

Question 4

What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid on ice?

Accepted Answer

Steer in the direction you want to go and avoid slamming the brakes

Answer

When skidding on ice, steer gently in the direction you want to travel, ease off the gas, and avoid sudden braking which can worsen the skid.

Question 5

What is the correct procedure for driving through standing water?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, drive through steadily, and test brakes afterward

Answer

Drive slowly and steadily through standing water to avoid splashing and loss of control. After passing through, lightly tap your brakes to dry them.

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MD DMV Weather and Hazardous Conditions