MN MN Safe Driving and Special Conditions

Question 1

When driving in icy or snowy conditions in Minnesota, you should:

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Increase following distance to 8-10 seconds and accelerate and brake gradually

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Drive at the posted speed limit since roads are maintained

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Use cruise control to maintain a steady speed

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Apply brakes firmly if the vehicle begins to skid

Question 2

If your vehicle goes into a skid on ice, you should:

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Steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go and ease off the gas

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Brake firmly and steer opposite to the skid

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Accelerate to regain traction

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Turn the wheel sharply in the opposite direction

Question 3

In Minnesota, when must you use your windshield wipers?

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Whenever weather conditions require them, including fog, rain, or snow

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Only during heavy rain

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Only when visibility is less than 200 feet

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Whenever you use your headlights

Question 4

When driving through a flooded road in Minnesota, you should:

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Turn around — never drive through unknown water depth

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Drive slowly through the center if it appears shallow

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Accelerate through quickly to prevent stalling

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Follow other vehicles closely to gauge depth

Question 5

What should you do when driving toward a bright sun that reduces your visibility?

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Slow down, use the sun visor, and increase following distance

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Speed up to pass through the glare zone faster

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Pull over and wait for the sun angle to change

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Switch to high beams to improve your forward visibility

Question 6

What is hydroplaning and how do you respond if it occurs?

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Tires ride on a water film — ease off the gas and steer straight until traction returns

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The engine overheats in rain — pull over and let it cool

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Brakes fail in wet conditions — pump them rapidly

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Visibility drops to zero in rain — turn on high beams