PA DMV Special Driving Conditions Flashcards
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When driving in fog in Pennsylvania, which lights should you use?
Answer: Low beams
Low beams should be used in fog because high beams reflect off fog particles and reduce visibility further.
When driving on ice or packed snow in Pennsylvania, you should increase your following distance to at least:
Answer: 8–10 seconds
On ice or packed snow, Pennsylvania recommends increasing following distance to 8–10 seconds to allow adequate stopping distance.
If your vehicle begins to skid in Pennsylvania, you should:
Answer: Steer in the direction you want to go and ease off the gas
To recover from a skid, steer in the direction you want to travel and gently ease off the accelerator.
When approaching a flooded roadway in Pennsylvania, the safest action is to:
Answer: Turn around and find an alternate route
You should never attempt to drive through a flooded road — turn around and find an alternate route because just 6 inches of water can cause loss of control.
In Pennsylvania, when must headlights be turned on?
Answer: From sunset to sunrise and whenever visibility is less than 1,000 feet
Pennsylvania law requires headlights from sunset to sunrise and anytime visibility is reduced to less than 1,000 feet.
When driving in heavy rain on Pennsylvania highways, which technique best prevents hydroplaning?
Answer: Reduce speed and avoid sudden steering or braking
Reducing speed and avoiding abrupt inputs is the best way to prevent hydroplaning on wet roads.