MN MN Safe Driving and Special Conditions

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

In winter conditions, Minnesota drivers should greatly increase following distance and use smooth, gradual inputs to avoid loss of control.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

To correct a skid, steer in the direction you want to go and ease off the accelerator — do not brake sharply.

Question 3

In Minnesota, when must you use your windshield wipers?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Minnesota requires use of windshield wipers whenever weather conditions — rain, snow, fog, or sleet — make them necessary.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Turn around — never drive through unknown water depth

Answer

Turn around, don't drown — even 6 inches of moving water can knock a person down, and 2 feet can sweep away a vehicle.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Sun glare reduces visibility significantly — slow down, use the visor, wear sunglasses, and increase following distance.

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