PennDOT Driving in Hazardous Conditions 2

Question 1

When driving in fog, you should use your:

Accepted Answer

Low-beam headlights to reduce glare

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High-beam headlights to see farther ahead

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Hazard lights only

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Interior lights to signal other drivers

Question 2

On a snowy road, how much extra following distance should you allow compared to dry conditions?

Accepted Answer

Three times the normal distance

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The same distance

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Two times the normal distance

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Ten times the normal distance

Question 3

When your vehicle begins to hydroplane, you should:

Accepted Answer

Ease off the gas and steer straight

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Brake firmly to regain traction

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Accelerate to push through the water

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Turn the wheel sharply to redirect

Question 4

Which road surface becomes most slippery at temperatures just above freezing?

Accepted Answer

Black ice

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Packed snow

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Wet asphalt

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Dry gravel

Question 5

When driving in heavy rain, you notice your wipers are not clearing the windshield effectively. You should:

Accepted Answer

Pull off the road safely and wait for conditions to improve

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Continue driving and lean forward to see better

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Drive faster to reach your destination quicker

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Turn on interior defrost only

Question 6

What should you do if you encounter a flooded road in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

Never attempt to drive through flooded roads

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Drive through slowly at 5 mph

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Drive through quickly to avoid getting stuck

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Only cross if water is below your headlights

Question 7

When driving in high winds, which type of vehicle is most at risk of being blown off course?

Accepted Answer

High-profile vehicles like trucks and SUVs

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Sedans

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Sports cars

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Low-clearance vehicles