PennDOT Driving in Hazardous Conditions 2

Question 1

When driving in fog, you should use your:

Accepted Answer

Low-beam headlights to reduce glare

Answer

Low-beam headlights reduce glare and reflection in fog, improving visibility more than high beams.

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

Answer

Pennsylvania recommends at least three times the normal following distance on snowy or icy roads.

Question 3

When your vehicle begins to hydroplane, you should:

Accepted Answer

Ease off the gas and steer straight

Answer

Easing off the accelerator and steering straight allows tires to regain contact with the road surface.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Black ice

Answer

Black ice forms a nearly invisible glaze on pavement that is extremely slippery, especially near freezing temperatures.

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

Answer

If you cannot see clearly, pulling off the road safely is the safest action to take.

(PennDOT) Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Practice Test