PennDOT Driving in Hazardous Conditions 3

Question 1

In Pennsylvania, when must you turn on your headlights during precipitation?

Accepted Answer

Whenever windshield wipers are in use

Answer

Pennsylvania law requires headlights to be on whenever windshield wipers are in use due to rain, snow, or other precipitation.

Question 2

When approaching a curve on a slippery road, you should:

Accepted Answer

Slow down before entering the curve

Answer

Braking before a curve, not during it, gives you the best control on slippery surfaces.

Question 3

What is the primary danger of driving through standing water at highway speed?

Accepted Answer

Hydroplaning

Answer

At highway speeds, tires cannot dispel water fast enough, causing the vehicle to ride on a film of water and lose steering control.

Question 4

During a blizzard with near-zero visibility, the safest action is to:

Accepted Answer

Pull off the road, turn on hazard lights, and wait

Answer

Pulling off the road with hazard lights on alerts other drivers to your position while keeping you out of traffic.

Question 5

When driving on ice, the best way to slow down is to:

Accepted Answer

Apply steady, gentle brake pressure or use engine braking

Answer

Gentle, steady braking (or engine braking in lower gear) avoids locking wheels and skidding on ice.

(PennDOT) Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Practice Test