PennDOT Driving in Hazardous Conditions 4

Question 1

If your rear wheels skid to the right on an icy road, you should steer:

Accepted Answer

To the right, in the direction of the skid

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To the left, opposite the skid direction

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Straight ahead and apply the brakes

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Hard to the left and accelerate

Question 2

When is black ice most commonly found on Pennsylvania roads?

Accepted Answer

On bridges and overpasses even when roads appear clear

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During midday when temperatures peak

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Only on unpaved rural roads

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Exclusively during snowstorms

Question 3

When visibility drops to less than 100 feet due to fog or heavy snow, what is the maximum legal speed in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

35 mph

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55 mph

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25 mph

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There is no specific speed limit — just drive slowly

Question 4

What does a 'rumble strip' on the shoulder of a Pennsylvania highway warn you about?

Accepted Answer

You are drifting out of your lane toward the shoulder

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You are approaching a toll plaza

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A school zone is ahead

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A bridge with icy conditions is ahead

Question 5

During a severe thunderstorm, lightning strikes near your vehicle. The safest place to be is:

Accepted Answer

Inside the vehicle with windows rolled up

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Under a large tree

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Outside the vehicle on low ground

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On a bridge overpass

Question 6

What is the safest action when you encounter a dust storm that suddenly reduces visibility to near zero?

Accepted Answer

Pull completely off the road, turn off lights, and keep foot off the brake

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Slow down and continue driving

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Turn on your hazard lights and continue at 25 mph

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Follow the center line markings closely

Question 7

When driving in heavy snow, if you become stuck, the recommended technique is to:

Accepted Answer

Alternate between forward and reverse with gentle throttle to rock free

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Spin the wheels at high RPM to melt the snow

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Accelerate hard in reverse to break free

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Get out and push while someone accelerates