PennDOT Driving in Hazardous Conditions 5

Question 1

In Pennsylvania, at what outside temperature should you be most alert for unexpected ice on road surfaces?

Accepted Answer

Between 25°F and 35°F (-4°C to 2°C)

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Below 20°F (-6°C)

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Exactly 32°F (0°C) only

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Above 40°F (4°C)

Question 2

When driving in sleet or freezing rain, which surface is likely to be the slipperiest?

Accepted Answer

A shaded section of road under trees

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A concrete highway with grooves

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An open stretch of sun-exposed asphalt

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A freshly plowed lane

Question 3

What does it mean when a Pennsylvania highway sign reads 'PennDOT Road Condition: Restricted'?

Accepted Answer

Travel is strongly discouraged except for emergencies

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Only commercial vehicles may use the road

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The road is completely closed to all traffic

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Speed limit is reduced by half

Question 4

When following a snow plow on a Pennsylvania highway, how much distance should you maintain?

Accepted Answer

At least 200 feet

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At least 50 feet

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At least 100 feet

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At least 500 feet

Question 5

When a front-wheel-drive vehicle begins to skid, the front wheels lose traction and the car plows straight ahead. You should:

Accepted Answer

Release the accelerator and allow speed to drop to regain steering

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Apply full brakes and hold the wheel straight

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Steer sharply in the opposite direction

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Accelerate to push the front wheels into traction

Question 6

Under Pennsylvania's Move Over Law during hazardous weather, if you cannot safely change lanes away from an emergency vehicle, you must:

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed to at least 20 mph below the posted speed limit

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Stop completely on the highway

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Maintain your current speed

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Sound your horn and proceed normally

Question 7

When preparing for winter driving in Pennsylvania, which of the following is NOT recommended?

Accepted Answer

Warming up the vehicle inside a closed garage to pre-heat the engine

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Checking tire pressure regularly since cold air reduces pressure

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Clearing all snow and ice from every window and the roof before driving

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Keeping the fuel tank at least half full to add weight and prevent fuel line freeze