RI DMV Weather and Hazardous Conditions 4

Question 1

You are caught driving in a sudden whiteout snow squall on I-95. What is the recommended response?

Accepted Answer

Slow down gradually, turn on low-beam headlights, and increase following distance

Answer

Gradually reducing speed with low beams on and extra space avoids chain-reaction crashes in a whiteout.

Question 2

If your brakes get wet after driving through deep water, how can you dry them?

Accepted Answer

Drive slowly while lightly pressing the brake pedal

Answer

Light brake application while moving creates gentle friction that heats and dries the brake surfaces.

Question 3

During winter driving, what should you do before starting a trip if snow has covered your car overnight?

Accepted Answer

Clear snow and ice from all windows, lights, mirrors, and the roof

Answer

Snow left on the vehicle can slide onto your windshield or fly off and endanger other drivers.

Question 4

You encounter a flooded section of road after a coastal storm. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Turn around and find another route

Answer

Even shallow moving water can stall your engine or sweep a vehicle away, so never drive through floodwater.

Question 5

How does the stopping distance on packed snow compare to stopping distance on dry pavement?

Accepted Answer

It can be several times longer

Answer

Packed snow greatly reduces tire traction, multiplying the distance needed to stop.

(RI DMV) Rhode Island Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test