Safe Driving Practices Flashcards

When driving in heavy rain, you should increase your following distance to at least:

Answer: 4 seconds

In heavy rain, stopping distances increase significantly, so a following distance of at least 4 seconds is recommended.

What does hydroplaning mean?

Answer: Your tires lose contact with the road surface due to water

Hydroplaning occurs when a layer of water builds between the tires and road surface, causing loss of traction and steering control.

A solid white line along the right edge of the roadway indicates:

Answer: The edge of the travel lane — do not cross

A solid white edge line marks the right boundary of the travel lane and should not be crossed except in an emergency.

If your accelerator pedal sticks while driving, you should first:

Answer: Shift into neutral and apply the brakes

Shifting into neutral removes engine power to the wheels, allowing you to brake safely and pull off the road.

Which of the following is true about driving with cruise control in rain?

Answer: Cruise control should be avoided in wet conditions

Cruise control can cause dangerous speed surges if a tire hydroplanes, so it should be turned off in wet conditions.

When should you use your vehicle's hazard lights while driving?

Answer: When your vehicle is a hazard or moving significantly slower than traffic

Hazard lights should be used when your vehicle is a danger to other drivers, such as when moving very slowly on a highway.

What is the primary danger of driving while fatigued?

Answer: Decreased reaction time and risk of falling asleep at the wheel

Fatigue severely impairs reaction time and judgment, and a drowsy driver can fall asleep for seconds — enough to cause a fatal crash.