RTA Safe Driving Practices 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

4 seconds

Answer

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

Question 2

What does hydroplaning mean?

Accepted Answer

Your tires lose contact with the road surface due to water

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The edge of the travel lane — do not cross

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Shift into neutral and apply the brakes

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Cruise control should be avoided in wet conditions

Answer

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

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