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Weather & Hazardous Conditions Flashcards

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  1. A TLC driver notices that their vehicle is fishtailing on a snowy highway. The FIRST corrective action should be:

    Answer: Release the gas pedal gently and steer into the skid

    Releasing the accelerator gradually and steering in the direction of the rear-end slide allows the tires to regain grip without over-correcting.

  2. Under NYC TLC regulations, which weather condition requires a TLC driver to have functioning windshield washers?

    Answer: At all times the vehicle is in service

    TLC vehicle maintenance standards require windshield washers to be fully operational at all times the vehicle is in service.

  3. During a strong thunderstorm, lightning strikes very close to your vehicle. What should a TLC driver do?

    Answer: Stay inside the vehicle with windows up, as the car acts as a Faraday cage

    A vehicle with a metal roof and body acts as a Faraday cage, protecting occupants from lightning; staying inside with windows closed is safest.

  4. How should a TLC driver adjust speed when driving through road construction zones during heavy rain?

    Answer: Reduce speed below posted construction zone limits due to compounded hazards

    Construction zones combined with rain present compounded hazards including uneven surfaces, reduced visibility, and workers; speed should be reduced below posted limits.

  5. What should a TLC driver do if their vehicle gets stuck in deep snow while transporting a passenger?

    Answer: Ensure passenger safety, contact dispatch, and attempt gentle rocking if safe

    Passenger safety is the priority; contact dispatch, and only attempt gentle rocking motions between forward and reverse to free the vehicle.

  6. When is it appropriate for a TLC driver to use hazard lights while driving in rain?

    Answer: Hazard lights should generally not be used while driving in rain as they confuse other drivers

    In most U.S. states including New York, using hazard lights while driving in rain is illegal or inadvisable because they can confuse drivers about whether the vehicle is moving or stopped.

  7. What effect does heavy rain have on a vehicle's tire traction, and how should a TLC driver respond?

    Answer: Rain reduces traction, requiring slower speeds and increased following distance

    Water on the road reduces tire-to-pavement friction, increasing stopping distances and the risk of hydroplaning, which requires reduced speed and greater following distance.