TN DMV Special Driving Conditions

Question 1

What should you do first when your vehicle begins to skid on ice?

Accepted Answer

Ease off the gas and steer in the direction of the skid

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Apply the brakes firmly

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Turn the steering wheel sharply in the opposite direction

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Accelerate to regain traction

Question 2

What is the recommended following distance on wet or slippery roads?

Accepted Answer

At least double the normal following distance

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The same as dry conditions

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Only one car length more

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At least 10 car lengths regardless of speed

Question 3

When driving in fog, you should use:

Accepted Answer

Low-beam headlights

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High-beam headlights

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Hazard lights only

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No lights if it's daytime

Question 4

What is hydroplaning?

Accepted Answer

When tires lose contact with the road due to a layer of water

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When the engine overheats in heavy rain

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When windshield wipers cannot keep up with rain

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When brakes fail to engage on a wet surface

Question 5

When driving at night, you should dim your high beams when an oncoming vehicle is within:

Accepted Answer

500 feet

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1,000 feet

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200 feet

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100 feet

Question 6

What should you do if you experience a tire blowout at highway speed?

Accepted Answer

Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and steer straight

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Brake hard immediately to stop

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Turn sharply toward the shoulder

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Accelerate briefly to maintain stability then brake