Weather and Hazardous Conditions Flashcards

Where does ice tend to form first when temperatures drop?

Answer: On bridges and overpasses

Bridges freeze first because cold air circulates both above and below the road surface.

If your rear wheels begin to skid, which way should you steer?

Answer: In the direction the rear of the vehicle is sliding

Steering into the skid brings the rear wheels back in line with the front of the vehicle.

After driving through deep water, what should you do to restore your brakes?

Answer: Apply the brakes gently while driving slowly until they work normally

Light braking at low speed creates heat that dries wet brake linings and restores stopping power.

What is the safest response when you encounter a flooded section of roadway?

Answer: Turn around and find another route

Even shallow moving water can stall your engine or sweep a vehicle away, so you should never attempt to cross.

When strong crosswinds are blowing, which vehicles are affected the most?

Answer: High-profile vehicles like trucks, buses, and vehicles towing trailers

Tall vehicles and trailers present a large surface for wind and can be pushed out of their lane.

Driving into bright sun glare near sunrise or sunset, you should:

Answer: Slow down and use your sun visor

Reducing speed and blocking glare with the visor helps compensate for sharply reduced visibility.

In snowy conditions, gentle acceleration from a stop helps you avoid:

Answer: Spinning your drive wheels and losing traction

Easing onto the gas keeps the drive wheels from spinning on slick surfaces so the tires can grip.