WA DMV Weather and Hazardous Conditions 3

Question 1

Where does ice tend to form first when temperatures drop?

Accepted Answer

On bridges and overpasses

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

In the direction the rear of the vehicle is sliding

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Apply the brakes gently while driving slowly until they work normally

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Turn around and find another route

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

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