Weather
Rain, Wind, Mud, Ice and Snow, Blowing Sand, Fog, Mist and Smoke
Adverse weather conditions
When atmospheric conditions reduce visibility by this much, you discontinue operation
200 feet or less
How far ahead can you see with low beams
250 feet
A professional driver drives directly alongside a large vehicle at high speed on a freeway
False
% grade is the drop in elevation for this many feet traveled
100 feet
The first rain is usually the most dangerous
What is the Basic Speed Law
Don't drive faster than is reasonable or prudent, given the weather, visibility, traffic and surface
Driving at this time is more dangerous than driving during day or night
Twilight
Before turning, continuous signal shall be given for this length
Last 100 feet traveled
Steep, long grades should be expected here
Mountains
When driving in winds, the side of the vehicle acts like a ____
Sail on a sailboat
What is the maximum glasses temple width
1/2 inch
Part of the road that freezes first
Bridges and overpasses
Exit freeway in this lane
Deceleration lane
Use road signs and experience to establish this
Target speed
Clear water frozen on black pavement
Black Ice
1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise
Darkness
Tread depth of snow tires
6/32 of an inch
What is the purpose of the acceleration lane
Increase vehicle to freeway speed
After reaching your target speed, use firm brake pressure to slow this much below target
5 mph
When stuck in mud, use the transmission this way
Alternate 1st gear and reverse
You must dim your high beam headlights at this distance from the rear
300 feet
Best surface for traction
Dry concrete
What is the area called where you merge from the acceleration lane to the freeway
Merge area
Overheating the brakes causes this
Brake fade