Reduced Traction
What is Hydroplaning?
When a vehicle loses traction while over water.
What is skid on a car?
When a vehicle's tires loses all of its grip on the road.
What are evasive actions?
Actions that a driver takes to avoid a crash.
What should a driver do right after being involved in a crash?
Stop and avoid obstructing traffic as much as possible.
What causes Hydroplaning?
Excessive speed over bodies of water on the road.
What causes cars to skid?
Excessive speed, braking too quickly, and sharp steering.
How should a driver position their hands on the wheel?
At the 3 and 9 o'clock positions on the wheel.
True or False: If the accident is not too severe, 911 does not need to be involved and information does not need to be exchanged.
FALSE, always take part in legal and financial actions/responsibilities when involved in a crash.
The deeper the water is on the road, what happens?
The more water, the less effective tire tread/traction will be while driving.
How can you prevent your car from skidding?
Braking and steering smoothly, and maintaining appropriate speeds for the conditions given.
What are the three evasive actions a driver can take?
Evasive Steering, evasive braking, or evasive acceleration.
How can you let on coming traffic know of a crash ahead?
Send someone to warn approaching traffic OR place warning devices.
What speed should you maintain to prevent Hydroplaning?
30 - 50 mph.
What are the TWO types of car skidding called?
Understeer and Oversteer.
Which evasive action should you resort to first, evasive braking or evasive steering?
Evasive steering should be the first option, and if no other choice, use evasive braking.
What should you NEVER do once getting into a crash?
Leave the area or drive away (Hit-And-Run).
What are TWO signs of Hydroplaning areas?
1. Puddles on the road with bubbles.
2. Slushing sound from the tires.
What is Understeer skidding AND what is Oversteer skidding?
Understeer: When your front tires loses traction.
Oversteer: When your rear tires lose traction.
When should evasive acceleration be used?
At intersections and in merging situations to avoid and prevent crashes.
After notifying the police, what THREE things should you do before leaving the crash scene?
1. Exchange info with others involved.
2. Document the event/crash.
3. Notify your insurance carrier.