Wind, Sandstorms, & Fog
When driving in fog, you should a. Use no headlights b. use low beams c. use high beams
b. use low beams
True or False: High beams are okay to use when there are other drivers nearby
False!
To combat loss of traction, what should following distance be?
3-car following distance
What does SMOG stand for:
Signal
Inside Mirror
Outside Mirror
Go Over Easy
When driving in adverse conditions, (slow down/speed up)?
Slow down
True or False: To have better visibility from your windshield in fog, you should turn on the defroster, and use wipers
When driving at night, we should (increase/decrease) our following distance?
Increase
You know you lost traction when:
the car moves away from intended path of travel
What does SMIICTTS stand for:
Signal
Mirror
Identify Intersection
Clear
Target & Turn
Space Reading
If you must crash, prioritize: a. Drivers/passengers b. The vehicles involved
a. Drivers/passengers
If you can’t pull over during a sandstorm,
slow down and honk your horn until you can safely pull over
What could happen if not being careful while driving in rain:
a. hydroplaning
b. flooding
c. both a and b
c. both a and b
Front wheel traction is also known as: (understeering/oversteering)
Understeering
How to prepare for hurricanes?
Know evacuation routes
What are "normal" driving conditions?
Good visibility, good traction, good lighting
If strong TAILwind, (speed up/slow down)
slow down
To handle glare, adjust rearview mirror to (day/night) setting and move eyes in a (vertical/zigzag) pattern
night, zigzag
Rear wheel traction is also known as: (understeering/oversteering)
Oversteering
Preparation for winter:
1. Plan route 2. Be prepared to turn back if needed 3. Brake gently and early
#1 Solution when you lose control:
SEE - search, evaluate, execute!
If strong HEADwind, (speed up/slow down)
speed up
If you accidentally drive into electrical wire, a. Stay inside the car and wait until help arrives b. Leave the car immediately
a. Stay inside the car and wait until help arrives
How to handle hydroplaning/skidding:
First counter-steer, and then steer in the direction you want to go.
How to prepare for driving in summer?
Make sure a/c, battery, and car fluids all in check
What should you do if you think weather conditions are too severe?
Safely exit/pull over until conditions are better