STUDY GUIDE CHAPTER 10: ADVERSE WEATHER/EMERGENCIES
Name:_____________________________ Block:_______________
Why is the road slickest when it FIRST STARTS to rain?(181TD/212DR)
At what temperature is ice the SLICKEST?________ 0(181/213)
What is HYDROPLANING? (181/242)
List four (4) factors that can CAUSE hydroplaning.(181/212)
List three (3) techniques IF STUCK in snow, mud or sand.
Explain the technique for "ROCKING THE VEHICLE" when stuck in deep snow or mud.(182/213)
List two (2) TYPES OF SKIDS and explain how to get out of these skids.(185/216-217)
List the two (2) BRAKING TECHNQIUES (non ABS) used to stop quickly, without skidding (184/216)
Explain how to avoid a collision by SWERVING (hands, amount of turning, etc.) (184)
Explain what to do when a TIRE BLOWS OUT: (hands, gas, brake, stopping area etc.) (184)
In poor visibility, caused by BAD WEATHER you should use:________lights.(180/209)
What HOURS OF THE DAY must you turn on your headlights? (180/209)
To avoid being blinded by ONCOMING BRIGHT HEADLIGHTS you should look?
Two (2) ways to protect yourself from SUN GLARE are:
What does OVERDRIVING YOUR HEADLIGHTS mean? (VT Driver's Manual)
Give two (2) reasons for slowing down before entering DEEP WATER across the roadway. (212)
Explain two (2) areas in which you might experience STRONG WINDS?
In adverse weather, your FOLLOWING DISTANCE should be: ______ seconds. (VDM/217)
Why do bridges FREEZE before roadways? (214)
What are three (3) steps to take if you develop BRAKE FAILURE while driving?
List three items you should have in your vehicle for WINTER DRIVING in Vermont.(190)
List five (5) procedures to follow if stranded in your vehicle in a DARK, REMOTE, UNFAMILIAR AREA, VERY SNOWY, WINDY, AND YOU ARE TRAVELING ALONE-NO HELP NEARBY!!!
Explain how the ANTI-LOCKING BRAKING SYSTEMS (A.B.S.) works (video or handout)
Explain why FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES can cause skidding/loss of control at highway speeds.
Explain why ALL-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES are more desirable at highway speeds.