Unit 3- Chapter 12

Question 1

Hydroplaning

Answer 1

A tire rises up on top of the water and no longer has contact with the road

Question 2

Hydroplaning

Answer 2

A tire rises up on top of the water and no longer has contact with the road

Question 3

Rocking a vehicle

Answer 3

Driving forward a little and then back a little to move your vehicle out of snow, mud, or sand

Question 4

Skid

Answer 4

When tires lose all or part of their grip on the roadway while braking, accelerating, or steering

Question 5

Fishtailing

Answer 5

The rear of the vehicle swerving back and forth

Question 6

Controlled braking

Answer 6

A technique of applying your brakes to slow or stop quickly without locking your wheels

Question 7

Over-driving headlights

Answer 7

Driving at a speed that makes your stopping distance longer than the distance lighted by your headlights

Question 8

Rocking a vehicle

Answer 8

Driving forward a little and then back a little to move your vehicle out of snow, mud, or sand

Question 9

Skid

Answer 9

When tires lose all or part of their grip on the roadway while braking, accelerating, or steering

Question 10

Fishtailing

Answer 10

The rear of the vehicle swerving back and forth

Question 11

Controlled braking

Answer 11

A technique of applying your brakes to slow or stop quickly without locking your wheels

Question 12

Over-driving headlights

Answer 12

Driving at a speed that makes your stopping distance longer than the distance lighted by your headlights

Question 13

How do you reduce moisture in the windshield?

Answer 13

Defroster, air conditioner/heat, open windows

Question 14

The brightest days have the ____________ shadows

Answer 14

Darkest

Question 15

If an oncoming driver does not reduce headlights, what lane position should you change to?

Answer 15

3

Question 16

True or false, in fog other vehicles may be closer than you think?

Answer 16

True

Question 17

When it snows (day or night) what lights should you use?

Answer 17

Low beams

Question 18

True or false? Slushy snow in standing water can increase hydroplaning risk.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

If water is just over tire rims…

Answer 19

Drive slowly in low gear

Question 20

Apply ______ brake pressure to dry wet brakes

Answer 20

Light

Question 21

To correct a skid…

Answer 21

Steer towards the target

Question 22

What is a front wheel skid?

Answer 22

You turn the wheel and the vehicle continues straight

Question 23

How do you correct an over-power skid?

Answer 23

Let off the accelerator

Question 24

True or false? ABS will enable you to stop in a shorter distance.

Answer 24

False, it allows you to steer and brake at the same time

Question 25

When the engine gets hot…

Answer 25

Turn off the air conditioner