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1
Q

What lights should a driver use when driving in dense fog?

A

dipped headlights and fog lights

2
Q

When driving at night how far ahead can a driver see with full headlights?

A

100 metres

3
Q

When driving with dipped headlights at night how far ahead can be seen?

A

30 metres

4
Q

What happens if headlights are incorrectly adjusted?

A

Oncoming drivers can be dazzled

5
Q

What should you do if blinded by the lights of an oncoming vehicle?

A

Look towards the verge and slow down and stop if necessary

6
Q

What speed should you drive at night?

A

One that enables the drier to stop within the distance they can see ahead of them

7
Q

When can a driver expect to encounter black ice?

A

When the temperature drops close to freezing

8
Q

What should a driver do if there is black ice on the road?

A

Avoid harsh braking, steering and acceleration

9
Q

Where on the road is there likely to be black ice?

A

Sheltered or shaded areas

10
Q

What effect can icy roads have on the vehicle?

A

More likely to skid

11
Q

How should a driver deal with a steep hill when the road is slippery?

A

Drive with extreme caution

12
Q

What should a driver do when they encounter mud on the road?

A

Reduce speed

Be aware of farm or works vehicles on the road

13
Q

What should a driver do after passing through a flooded section of road?

A

Apply the brake pedal lightly at slow speed for a short distance to dry the brakes

14
Q

What should a driver do where a section of road ahead has a shallow flooded area?

A

Drive in a low gear as slowly as possible keeping the revs high

15
Q

To whom should a driver report aggressive driving?

A

Local garda station

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