Defensive Driving: Defensive Driving Procedures for Adverse Weather Conditions

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You are driving in winter and see that your drive tires have less than 4/32 inch tread in the major grooves. What should you do?

Only drive on dry roads.

Reduce your speed and continue driving.

Replace the tires before driving in winter conditions.

Add more air to the tires.

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You are driving in winter and notice a lack of spray from other vehicles’ tires. What does this indicate?

The road is dry and safe.

Ice has likely formed on the road.

The road is covered in sand.

Other vehicles have poor tires.

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You are about to enter a foggy area on the highway. What should you do before entering the fog?

Speed up to get through quickly.

Turn off your lights to avoid glare.

Slow down and turn on all your lights.

Stop on the side of the road immediately.

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While driving in winter, you notice your windshield wipers are not clearing snow properly. What should you do?

Increase speed to blow the snow off.

Turn off the wipers to avoid damaging them.

Keep driving and hope the snow melts.

Stop safely and fix the problem before continuing.

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While driving in fog, which lights should you use for the best visibility?

Low-beam headlights and fog lights

High-beam headlights only

Hazard lights only

Parking lights only

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While driving in fog, why should you avoid stopping along the side of the road unless absolutely necessary?

Stopping will make your vehicle overheat.

Other vehicles may not see you and could crash into your vehicle.

You may get stuck in the fog.

It is illegal to stop in fog.

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When driving in very slippery winter conditions, what is the safest defensive driving decision?

Drive faster to reduce time on the road.

Pass slower vehicles to avoid being delayed.

Stop at the first safe place and wait for conditions to improve.

Use the engine brake to slow down.

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You begin to feel sleepy while driving. What is the safest defensive driving action?

Stop at the nearest safe place and rest.

Drive faster to finish sooner.

Drink coffee and keep driving.

Open the window and turn up the radio.

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You are driving in heavy rain and must cross a deep puddle. What is the correct defensive driving procedure?

Speed up to get through the water quickly.

Turn off your headlights to avoid electrical problems.

Shift to neutral and coast through the water.

Slow down, shift to a low gear, and gently apply the brakes while crossing.

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After crossing deep water, how should you dry out your brakes safely?

Pump the brakes rapidly while stopped.

Maintain light pressure on the brakes for a short distance.

Stop immediately and let the brakes air dry.

Accelerate quickly to generate heat.

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