drivers ed ch 16

1) Grime can reduce headlight effectiveness by as much as:

90%

2) When driving through a work zone, you should avoid ______.

changing lanes

3) ______ require(s) driving at speeds that are reasonable and prudent for conditions.

The Basic Speed Law

4) ________ can increase risk when driving in low light or nighttime conditions.

Glare

Narrower side vision

Impaired drivers

5) As few as ______inches of water can cause you to lose control of your vehicle.

6

6) It’s raining hard, and your vision is so limited that you cannot see the edges of the roadway. There is no rest stop or parking lot in sight. What is your best course of action?

Pull over to the side of the road

7) How much water is needed to carry a car away?

2 ft

8) If you are caught in a dust storm while driving, you should __________.

Reduce your speed immediately, pull over and stop

9) _______ are especially prone to their brakes overheating when they're being driven downhill.

Large trucks

10) Which areas are likely to freeze before other road surfaces?

Bridge surfaces

Ramps

Overpasses