Driving Conditions Quiz - Class 4

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering safety rules and vehicle control for adverse weather, night driving, and slippery road conditions based on the Class 4 driving quiz notes.

Low Beams

The best illumination for night driving during rain, snow, or fog because light from high beams reflects back into the driver's eyes.

Wet Road Driving

Driving in the tracks of other vehicles to improve friction and reduce chances for skids or slides.

Parking Lights

Lights that are legal to use while driving during moderate rainfall.

Slippery Road Condition

Roads are most slippery after a long period of rainfall.

Day-Time Headlight Use

Required during rain, snow, and fog, and when visibility is reduced under $1,000\,\text{feet}$.

Adverse Driving Space

Requires the driver to slow down and save more space in front of the vehicle.

Night Driving Judgment

Condition where it is easier to judge the speed and distance of other cars.

Initial Ice Driving

An activity you should never try by yourself for the first time.

Bridge or Overpass Freezing

More likely to freeze before the rest of the road because cold air passes both over and underneath it.

Skid Recovery

The process of easing off of the pedals and steering in the direction you want to go without braking.

Wheels Rolling

A necessary state for wheels to remain in to maintain steering control.

Windshield Cleanliness

Keeping the glass clean both inside and out to increase visibility when driving in the rain.

Moisture Elimination

The act of turning on the defroster, air conditioner, or opening the side window slightly to clear the inside of the windshield.

Driver Fatigue Response

Rolling down the window, turning on the radio, and drinking fluids to heighten awareness.