Rain, fog, snow, ice, hydroplaning, skids, tire blowouts, brake failure, breakdowns, and what to do in a crash.
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- How much should you increase your following distance when driving in rain?
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Double your normal following distance- What reduces tire traction on wet roads?
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Water between the tire and the road surface- Should you use high-beam headlights in heavy rain?
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No, use low beams instead- When should you turn on your windshield wipers?
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Whenever visibility is reduced by rain or spray- What should you avoid driving through in heavy rain?
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Standing water or deep puddles- What is hydroplaning?
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When tires lose grip and ride on a layer of water above the pavement- What should you do if you begin to hydroplane?
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Ease off the accelerator and avoid sudden braking- What increases the risk of hydroplaning?
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Driving too fast on wet pavement- How far can you typically see in dense fog?
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Sometimes less than 100 feet- Which headlights should you use in fog?
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Low-beam headlights- Why shouldn't you use high-beam headlights in fog?
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They reflect off the moisture in fog and reduce visibility- What should you do with your speed when driving in dense fog?
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Reduce your speed significantly- How should you accelerate when starting to move on snow?
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Slowly and gently- What should you avoid doing on snow or icy roads?
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Sudden acceleration or sudden braking- What is black ice?
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A thin, transparent layer of ice on the road surface
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