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Driving in Adverse Conditions Chapter 12

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Overview 1.Reduced Visibility 2.Reduced Traction 3.Other Adverse Weather Conditions

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Your Car Windows

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Use defrosters when windows are foggy or icy Opening windows can help reduce moisture Clear all windows, headlights and tail lights of snow and ice

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As the sun begins to setdont forget to_______________________ Dawn & Dusk

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Sun Glare

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What could she do to minimize the direct sun glare?

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Drop the sun visor

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Also be aware of the sun glare upon other drivers when you are a pedestrianits likely that driver would have a hard time seeing you if you were to begin crossing the street.

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Night Driving Use low beam headlights Use bright lights if possible If blindedstare at right edge of road Dim bright lights as soon as you see an oncoming car or a car ahead of you.

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Use low beams Reduce speed Pull off road if necessary Increase following distance

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Driving in Rain

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What is a problem with being behind large trucks in rainy weather? Their tires throw it all on our windshield- - be sure you have a good supply of window washer

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Roadways are most slippery when it ___________________ Roads accumulate dirt and oil which mixes with the first few minutes of a rain causing a pasty gooey substance which is very slipperyafter awhile this summer ice is washed away. Be careful of sudden movements with the steering wheel, quick acceleration, or hard braking

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Driving in Rain Movie will play - Rain

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What is important to remember when going through shallow surface water? Hydroplaning possibility Keep moving slowly

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What is important to remember when going through very deep water? Keep moving slowly Dry your brakes when through the deep water How do you dry wet brakes? - one foot on gasone foot applying pressure to brake

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TRUE or FALSE: When using Antilock brakes you should hold the brake pedal down all the way. TRUE In Motion magazine, a General Motors publication

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Without ABS: wheels lock upno steering control With ABS:

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Strategies in the Snow

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Perhaps the most important thing about driving in snow is to:

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On this one way street what are you now searching for? --cars or pedestrians behind large snow piles

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You were not paying attention as this curve approaches and your back end begins skidding to the right. You do have antilock brakeswhat do you do? - - hold brake pedal down hard while steering quickly rightand be ready to counter steer

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Usually when we see this sign we have a bridge up ahead What is the meaning of this sign? Slippery when wet

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mile laterthe bridge. Its about 32 degrees and the road surface is more than just wetit is also icy

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Strategies in the Snow Perhaps the most important thing about driving in snow is to:

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