California DMV Special Driving Conditions

Question 1

When driving in heavy fog in California, you should use:

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Low-beam headlights or fog lights

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High-beam headlights for maximum visibility

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Hazard lights while driving at speed

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No lights to avoid glare reflection

Question 2

When driving in rain after a long dry spell in California, roads become especially dangerous because:

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Oil and grease mix with water to create slippery conditions

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Rainwater reduces tire tread

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Road signs become harder to read

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Headlights are less effective

Question 3

What is hydroplaning and when does it occur?

Accepted Answer

Loss of tire traction when tires ride on a layer of water rather than the road surface

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Engine flooding during river crossings

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Aquaplaning caused only by standing flood water

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Reduced braking caused by wet brake pads

Question 4

To prevent or recover from hydroplaning in California, you should:

Accepted Answer

Ease off the accelerator and hold the steering wheel straight

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Apply the brakes firmly

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Accelerate to push through the water

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Turn sharply to reach dry pavement

Question 5

When driving in strong crosswind conditions in California, the greatest danger is:

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Being pushed out of your lane, especially on bridges or in high-profile vehicles

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Increased fuel consumption

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Windshield cracking

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Reduced headlight effectiveness

Question 6

When driving through standing water of unknown depth in California, you should:

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Never drive through standing water of unknown depth

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Drive through at normal speed to minimize time in the water

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Drive at 15 mph or slower

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Only drive through if another vehicle did so first