Adverse Weather Driving Flashcards

What should you do if you are dazzled by the headlights of an oncoming vehicle?

Answer: Look at the left-hand edge of the road and slow down or stop if necessary

If dazzled by oncoming headlights, avoid looking directly at them. Instead, look towards the left-hand edge of the road (the nearside kerb) and slow down or stop if necessary until your vision recovers.

What gear should you use when driving downhill in snow or ice?

Answer: A low gear to help engine braking

When going downhill in snow or ice, use a low gear and avoid braking harshly. Engine braking helps maintain a controlled speed without relying on the brakes, which could cause a skid.

How should you demist your windscreen quickly?

Answer: Use the vehicle's heater and demist controls directed at the windscreen

Use your heater and air conditioning directed at the windscreen to demist it. The air conditioning removes moisture. Many vehicles have a dedicated demist setting that maximises airflow to the screen.

What should you do when driving through a ford or flooded section of road?

Answer: Drive through slowly in a low gear, keeping engine revs high

Drive through slowly in a low gear to avoid creating a bow wave that could flood the engine. Keep the engine revs high to prevent water entering the exhaust. Test your brakes afterwards.

What is the main danger of driving too close to the vehicle in front in wet weather?

Answer: Spray from their tyres can severely reduce your visibility

In wet weather, spray thrown up by the vehicle ahead can drastically reduce your visibility. Keeping a greater following distance reduces spray and gives more time to react.

When should you use your full beam headlights?

Answer: On unlit roads when no other vehicle is ahead or approaching

Full beam headlights should be used on unlit roads at night when there are no other vehicles ahead or approaching. You must dip them when you see oncoming traffic or are following another vehicle.