Adverse Weather and Road Conditions Flashcards
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A GDL intermediate driver wants to practice driving in heavy snow. Under most state GDL laws, what is required?
Answer: A licensed adult supervisor must be present during all adverse weather practice
Most GDL programs require a licensed adult supervisor to be present during the permit and early intermediate stages, which includes adverse weather practice drives.
Which factor makes wind especially dangerous for new drivers on highways?
Answer: Strong crosswinds can push a vehicle out of its lane
Strong crosswinds can physically push a vehicle sideways across lane lines, requiring constant steering correction that inexperienced drivers may not anticipate.
When driving in bright sun glare, a GDL driver should:
Answer: Use polarized sunglasses or a sun visor and reduce speed
Sunglasses or a sun visor reduce glare and improve visibility, while reducing speed gives more time to react to hazards that are difficult to see.
After a rainstorm ends, why should a GDL driver remain cautious on roads for several minutes?
Answer: Oil and debris washed to the road surface can remain slippery until cleared
At the start and end of rain, oil and contaminants on the pavement mix with water and create a slippery film before being fully washed away.
How should a GDL driver adjust their speed in work zones during wet weather?
Answer: Reduce speed below the posted work zone limit due to the combined hazards
Work zones already reduce the speed limit due to narrowed lanes and workers; wet pavement adds an additional hazard requiring further speed reduction.
What role does tire tread depth play in adverse weather driving for GDL holders?
Answer: Worn tires reduce water channeling ability and dramatically increase hydroplaning risk
Tire tread channels water away from the contact patch; worn tread cannot move water efficiently, causing the tire to ride on the water surface instead of the road.
A GDL driver notices the road surface appears shiny under streetlights on a night above freezing. This most likely indicates:
Answer: A wet road or possible freezing rain coating
A shiny road surface at night, especially near or below freezing, often signals a wet road or a thin layer of freezing rain or ice.