Night and Weather Hazards Flashcards
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What is the recommended response when oncoming headlights cause temporary blindness at night?
Answer: Slow down, look toward the left edge of the road, and avoid staring at the lights
Looking toward the left edge reduces glare impact while allowing you to maintain lane position until vision recovers.
How does strong crosswind affect hazard perception on exposed roads?
Answer: Vehicles can be pushed across lane lines, creating unexpected hazard positions
Strong crosswinds can push vehicles laterally across lanes without driver input, creating sudden and unexpected hazard positions.
Why do snowy conditions present unique hazards compared to wet roads?
Answer: Snow can mask road markings and signs while dramatically reducing grip
Snow hides lane markings and signs while also reducing tire grip to a fraction of dry-road levels, making hazard identification and response much harder.
A driver is in dense fog with visibility under 100 meters. What rule applies to their headlight use?
Answer: Rear fog lights should be used when visibility drops below 100 meters
US federal and most state regulations recommend using rear fog lights when visibility falls below 100 meters to alert following drivers.
How does driving into heavy snow affect reaction times and hazard management?
Answer: Snow lengthens stopping distances and reduces hazard visibility simultaneously
Snow simultaneously reduces tire-road grip (extending stopping distance) and visibility, compounding hazard management difficulty.
At night, why should high beam headlights be dipped when approaching other vehicles?
Answer: High beams can dazzle other drivers, preventing them from seeing hazards
High beams directed at oncoming drivers or those ahead can blind them temporarily, impairing their hazard perception and reaction.