Road Conditions Flashcards
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How does a wet road surface affect your hazard perception responsibilities?
Answer: Stopping distances roughly double, requiring earlier hazard identification
Wet roads approximately double stopping distances, meaning hazards must be identified much earlier to allow safe stopping.
What hazard does a road with fallen leaves in autumn present to drivers?
Answer: Wet leaves create a slippery surface similar to ice
Wet fallen leaves can be as slippery as ice, dramatically reducing tire grip and increasing stopping distances.
Why is a road with poor surface markings considered a hazard-rich environment?
Answer: Drivers may misjudge lane positions, increasing conflict risk
Without clear lane markings, drivers may drift or position incorrectly, increasing the likelihood of side-swipe or head-on conflicts.
A road you are driving on has large potholes. How does this affect hazard perception?
Answer: Other drivers may swerve unexpectedly to avoid potholes, creating new hazards
Potholes can cause other road users to swerve without warning, turning a road condition issue into a collision risk for following traffic.
What additional hazard does a road with a steep downhill gradient present?
Answer: Vehicles will take longer to stop due to increased momentum
On steep descents, increased momentum extends stopping distances, requiring hazards to be identified and responded to much earlier.
How should a driver adjust their approach when passing a road works zone?
Answer: Reduce speed, watch for workers entering the road, and follow temporary signs
Road works zones require reduced speed, heightened awareness of workers who may enter the road, and compliance with temporary signage.