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Weather & Hazardous Conditions Flashcards

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  1. What is hydroplaning and at what speed does it most commonly occur?

    Answer: Vehicle floating on a film of water over tires; commonly occurs above 35 mph on wet roads

    Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on a layer of water rather than the road surface, typically beginning around 35 mph on wet pavement.

  2. A NYC TLC driver's vehicle has a cracked windshield that partially obstructs the driver's view during a rainstorm. What should the driver do?

    Answer: Take the vehicle out of service immediately and arrange for repairs

    A cracked windshield that obstructs the driver's view is a safety defect requiring immediate removal from service under TLC vehicle maintenance rules.

  3. During a winter storm warning in New York City, which of the following best describes the TLC driver's responsibility?

    Answer: Continue service but may refuse trips that are unsafe to complete

    TLC drivers may continue service during winter storms but are not required to accept trips that would create unreasonable safety risks.

  4. How does extreme heat affect a TLC vehicle's tire pressure, and what should a driver do?

    Answer: Heat increases pressure; check tires when cold and maintain manufacturer-recommended levels

    High temperatures increase air pressure inside tires; checking pressure when tires are cold and maintaining the recommended PSI prevents over-inflation and blowouts.

  5. When driving in dense fog with near-zero visibility in New York City, a TLC driver should:

    Answer: Pull off the road completely at a safe location, activate hazards, and wait for conditions to improve

    When visibility is near zero, the safest action is to completely leave the roadway and wait — following other vehicles in dense fog risks chain-reaction collisions.

  6. What type of road surface is MOST prone to becoming icy before others during freezing temperatures?

    Answer: Bridges, overpasses, and elevated roadways

    Bridges and overpasses are exposed to cold air from above and below, causing them to freeze before road surfaces that retain ground heat.

  7. A TLC driver's passenger becomes ill during a severe thunderstorm. What is the correct course of action?

    Answer: Safely pull over immediately, call 911, and provide assistance while sheltering in the vehicle

    In a medical emergency, pull over safely and call 911 immediately; the vehicle provides shelter from the storm while emergency services are summoned.