TLC Weather & Hazardous Conditions 2

Question 1

When driving in heavy rain, what is the safest following distance to maintain behind the vehicle ahead?

Accepted Answer

At least 4 seconds

Answer

1 second

Answer

2 seconds

Answer

10 car lengths regardless of speed

Question 2

A passenger requests that you drive faster during a snowstorm to reach their destination on time. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Explain that safety requires reduced speed and maintain safe speeds

Answer

Comply if the passenger accepts responsibility

Answer

Increase speed slightly to accommodate them

Answer

Call dispatch for guidance before deciding

Question 3

What is 'black ice' and why is it particularly dangerous for TLC drivers?

Accepted Answer

A thin, nearly transparent layer of ice on roads that is hard to see

Answer

Dark-colored asphalt that appears slippery

Answer

Ice that forms only in shaded areas under bridges

Answer

Ice mixed with motor oil residue

Question 4

During a heavy snowfall, your windshield wipers cannot keep up with accumulation. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Pull over safely, stop, and clear the windshield before continuing

Answer

Continue driving with reduced visibility to reach your destination

Answer

Lean forward and drive slowly while looking through a small clear area

Answer

Ask your passenger to wipe the outside of the windshield

Question 5

When approaching a flooded section of roadway, what should a TLC driver do?

Accepted Answer

Turn around and find an alternate route

Answer

Drive through slowly to minimize water entry

Answer

Drive through quickly to reduce water exposure time

Answer

Call a passenger to walk ahead and test the water depth

Question 6

What should a TLC driver do if the vehicle begins to skid on an icy road?

Accepted Answer

Steer in the direction of the skid and ease off the accelerator

Answer

Brake firmly and steer straight

Answer

Accelerate to regain traction

Answer

Shift into a lower gear and apply the parking brake

Question 7

How does fog affect a TLC driver's use of headlights?

Accepted Answer

Low beams or fog lights should be used, as high beams reflect off fog and reduce visibility

Answer

High beams should be used to illuminate further ahead

Answer

Hazard lights should be the only lights used in fog

Answer

Headlights are unnecessary if street lights are present