Bad Weather & Night Driving — Virginia

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Rain, snow, ice, fog and night driving: visibility, traction and headlight use.

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Questions (41)

1. To drive safely at night, you should:
  1. Increase your following distance.
  2. Not drive if you are tired.
  3. Make sure your headlights are working properly.
  4. All of the above. ✓

Answer: D. All of the above.

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2. Which of the following about winter driving is not true?
  1. Winter is the most difficult driving season.
  2. Checking your vehicle's antifreeze and windshield washer fluid levels is especially important during the winter.
  3. Using cruise control in winter weather is a safe thing to do. ✓
  4. It is best to use snow tires on your vehicle.

Answer: C. Using cruise control in winter weather is a safe thing to do.

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3. The best way to avoid loss of control under wet conditions is to increase your vehicle's speed.
  1. True
  2. False ✓

Answer: B. False

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4. When driving in fog, you should use your high beam headlights.
  1. TRUE
  2. FALSE ✓

Answer: B. FALSE

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5. If your vehicle begins to skid, you should:
  1. Overcorrect.
  2. Turn your steering wheel into traffic.
  3. Turn your steering wheel in the direction of the skid. ✓
  4. Release the steering wheel.

Answer: C. Turn your steering wheel in the direction of the skid.

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6. Driving at night requires increased caution because:
  1. Traffic moves faster at night.
  2. There is a larger volume of traffic at night.
  3. Drivers cannot see as well at night. ✓
  4. Accidents occur more frequently at night.

Answer: C. Drivers cannot see as well at night.

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7. An approaching driver fails to dim their high beam headlights. Where should you look?
  1. At the wheels of the approaching vehicle.
  2. Toward the right side of the road. ✓
  3. Toward the left side of the road.
  4. Straight down the middle of the road.

Answer: B. Toward the right side of the road.

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8. Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is:
  1. Less dangerous.
  2. No more or less dangerous.
  3. More dangerous. ✓
  4. Easier on your eyes.

Answer: C. More dangerous.

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9. If a vehicle starts to skid on water, the driver should quickly apply the brakes.
  1. True
  2. False ✓

Answer: B. False

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10. At dusk or on overcast days, you should:
  1. Drive using your four-way flashers.
  2. Drive using your parking lights.
  3. Not turn on any vehicle lights.
  4. Turn on your headlights. ✓

Answer: D. Turn on your headlights.

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