Driving in Adverse Conditions

Driving in Adverse ConditionsChapter 12OverviewReduced Visibility

Reduced Traction

Other Adverse Weather ConditionsYour Car Windows

Use defrosters when windows are foggy or icyOpening windows can help reduce moistureClear all windows, headlights and tail lights of snow and ice

As the sun begins to setdont forget to_______________________turn on low beam headlights

Dawn & Dusk Sun Glare

What could she do to minimize the direct sun glare?

Drop the sun visor

Also be aware of the sun glare upon other drivers when you are a pedestrianits likely that driver would have a hard time seeing you if you were to begin crossing the street.Night DrivingUse low beam headlights

Use bright lights if possible

If blindedstare at right edge of road

Dim bright lights as soon as you see an oncoming car or a car ahead of you.FogUse low beams

Reduce speed

Pull off road if necessary

Increase following distance

Driving in Rain

What is a problem with being behind large trucks in rainy weather? Their tires throw it all on our windshield- - be sure you have a good supply of window washer

Roadways are most slippery when it ___________________

Roads accumulate dirt and oil which mixes with the first few minutes of a rain causing a pasty gooey substance which is very slipperyafter awhile this summer ice is washed away.first begins to rain Be careful of sudden movements with the steering wheel, quick acceleration, or hard brakingDriving in Rain

Movie will play - RainWhat is important to remember when going through shallow surface water?Hydroplaning possibilityKeep moving slowly

What is important to remember when going through very deep water?Keep moving slowlyDry your brakes when through the deep water

How do you dry wet brakes? - one foot on gasone foot applying pressure to brake

TRUE or FALSE:When using Antilock brakes you should hold the brake pedal down all the way.TRUEIn Motion magazine, a General Motors publication Without ABS: wheels lock upno steering control

With ABS:Strategies in the Snow

Strategies in the Snow Perhaps the most important thing about driving in snow is to:slow down & brake sooner

On this one way street what are you now searching for? --cars or pedestrians behind large snow piles

You were not paying attention as this curve approaches and your back end begins skidding to the right. You do have antilock brakeswhat do you do? - - hold brake pedal down hard while steering quickly rightand be ready to counter steer

Usually when we see this sign we have a bridge up ahead What is the meaning of this sign?Slippery when wet

mile laterthe bridge. Its about 32 degrees and the road surface is more than just wetit is also icy

Strategies in the Snow Perhaps the most important thing about driving in snow is to:slow down & brake sooner