1. Chapter 12

2. Causes of Reduced Visibility
Sun glare
Dawn/Dusk/Night
Fog
Rain
Snow

3. Headlights
Use low beam lights at all times to enable other drivers to see you
High beams used to see further down the road (not used with an oncoming car)
Use low beam in bad weather
"overdriving your headlights" - stopping distance at night should be within the range of your headlights

4. Reduced Visibility
What should you do if you can't see as far as normal?
Slow down/use low beams

5. Wet Roads When does the rain make the roads the slickest?
As the rain begins to fall
Believe it or not... You can get better traction in the rain by following in the tire tracks of the vehicle ahead

6. Deep Water
What should you do if you find yourself driving through deep water?
Apply light brake pressure which will build up friction on your brakes and help dry your brakes
What is "hydroplaning "?
When your tires lose contact with the road
Drive slowly - don't enter if it's a possibility the water will reach the bottom of your vehicle

7. Ice Why do bridge surfaces freeze before roads?
Cold air circulates above & below the bridge road surface
What is "black ice"?
Thin sheets of invisible ice

8. Snow Use low beam headlights when snowing
use all season tires for better traction
What is "rocking your car"?
Repeatedly moving your car forward and backward to help move the car through deep snow

9. Rear-Wheel Skidding How do you correct a rear-wheel skid?
Release your accelerator or brake
Steer in the direction your vehicle needs to go
Eg. If the treat of your car moves to the right, steer right
What is "fishtailing"?
The rear of your car continues to slide from side to side

10. Front Wheel Skid
What happens when you are experiencing a front wheel skid?
You turn the steering wheel but you car continues to go straight
What should you do?
Release your brake or accelerator
Quickly apply and release brake (if you don't have ABS)

11. When should you slow down to avoid skidding in a curve?
Slow down before the curve
What is "controlled braking?
Applying pressure off and on to your brakes (most cars have ABS so you don't have to do this)