1. Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 14 CHALLENGING DRIVING CONDITIONS

2. Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter Objectives Reduced visibility Challenging road conditions Challenging terrain

3. Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Reduced Visibility Looking beyond your headlights Overdriving your headlights High and low beams

4. Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Reduced Visibility Blinded by the light Dawn and dusk Sunshine glare

5. Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Overdriving your Headlights

6. Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Challenging Road Conditions Unpaved and gravel roads Deep sand and mud Potholes Dips

7. Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Challenging Road Conditions Shoulders and drop-offs Narrow roads Bridges and tunnels

8. Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Challenging Terrain Hills Mountain driving –passing on mountain roads –effects of high altitude

9. Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 15 DRIVING IN BAD WEATHER

10. Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter Objectives Rain Snow and ice Other severe weather conditions Cold and hot weather

11. Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Rain Driving in rain Hydroplaning Deep-water driving

12. Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Snow and Ice Winterizing your vehicle Starting on snow Driving on snow and ice

13. Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Snow and Ice Snow tires and tire chains Parking on snow and ice Snowplows

14. Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Driving on Snow and Ice

15. Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Other Severe Weather Conditions Fog Dust storms and sandstorms Hail Lightning storms Tornadoes and hurricanes

16. Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Cold and Hot Weather Starting in cold weather Frosted-up windows Vapor lock Overheating Driving in the desert

17. Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 17 EMERGENCIES

18. Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter Objectives Blowouts and flat tires Mechanical failures Skids Other emergencies

19. Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Blowouts and Flat Tires Responding to a blowout Flat tires

20. Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Responding to a Blowout

21. Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Mechanical Failures Brake failure Overheated brakes Steering failure Stalled engine

22. Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Mechanical Failures Stuck accelerator Headlight failure Dead battery Windshield wiper failure Hood latch failure

23. Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Skids Types of skids Responding to a skid Spinning out

24. Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Responding to a Skid

25. Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Other Emergencies Running out of fuel Roadway debris Deep water escape Downed power lines

26. Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Other Emergencies Car fires Car jacking Police chases