Stay Safe: Adverse Weather Driving Quiz

Test your knowledge on how to drive safely in adverse weather conditions with this quiz containing 11 questions.

published on August 08
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What should you do if you start to skid on ice?

What should you do if you start to skid on ice?
Steer gently into the skid
Hit the brakes hard
Accelerate quickly
Close your eyes and brace for impact
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When driving in heavy rain, you should:

When driving in heavy rain, you should:
Increase following distance
Drive faster to get out of the rain faster
Tailgate the car in front of you
Turn off your headlights to conserve electricity
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What should you do if your visibility is reduced in a snowstorm?

What should you do if your visibility is reduced in a snowstorm?
Slow down and use low beams
Drive at normal speed
Turn on high beams to see better
Turn off your headlights to avoid glare
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In foggy conditions, you should:

In foggy conditions, you should:
Use fog lights if available
Drive with high beams on
Drive faster to get out of the fog
Follow closely behind the car in front of you
5/11

Hydroplaning can occur when driving in:

Hydroplaning can occur when driving in:
Heavy rain
Snow
Sunny weather
Ice
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When driving in strong winds, you should:

Hold the steering wheel firmly
Drive close to the edge of the road
Drive faster to reach your destination sooner
Keep a loose grip on the steering wheel
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Black ice is especially dangerous because it is:

Difficult to see
Easy to spot
Only found in warm temperatures
Less slippery than regular ice
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If you encounter a flash flood while driving, you should:

Turn around and find an alternate route
Drive through the flooded area quickly
Stop your car and wait for the water to recede
Roll down your windows to let water in
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What is the safest way to drive on wet roads?

Reduce speed and avoid sudden movements
Drive with cruise control engaged
Cut off other drivers to maintain your lane
Turn up the radio to drown out distractions
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When driving in a dust storm, you should:

When driving in a dust storm, you should:
Pull off the road and turn off lights
Drive faster to escape the dust quickly
Keep your headlights on high beam
Follow the car in front of you closely
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What should you do if your car starts to slide on wet leaves?

What should you do if your car starts to slide on wet leaves?
Steer gently in the direction you want to go
Panic and brake hard
Accelerate to regain control
Ignore it and hope for the best