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Use defrosters when windows are foggy or icy Opening windows
can help reduce moisture Clear all windows, headlights and tail
lights of snow and ice
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As the sun begins to setdont forget to_______________________
Dawn & Dusk
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Sun Glare
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What could she do to minimize the direct sun glare?
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Drop the sun visor
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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.
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Night Driving Use 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.
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Use low beams Reduce speed Pull off road if necessary Increase
following distance
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Driving in Rain
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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
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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. Be careful of sudden
movements with the steering wheel, quick acceleration, or hard
braking
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Driving in Rain Movie will play - Rain
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What is important to remember when going through shallow
surface water? Hydroplaning possibility Keep moving slowly
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What is important to remember when going through very deep
water? Keep moving slowly Dry your brakes when through the deep
water How do you dry wet brakes? - one foot on gasone foot applying
pressure to brake
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TRUE or FALSE: When using Antilock brakes you should hold the
brake pedal down all the way. TRUE In Motion magazine, a General
Motors publication
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Without ABS: wheels lock upno steering control With ABS:
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Strategies in the Snow
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Perhaps the most important thing about driving in snow is
to:
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On this one way street what are you now searching for? --cars
or pedestrians behind large snow piles
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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
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Usually when we see this sign we have a bridge up ahead What is
the meaning of this sign? Slippery when wet
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mile laterthe bridge. Its about 32 degrees and the road surface
is more than just wetit is also icy
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Strategies in the Snow Perhaps the most important thing about
driving in snow is to: