North Carolina Driver Education Resource Guide

1. North Carolina Driver Education Resource Guide North Carolina Department of Public Instruction North Carolina Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association

2. DRIVING IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS Unit 14 North Carolina Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association

3. Adverse conditions usually refer to traction or visibility. Adverse conditions should include anything that makes the driving task more difficult. Adverse conditions North Carolina Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association

4. The goal, when driving in adverse conditions, is to recognize and understand their limitations while driving accordingly. Adverse conditions include: A. Rain B. Snow C. Fog and darkness D. Sunglare E. Other vehicles blocking vision Driving in adverse conditions North Carolina Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association

5. When dealing with reduced visibility, you can:A. Slowdown B. Increase following distance C. Have clean windshield, headlights, etc. D. Use driving aids, reflectors, painted lines, other headlights and streetlights E. Turn down panel lights, no interior lights F. Replace wiper blades and have washer fluid G. ALWAYS turn on your lights in reduced visibility. Make sure others see you! Ways to deal with reduced visibility North Carolina Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association

6. Sixty percent of fatal accidents occur at night. North Carolina Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association

7. There are many ways to deal with reduced traction. Slow down Increase following distance Drive in another driver's tire track Make sure of your tire pressure Make no sudden movements, braking, turning or accelerating Keep moving in snow or ice If conditions warrant, stay off the roads Ways to deal with reduced traction North Carolina Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association

8. If you are dealing with deep water you should do the following: A. Check the depth of water using other vehicles or landmarks. B. Never enter deep water that is moving. It can float your vehicle off the road with disastrous results. C. Always wait for other vehicles to clear the area. This allows you to drive in the middle of the road surface where the water is the shallowest. It will also avoid!" splashing water into your engine compartment. D. Always go slow to avoid water splashing into your engine. E. Never take chances with deep water. Find another route. How to deal with deep water on the road North Carolina Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association

9. The advent of antilock brakes has created some unforeseen problems. Unlike standard brakes, you just push them down and hope. If the driver "pumps" them, they will not stop the vehicle. Standard brakes and anti-lock brakes North Carolina Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association

10. The three parts of total stopping distance are: A. Perception time/distance B. Reaction time/distance C. Braking distance Parts of total stopping distance North Carolina Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association