Mars Driving Academy: GDL Class - Chapter 12 Quiz

Which of the following is true for snow or icy weather?

• You should use cruise control.

• You should set your parking brake to park.

• You should drive using the lower gears.

• You should drive as you normally would.

Which type of vehicle is more likely to experience an oversteer?

• Front wheel drive vehicles.

• Rear wheel drive vehicles.

• Four wheel drive vehicles.

• All wheel drive vehicles.

A fishtail occurs when

• you are in an oversteer situation.

• you are in an understeer situation.

• Both an oversteer and understeer situation.

• None of the above.

In which of the following places is ice more likely to be present?

• Shaded areas.

• Bridges.

• Both shaded areas and bridges.

• None of the above.

Which of the following will help you avoid hydroplaning?

• Driving through puddles at 35 MPH.

• Slowing down immediately after entering the puddle.

• Slowing down to a safe speed before driving through the water.

• None of the above.

What is the safest thing to do in hazardous road conditions?

• Drive behind faster moving traffic.

• Don’t use small, less trafficked roads.

• Don’t drive at all.

• None of the above.

In rain, when are the roads the most slippery?

• Right before it begins to rain.

• During the first few minutes after it begins raining.

• A few hours after it rains.

• The night right after it rains.

What is the purpose of headlights?

• To help you see what is on the road and to cut through thick fog.

• Only to help other roadway users see you better.

• Only to cut through thick fog.

• To help you see and to help others see you.

When driving in reduced visibility conditions you should

• use your high beam headlights even if it's during the day.

• use the 4-second sight distance rule.

• drive with your hazard flashers on.

• None of the above.