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Module Nine Adverse Conditions DMVguideonline http://ed.ted.com/on/m6BOYAPo
Classroom Instructional Phase Adverse Weather and Reduced Visibility Driving
9.1.1 Adverse Weather and 1. What is the first thing that should be done when a car starts
to skid?
Reduced Visibility Conditions
(A) Recognize and assess the
characteristics and distractions
associated with adverse weather and
reduced visibility conditions
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(B) Describe and demonstrate the Handbook
reduced-risk driving practices
necessary to compensate for adverse
weather and reduced visibility 2. At what time of the day should your headlights be turned on?
conditions You must use your headlights beginning one-half hour after
(C) Summarize how adverse weather sunset and ending one-half hour before sunrise, or any other
time when persons or vehicles cannot be seen clearly for at
and reduced visibility conditions least 1,000 feet.
change driving environments and 3. Describe what you should do if you have a blowout while
other roadway users including driving.
• Do not “slam” on the brakes.
vulnerable roadway users • Take your foot off the gas and gently apply the brakes.
(D) Explain the National Weather • Steer straight ahead to a stop.
Service’s “Turn Around Don’t Drown” 4. What should you do when driving down a steep grade in a
program car with standard transmission?
5. In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill?
p 9-5 Use a low gear to help slow your vehicle down. Never coast
in neutral or with your foot on the clutch.
9.1.2 Traction Loss MrPursuit191 http://ed.ted.com/on/OUS1Xhof
(A) List the potential traction loss Vehicle Maneuvers
related to adverse weather conditions 6. When following another car, what is a good rule to determine
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Handbook the distance at which you should follow behind?
(B) Relate how traction loss results in p 9-5 Stay at least 2 seconds behind the vehicle ahead of you. In
roll, pitch, and yaw and impacts bad weather increase the time to at least 4 seconds. Watch
vehicle maneuvers the cars ahead of you. Be ready if one of them should stop.
7. Under what conditions should headlights be used?
(C) Describe how performing vehicle You must use your headlights beginning one-half hour after
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operation and control tasks to Texas Drivers sunset and ending one-half hour before sunrise, or any other
Handbook p 9-1 time when persons or vehicles cannot be seen clearly for at
manage vehicle balance may result least 1,000 feet.
in an imbalance situation 8. You should dim your lights when you are within how many
(D) Describe situations where the feet of an approaching car?
vehicle maneuvers of other roadway Within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle.
p 9-1 9. What type of lighting should cars use when parked on the
uses may force surrounding roadway highway at night?
users including vulnerable roadway If you must park on an unlighted highway at night, leave your
users to perform vehicle maneuvers p 9-1 parking lights or lower beam headlights on.
10. Which lights should you use when you are driving in a fog?
that results in traction loss You should lower (dim) your headlights when you are:
(E) Formulate plans to avoid or 1. Within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle.
compensate for the traction loss of p 9-1 2. When following closely (within 300 feet) behind another
vehicle.
other roadway users including 3. When driving on lighted roads.
vulnerable roadway users 4. When driving in fog, heavy rain, sleet, snow, or dust.
(F) Examine how traction loss from
roadway grade and shoulder
conditions impacts vehicle
maneuvers and vehicle balance and
formulate plans to avoid or
compensate for variances
(G) Recognize and assess how the
adverse conditions of vehicle
imbalance and traction loss in roll,
pitch, and yaw situations change lane
placement
(H) Summarize how vehicle balance
varies from vehicle to vehicle and
formulate plans to compensate for
variances including utilizing the
vehicle owner’s manual as a
resource
(I) Describe and demonstrate the
reduced-risk driving practices
necessary to compensate for traction
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loss
(J) Describe how vehicle technology
systems are designed to increase
vehicle balance and traction control
9.1.3 Emergencies About http://ed.ted.com/on/umdnnDUI
(A) Recognize and assess potential Drivers Responsibilities When Involved in a Crash
and immediate emergency situations
(B) Describe the reduced-risk driving
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immediate emergency situations What to Do Upon Arrival at a Crash Scene
(C) List ways to reduce the
consequences of an impending crash
(D) Identify the reduced-risk driving
practices to avoid single vehicle, off-
road, speeding, and alcohol-related
crashes
(E) List the driver’s responsibilities
when involved in a crash with and
without injury or death
(F) Describe the reduced-risk driving
practices to reduce or prevent further
injuries for individuals involved in a
crash and what to do upon arrival at
the crash scene
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