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NYS Driver's Manual-Chapter 10: Special Driving Conditions

(Questions) Flashcards What should you do if you are blinded by the headlights on an approaching vehicle?

• Flash your headlight beams towards the approaching

vehicle (to high beam for a second, then return to low beam).2. Move your eyes to the right to avoid the glare.3.Use the road edge as guide until the approaching vehicle passes you.Is it best to keep your headlights on high beam or low beam when there is fog, rain or falling snow?Low beam is best in foggy, rainy, and snowy weather to prevent the reflection of light off of weather particles.What should you do if you one of your tires blows out?1. Hold the steering wheel firmly.2. Ease off the gas pedal and don't apply the brake until the vehicle is controlled.3.Get the vehicle under control.4. Pull to the side of the road when it is safe to do so.Driving within the range of your headlights indicates you can stop your vehicle within about how many feet?About 350 ft.What is the first thing you should do if your brakes fail?Pump the brake pedal to increase pressure.What is the main reason night driving is more difficult than daytime driving?90% of your decisions on driving are based on what you see and night driving reduces your range of visibility ahead of you.What should you do if your wheels move off the pavement?1. Ease your foot off the gas pedal.2. Brake gently.3.Carefully steer back onto the pavement when it is safe to do so.When should you signal that you are exiting an expressway?At least 100 ft (30m) before you reach the exit ramp.What is the most important rule to remember in any emergency?Don't panic!What should you do if an entrance ramp is short? Wait for a large gap in traffic and accelerate quickly.Which direction should you turn your steering wheel to get out of a skid?In the direction of the skid.What should you do if you miss an expressway exit?Get off at the next exit.How should you use your brake pedal on a slippery road?Carefully and gently squeeze the brake in slow steady strokes.Why is expressway driving different from normal driving?Expressway driving involves higher speeds and heavy traffic when compared to normal driving.What are expressway entrance ramps used for? To accelerate up to expressway speed when entering the expressway.What should you check for when you leave an expressway?Speed limit signs and your speed because you need to slow down when leaving an expressway.