Ch. 12 Driving In Diverse Conditions Essay

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CH. 12: Driving In Adverse Conditions 12.1: *Reduced Visibility* * Dirty Window: Whenever visibility is reduced, drivers need more time to use the IPDE Process and apply zone control driving techniques. Windows that are dirty are danger, because you can’t see a lot of your obstacles, like other drivers, the weather, and road hazards. * Sun Glare: * Sunglasses and visors can help prevent glare. Don’t stare at sun. * Low Levels of Light * By always driving with headlights on beam, you can help others to see you. * Headlights * Only use your high-beam lights when vehicles are more than one-half mile in front of you. * Meeting Other Vehicles: If an oncoming driver has high-beam headlights oon, take…show more content…
* Follow these steps on how to use controlled braking: 1. With the heel of your foot on the floor, press the brake pedal hard, hard enough to slow your vehicle without locking the wheel. 2. If your wheels lock and your vehicle skids, ease off your brake pedal just enough to let your wheels start rolling. 3. Keep using this squeeze - relax a little - squeeze process until you stop. * If you don’t know how to use the right amount of pressure, use an antilock braking system (ABS), which is in most new vehicles. It uses a computer to prevent its wheels from locking. 12.3: *Other Adverse Weather Conditions* * Wind, extreme temperature, and winter weather can make the driving task very difficult. * Wind: Winds can reduce vehicle control and push light cars in an unintended direction. * Hot Weather * In extreme temperature can cause serious problems for your vehicle. * Temperature light gauge indicates when the engine is too hot. * If not turn off the A/C and turn on the heater. * If it is still hot, stop and parkin a safe place to check coolant level. * Cold

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