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Module 9
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| When a film of water builds up between the road surface and the vehicle's tires, ____________ occurs | Hydroplanning |
| It only takes a ___ ________ of water for a driver to lose control of a vehicle | 6 inches |
| One method for reducing glare at night is to ______ ________ __________ | clean your windshield |
| In fog, you should use ______ beam headlights | low |
| A wet roadway is most slippery when the _______ ________ ________ | rain first begins |
| Virginia law requires using ___________ whenever the windshield wipers are in use | headlights |
| Cruise control ______ help control a vehicle in snow | Can |
| The use of the ________ ______________ will help ____________ interior windows | air conditioner; defog |
| When driving an airbag equipped vehicle, sit at least ______ inches from the ________ _______, tilt the steering wheel toward your ______, and position your hands on the _______half of the wheel | 10; steering wheel; chest; bottom |
| It is the law that if your windshield wipers are on then your ________ should be on | headlights |
| Surface __________, surface ________, and ________ conditions all effect vehicle traction | materials; conditions; weather |
| In skid control, it is critical that the driver ________ where he/she wants the vehicle to go and ________ toward the intended path of travel | look; steer |
| It is always a good idea to call the _______ if you are involved in a crash | police |
| Dirty headlights can reduce visibility up by ____% | 90 |
| Nearly _____% of flash flood fatalities are vehicle related | 50 |
| The steering wheel should be positioned so the air bag is directed toward your ________ | chest |
| The roll of tires are to absorb _______ and provide _________ | water; traction |
| Your vehicle will float in as little as ______ foot of water | 1 or 2 |
| When in a collision the first thing to do is _______ the vehicle | stop |
| Approximately ______% of all motor vehicle fatalities among 16-20 year olds are ____-_____-______-_______ crashes | 50; run-off-the-road |