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Winter Driving

1.  Name 3 things you can help you drive in snow?

2.  What are 5 things you can do prepare your car for winter driving?

3.  Name 4 things that are kept in the car as winter supplies.

Please answer the following questions True or False

4.  In case you are stranded while driving in winter stay in your vehicle.

5.  In case you are stranded while driving in winter calm down and think

6.  In case you are stranded while driving in winter, keep your blood circulating freely by loosening tight clothing, changing positions frequently and moving your arms and legs.

7.  In case you are stranded while driving in winter, make yourself visible to rescuers. Tie a bright cloth to your antenna or door handle.

8.  In case you are stranded while driving in winter calm down and think. The storm will end and you will be found. Don't work enough to get hot and sweaty. Wet clothing loses insulation quality making you more susceptible to the effects of hypothermia.

9.  In case you are stranded while driving in winter close up the windows tight and run the engine hot to keep warm.

10.  In case you are stranded while driving in winter call 911.

Multiple choice Please select the correct answer

11.  You come outside and see that there is a lot of snow on the ground the first thing you do is

a.  Clear snow and ice from all windows and lights - even the hood and roof- before driving

b.  Check the area for debris

c.  Check car for safety equipment

d.  All of the above

12.  If Your Wheels Start to Skid you should…

a.  Remain calm and in control

b.  Keep your eyes on where you want to go

c.  Not stomp on the breaks

d.  Steer into the skid

e.  All the above

13.  If Your Vehicle Refuses to Turn and the Front Wheels are Skidding …

a.  DON’T panic

b.  DON’T hit the brake or jerk the steering wheel

c.  DO lift off the accelerator

d.  DO turn back toward straight a slight amount (this will allow the front wheel to regain grip and start rolling again)

e.  Once grip and steering effectiveness are restored, you can smoothly steer back in to the curve.

f.  All of the above