Answers to Winter Driving Quiz   

1. C.

Clean all snow and ice off all windows. Also remove loose snow from the hood and roof to prevent it from blowing up on the windshield or drifting over the back window as you drive. Don’t be a peep hole driver, and ensure all windows are defrosted before starting out.

2. C.

Snow tires do not loose their effectiveness at low temperatures. But remember they have limitations. As unpacked snow turns to ice and packed snow, traction is reduced. Tire chains and sand give you traction at temperatures closer to the freezing mark, hut not at very low temperatures. Always approach ice or hard packed snow with care.

3. C.                                                                                        

If you apply too much power you will just spin your wheels. Rather, use the “easy does it” approach when starting on icy surfaces. Clear away snow from around the tires and create traction, Rocking the car allows you to increase the distance traveled with each rock.

4. A.

But stop short of locking your wheels. The best defence is to leave a greater distance between your vehicle and the one ahead of you, and to reduce your speed to decrease your stopping distance. Slamming your brakes could lock the wheels and produce an uncontrolled skid. However, with anti-lock brakes (ABS), c is a valid answer.

5. C.

Do not put on your brakes. Follow your natural impulse and steer to keep the car going in its original direction, hut don’t over steer. When you feel the car regaining traction, start to straighten your wheels. Be prepared to handle a skid in the opposite direction.