Emergency situations
Adverse conditions
Everything is harder to see.
What effect
STOP
dirty
Itwould
woulda make
windshield
everything
andmuch
have with
harder
to see
THINK
sun
glare?
What are some problems
associated with sun glare?
What could she do to minimize
the direct sun glare?
Drop the sun visor.
Also, be aware of sun glare upon drivers
when you are a pedestrian. It’s likely this
driver would have a hard time seeing you
if you were to begin crossing the street.
As the sun begins to set, don’t forget
to________________________.
Also, in rainy weather you must
use your __________.
What about your following distance in rainy weather?
Double or triple it.
What is a problem following
large trucks in rainy weather?
Their large tires throw it all on our windshield.
Be sure you have a good supply of window washer.
What is a problem following
large trucks in rainy weather?
Sometimes it can really be difficult to see!
Roadways are most slippery when it:
___________________
Roads accumulate dirt and oil
which mix with the first few
minutes of a rain causing a
pasty gooey substance that is
very slippery. After some
heavier rain, this “summer
ice” is washed away.
Be careful of sudden movements with the steering
wheel, quick acceleration, or hard braking.
What is important to remember when
going through shallow water?
Hydroplaning is possible.
Keep moving slowly.
What is important to remember when
going through deep water?
• Keep
moving
slowly
• Dry your
brakes when
through the
deep water
How do you dry wet brakes?
- one foot on gas…one foot applying pressure to brake
What are some mountain
driving strategies?
Black ice: patches of
• ice
Reduce
speed
that are difficult
• toWatch
lanefrom
differentiate
dry
blacktop. It forms
position
when the ground
around
temperature
curves is lower
than 32 degrees but
the air is for
warmer,
• Watch
allowing
“blackmoisture
ice” to
collect and then freeze.
In Motion magazine, a General Motors publication
What is black ice?
This message is especially for trucks.
However, if you do a lot of mountain driving,
its good to downshift because it will
prolong the life of your brakes.
It would be wise to____________.
What does this sign mean?
In addition to larger trucks,
what other vehicle could tip?
Possible rollovers
Reduce speed
on curves
False, hold it down firmly.
TRUE
or FALSE:
When
using
Antilock
brakes,
pump the
brake
pedal.
In Motion magazine, a General Motors publication
Without ABS: wheels lock up…no steering control
Strategies in the
Snow
Perhaps the most important thing about driving in snow
is to __________________________
On this one way street what
are you searching for?
Cars or pedestrians obscured behind large snow piles.
You’re turning right at the intersection.
What is a concern that you have?
The slippery turning surface.
Also, is another car coming?
Slow down before the turn, more than you feel is necessary.
Then, coast around the turn (stay off gas and brake).
Do not accelerate until you straighten out.
What are three important things you
must do to make this right turn safely?
You are on a wet road intending to turn right.
What do you notice about the turning surface?
Should this car attempt to pull out quickly,
it would probably ________its wheels.
How should you ease up at
this intersection to see
properly?
Very slowly with your
foot covering the brake.
Should you become stuck in some deeper snow,
how should you attempt to become unstuck?
Try rocking the car, shifting from drive to reverse.
You are not paying attention as this curve approaches.
Your back end begins skidding to the right. You have
antilock brakes. What do you do?
Hold the brake pedal down hard, while steering quickly to
the right. Also, be ready to counter steer while keeping
your eyes focused on where you want to go.
What are some things you should
remember about driving in fog?
Use low
beam lights
Reduce
speed
Increase
following
distance
If very bad
get off road
In Motion magazine, a General Motors publication
Where is it more likely to be foggy?
In low lying areas, costal regions and by lakes.
Sometimes it can be very thick…slow down!
First, SHIFT TO A LOWER GEAR.
Then, quickly pump the brake pedal 3-4 times.
(try to restore pressure)
If pressure is not restored, use the emergency / parking brake.
You press on the brake pedal to start stopping, but the
pedal goes right to the floor. You have no brakes!
What three things should you do?
The right rear tire blows out!
What do you do?
In Motion magazine, a General Motors publication
1st Firm up your
grip on the
wheel.
2nd Ease up on the
accelerator.
3rd Check traffic.
4th Drive off the
roadway and
brake gently.
5th Turn on the
emergency
flashers.
W
What should you do in this situation?
W
What should you do in this situation?
2) Apply the
brake.
1) Ease off
gas.
3) Turn on
emergency
flashers.
The hood usually flies up
because it was not
properly latched.
1st Look through the crack
below the open hood or
look out the window if
you can’t see under the
hood.
2nd Turn on the emergency
flashers to warn other
drivers.
3rd Slow down, and drive
off the roadway to a
safe location.
Ease off accelerator, then gradually
turn the wheels back onto pavement.
Do not brake hard and do not jerk
the wheel to the left.
If you’re not paying attention and you
drop your wheels onto the shoulder,
what should you do and not do?
NEUTRAL
Shift to ___________and
attempt to restart it
What should you do if your car suddenly
stalls (engine dies out) while driving?
(the traffic is light)
Shift to neutral & attempt to un-stick it with foot.
If unsuccessful, brake, pullover and shut off engine.
What if the accelerator sticks and
the car keeps going faster and faster.
(the traffic is light)
Driving
in hot/windy
weather
In hot
weather,
the engine
may
______________
What are the
symptoms?
- temperature light glows
or gauge runs hot
- possible white smoke
from hood
What should you do when this occurs?
Turn off air conditioner; turn on heater and fan.
If white smoke appears, pull off road and shut off car.
Driving
hot/windy
weather
What
are in
some
problems
that can
occur with very high winds?
Avoid driving taller
vehicles like recreational
campers or trucks
because they have a
greater susceptibility to
tipping in strong winds.
Even smaller vehicles can be pushed into an on-coming
lane. Also, be aware of the wind created by large
trucks as they pass by.
In some open field areas, high winds could cause
dust over the road causing a slippery situation.
BEWARE OF
DUST OVER
ROAD
1st Quickly steer the car
out of traffic and off
the road way to a safe
area.
2nd Have all passengers
get out of the car and
move at least 100 ft
way from the car.
3rd Estimate how serious
the car fire is and
move away from the
car and wait for the
fire department.
A car fire can be
caused by fuel, oil,
grease, or electric
equipment.
A car might stall on
the tracks if it’s going
too slow (especially
stick shift cars)
1st If no train is coming try to
restart the car.
2nd If you cannot restart the
car, have all passengers
get out.
3rd Shift to neutral and push
the car off the tracks.
4th If a train is coming exit
your car and run away in
the direction that the train
is coming from.
Sleepy
drivers are
one of the
greatest
hazards on
nighttime
roads.
What
are some
temporary
ways of
staying
awake?
In Motion magazine, a General Motors publication
1)1) As the sun begins to set, don’t forget to: ______________
1)2) True or False: If it’s raining use low beam lights and at
least double your following distance. _____
1)3) True or False: Adding a loaded car top carrier to your
vehicle can help stabilize your vehicle on curves. _______
1)4) Roadways are most slippery when it ________________
1)5) When driving down steep mountain roads, to help save
your brakes and control your speed _________________
6) The most important thing about driving in snow is to:
____________________________________
1)7) The best way to turn on a snow covered road is to slow
down before the turn and then _______________________
1)8) True or False: When using anti-lock brakes (ABS) on icy
roads, pump the brakes for greater effectiveness. ______
1)9) If you attempt to pull out quickly on a icy surface you will
probably just ______your wheels
1)10) If on an icy road your back end begins skidding to the
left, you should turn the wheel to the _____. If you have
ABS you should hold the brake pedal down __________
1)11) Two things to remember when driving in fog:
_______________________________________
12) If your brakes fail, besides pumping them to try building
up pressure again, also: ____________________________
1)13) If you experience a tire blowout be careful not to apply
_______ right away. Also ______up your grip on wheel.
1)14) True or False: There are potential dangers and risks in
picking up hitchhikers & in some states its illegal._______
1)15) If your car stalls while moving, shift to ________and
attempt to ________ the engine.
1)16) If the accelerator sticks, (in very light traffic) the first
thing you do is ___________then try to lift it up with foot.
1)17) Your right wheels drop off onto the shoulder, what
should you do: ___________________________________
18) What should you first try if you feel your engine is
running hot: _____________________________________