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Driver’s Education. Chapter 12. Table of contents. Dirty Windows Sun Glare Hydroplaning Wind Cold Weather http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/drivers/driver_education/home.html. Dirty Windows. Dirty Windows will Reduce visibility and can be the cause of a dangerous wreck.
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Driver’s Education Chapter 12
Table of contents • Dirty Windows • Sun Glare • Hydroplaning • Wind • Cold Weather • http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/drivers/driver_education/home.html
Dirty Windows • Dirty Windows will Reduce visibility and can be the cause of a dangerous wreck. • Prevent moisture buildup on your windows by Turn on your front-window defroster, switch on your rear defogger, and use your AC/heater . • Windows wear down over time The plastics used in many vehicle interiors can give off vapors that coat the inside of windows over time.
Sun Glare • Sun Glare When the sun creates severe and blinding conditions. • Ways to Protect Yourself Avoid looking at the sun or by wearing sunglasses or a sun visor. • Low-Beam Headlights By driving with low-beam headlights you help other drivers see you.
Hydroplaning • Hydroplaning is Is when a tire rises to the top of water and loses its grip to the road. • Hydroplaning is caused By a combination of standing water, speed, and tire condition. • Hydroplaning occurs At 35 mph in water as little as 1/12-inch deep.
Wind • Strong winds Can cause your vehicle to lose control or even pushed off the roadway. • Passing Trucks Can produce a strong blast of wind. Be ready to slow and apply extra pressure to the left. • Tornadoes If you see a tornado stop and find a ditch or bridge and lay down.
Cold Weather • Be alert for exhaust leaks Make sure to have air coming into your vehicle If you are stuck in snow make sure your tailpipe isn't blocked. • Do not race a cold engine Racing a cold engine can cause wear. • Don’t set your parking brake Ice/slush stuck to the bottom of your car can cause the parking brake to freeze.
Driver’s Education Chapter 12