Jacobs & Wallace's Winter Driving Safety Quiz
Are you worthy of being a winter driver?
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Quiz Questions
1.
What is the best way to safely defrost your windshield?
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A.
Turn on your front and rear defrosters and use a plastic ice scraper on your front and rear windshields
B.
Use a metal ice scraper on your front and rear windshields
C.
Turn on your windshield wipers
D.
Pour hot water onto your front and rear windshields
2.
What is a safe following distance during winter when there is snow and ice on the road?
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A.
12-15 seconds
B.
3-4 seconds
C.
8-10 seconds
D.
15-20 seconds
3.
what is the best placement for winter tires on your car?
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A.
One in the front, one in the back
B.
All four should be the same
C.
Two in the front only
D.
Two in the back only
4.
what is the optimal coolant to water ratio for your car in the winter months?
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A.
75:25
B.
100:0
C.
50:50
5.
Ice may be more likely to form at intersection, bridges and shaded areas.
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A.
True
B.
False
6.
When sliding into a skid, what is the best course of action?
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A.
Try to steer straight ahead
B.
Turn in the direction of the skid
C.
Turn the opposite direction of the skid
7.
When approaching a snowy or icy hill, you should:
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A.
Speed up to reach the top of the hill as quickly as possible
B.
Come to a complete stop and then accelerate to reach the top of the hill
C.
Slow down before reaching the hill and make the assent slowly and steadily
8.
If your car goes off the road in a snowstorm, what should you do?
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A.
Clear the snow away from your tailpipe
B.
Crack a window to let in fresh air
C.
Don't panic and call for help
D.
All of the above
9.
Cold weather has a tendency of causing old batteries to die. To avoid being stranded, how often should you consider replacing your battery
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A.
1-3 years
B.
3-5 years
C.
5-7 years
D.
7-9 years
10.
When you're driving in icy weather, which of the following should you do?
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A.
Keep your phone nearby in case you need to make an emergency call
B.
Turn off your cruise control because it can cause your tires to spin out of control
C.
Only keep a small amount of fuel in your gas tank in case you get into an accident
D.
Turn off your high beams so you don't blind oncoming drivers
11.
You are driving a car equipped with anti-lock brakes, which method will result in the shortest braking distance?
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A.
Hold down on the brake pedals
B.
Push down on the pedal gradually
C.
Pump the brakes repeatedly, letting the pedal almost fully return to its original position before pushing down again
D.
Feather the brake pedal, keeping it as close to maximum pressure as possible
12.
There's a snow plow truck ahead. What should you do?
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A.
Stay far behind the truck, as the road may still not be clear of ice and snow, increasing your car's braking distance
B.
Switch to an alternate route as soon as possible
C.
Stay close behind the truck to ensure you are driving on a clear roadway
D.
Pass. It's better to put some distance between you and the truck
13.
How often should you check your mirrors while driving?
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A.
Every 5 seconds
B.
Every 10 seconds
C.
Every 12 seconds
D.
Every 15 seconds
14.
Snow and ice can require up to three times the normal stopping distance.
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A.
True
B.
False
15.
You should fill your tire pressure according to the recommended inflation on your tires instead of the inflation provided by the vehicle's manufacturer.
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A.
True
B.
False
Quiz Outcomes
1.
You’re Not WORTHY!
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Oops, looks like you are not worthy of driving on the road this winter. Driving lessons are recommended!
2.
You're Not Quite Worthy!
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You are not quite worthy of driving on the road this winter.
3.
You're Almost an Worthy!
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You are almost worthy of driving in the winter. Brush up on road safety driving techniques.
4.
Wow, You are Worthy!
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Way to go! You are a worthy winter driver!
