Chapter 14 CHALLENGING DRIVING CONDITIONS Copyright 2005 Thomson

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Chapter 14 CHALLENGING DRIVING CONDITIONS Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Chapter 14 CHALLENGING DRIVING CONDITIONS Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Chapter Objectives • Reduced visibility • Challenging road conditions • Challenging terrain Copyright 2005

Chapter Objectives • Reduced visibility • Challenging road conditions • Challenging terrain Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Reduced Visibility • Looking beyond your headlights • Overdriving your headlights • High and

Reduced Visibility • Looking beyond your headlights • Overdriving your headlights • High and low beams Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Reduced Visibility • Blinded by the light • Dawn and dusk • Sunshine glare

Reduced Visibility • Blinded by the light • Dawn and dusk • Sunshine glare Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Overdriving your Headlights Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Overdriving your Headlights Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Challenging Road Conditions • Unpaved and gravel roads • Deep sand mud • Potholes

Challenging Road Conditions • Unpaved and gravel roads • Deep sand mud • Potholes • Dips Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Challenging Road Conditions • Shoulders and drop-offs • Narrow roads • Bridges and tunnels

Challenging Road Conditions • Shoulders and drop-offs • Narrow roads • Bridges and tunnels Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Challenging Terrain • Hills • Mountain driving – passing on mountain roads – effects

Challenging Terrain • Hills • Mountain driving – passing on mountain roads – effects of high altitude Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Chapter 15 DRIVING IN BAD WEATHER Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Chapter 15 DRIVING IN BAD WEATHER Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Chapter Objectives • Rain • Snow and ice • Other severe weather conditions •

Chapter Objectives • Rain • Snow and ice • Other severe weather conditions • Cold and hot weather Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Rain • Driving in rain • Hydroplaning • Deep-water driving Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar

Rain • Driving in rain • Hydroplaning • Deep-water driving Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Snow and Ice • Winterizing your vehicle • Starting on snow • Driving on

Snow and Ice • Winterizing your vehicle • Starting on snow • Driving on snow and ice Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Snow and Ice • Snow tires and tire chains • Parking on snow and

Snow and Ice • Snow tires and tire chains • Parking on snow and ice • Snowplows Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Driving on Snow and Ice Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Driving on Snow and Ice Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Other Severe Weather Conditions • Fog • Dust storms and sandstorms • Hail •

Other Severe Weather Conditions • Fog • Dust storms and sandstorms • Hail • Lightning storms • Tornadoes and hurricanes Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Cold and Hot Weather • Starting in cold weather • Frosted-up windows • Vapor

Cold and Hot Weather • Starting in cold weather • Frosted-up windows • Vapor lock • Overheating • Driving in the desert Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Chapter 17 EMERGENCIES Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Chapter 17 EMERGENCIES Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Chapter Objectives • Blowouts and flat tires • Mechanical failures • Skids • Other

Chapter Objectives • Blowouts and flat tires • Mechanical failures • Skids • Other emergencies Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Blowouts and Flat Tires • Responding to a blowout • Flat tires Copyright 2005

Blowouts and Flat Tires • Responding to a blowout • Flat tires Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Responding to a Blowout Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Responding to a Blowout Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Mechanical Failures • Brake failure • Overheated brakes • Steering failure • Stalled engine

Mechanical Failures • Brake failure • Overheated brakes • Steering failure • Stalled engine Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Mechanical Failures • Stuck accelerator • Headlight failure • Dead battery • Windshield wiper

Mechanical Failures • Stuck accelerator • Headlight failure • Dead battery • Windshield wiper failure • Hood latch failure Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Skids • Types of skids • Responding to a skid • Spinning out Copyright

Skids • Types of skids • Responding to a skid • Spinning out Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Responding to a Skid Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Responding to a Skid Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Other Emergencies • Running out of fuel • Roadway debris • Deep water escape

Other Emergencies • Running out of fuel • Roadway debris • Deep water escape • Downed power lines Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Other Emergencies • Car fires • Car jacking • Police chases Copyright 2005 Thomson

Other Emergencies • Car fires • Car jacking • Police chases Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved.