Wet--particularly the first 15 minutes of rain after a long dry period when oil and rubber particles have collected on the road surface and mix with water Heavy rain or standing water Mud near farm entrances, construction sites, and truck crossings Wet leaves Broken or uneven road surface Sand or gravel - frequently on curves in rural areas 2. Slippery Conditions: Ice on the road Dangerous curves and turns with slippery when wet warning signs Most dangerous when the temperature is near freezing Just after a rain has fallen on a hot day Heavily traveled intersections when raining 3. Controlling Consequences: _______ off road rather than skid off the road Hit something ______ rather than something hard Hit something going your way rather than something stationary Hit stationary objects with a glancing blow Hit a stationary object rather than an approaching object Steer to avoid oncoming traffic and head on collision 4. Preventing Loss of Traction: __________ speed ___________ space Make gradual changes to speed Avoid abrupt changes in direction Find the best path 5. Causes of Traction Loss Road surface conditions The condition of the vehicle Actions of the driver 6. Signs of Hydroplaning: Standing water Raindrops that bubble when they hit the road Slushing sound Sensation that the steering wheel is loose or disconnected from the vehicle A vehicle ahead that is not leaving a track 7. Preventing Hydroplaning: _________down when there is water standing on the surface of the pavement. Tires should be properly __________ and have adequate tread. ___________ following distance, particularly when behind a large truck. Drive in the tracks left by any vehicle ahead. 8. If Hydroplaning Occurs: Ease off the ______________ gradually
Wet--particularly the first 15 minutes of rain after a long dry period when oil and rubber particles have collected on the road surface and mix with water Heavy rain or standing water Mud near farm entrances, construction sites, and truck crossings Wet leaves Broken or uneven road surface Sand or gravel - frequently on curves in rural areas 2. Slippery Conditions: Ice on the road Dangerous curves and turns with slippery when wet warning signs Most dangerous when the temperature is near freezing Just after a rain has fallen on a hot day Heavily traveled intersections when raining 3. Controlling Consequences: _______ off road rather than skid off the road Hit something ______ rather than something hard Hit something going your way rather than something stationary Hit stationary objects with a glancing blow Hit a stationary object rather than an approaching object Steer to avoid oncoming traffic and head on collision 4. Preventing Loss of Traction: __________ speed ___________ space Make gradual changes to speed Avoid abrupt changes in direction Find the best path 5. Causes of Traction Loss Road surface conditions The condition of the vehicle Actions of the driver 6. Signs of Hydroplaning: Standing water Raindrops that bubble when they hit the road Slushing sound Sensation that the steering wheel is loose or disconnected from the vehicle A vehicle ahead that is not leaving a track 7. Preventing Hydroplaning: _________down when there is water standing on the surface of the pavement. Tires should be properly __________ and have adequate tread. ___________ following distance, particularly when behind a large truck. Drive in the tracks left by any vehicle ahead. 8. If Hydroplaning Occurs: Ease off the ______________ gradually
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