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 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. 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
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 and mud Potholes Dips
Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. 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 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 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 Learning. All Rights Reserved. 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 ice Snowplows
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 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 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 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 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
Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. 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 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 Downed power lines
Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Other Emergencies Car fires Car jacking Police chases