3rd Quarter Safety Quiz 2018 Question Title OK Question Title OK Question Title OK Question Title OK Question Title * 1. What is Hydroplaning? When driving in heavy rain, vehicle tires may ride up on the standing water, causing a loss of traction. When driving in heavy rain, vehicle tires may ride up on the standing water, giving you better traction. When driving in heavy rain, vehicle tires may ride up on the standing water, allowing you to increase your speed. OK Question Title * 2. When encountering a heavy rain with water building up on the roadway, what should a commercial driver do to reduce the chances of hydroplaning? Slow down by at least 30% Speed up by at least 30% Slow down by at least 75% OK Question Title * 3. Name several precautionary measures a driver should take to ensure the tractor-trailer is properly prepared to safely travel in heavy rain: Ensure good mechanical condition of the tractor-trailer tires, brakes and defroster as well as wiper blades being in good condition. Ensure your tractor-trailer's cruise control is in good mechanical condition. Ensure your tractor-trailer can stop quickly to avoid an incident OK Question Title * 4. If it is raining so hard that you can not clearly see the road or vehicle in front of you, what is the smart decision a professional driver should make to best ensure his/her safety and the safety of the motoring public? Find a safe area away from the roadway to pull off, such as a truck-stop or rest area and wait for the storm to pass. Pull immediately off to the side of the roadway. Activate the truck cruise control to maintain a steady speed. OK Question Title * 5. What is your first and last name to get credit for taking this quiz? OK DONE