How Prepared Are You For The Winter?

5 Questions | By CoMissourian | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 275

Questions and Answers

1.

What are the right things to do for safe driving on icy roads? Select multiple answers.
- A.
  
  When driving into shaded areas, slow your vehicle down during your approach.
- B.
  
  Place some sand bags in the bed of your vehicle if it's rear wheel drive.
- C.
  
  Use high beams to enhance visibility.
- D.
  
  Drive according to speed limits.
- E.
  
  Apply steady pressure to the brakes when your car with rear wheel drive begins to spin.
2.

How long of a distance should you keep between you and the vehicle in front of you during snow or ice storms?
- A.
  
  1-4 seconds
- B.
  
  5-7 seconds
- C.
  
  8-10 seconds
- D.
  
  More than 10 seconds
3.

Check the safest statement below.
- A.
  
  It's always safe to choose a sledding course with hay or straw bales.
- B.
  
  Adults should sit with the child seated snugly in front, between their legs.
- C.
  
  Why not sled after dark? It might be more fun.
- D.
  
  It's OK to sled down hills with ice.
4.

Check the safest statement below.
- A.
  
  I want to ice skate outdoors alone because it is so much fun!
- B.
  
  I want to ice skate outdoors at night because it is so much fun!
- C.
  
  The lake is open for ice skating! I should also do some fishing here.
- D.
  
  The ice is slushy on the lake. I should stay away from it.
5.

Which of the following statements are true? Select multiple answers.
- A.
  
  Cleaning snow and refuse from your sidewalks is required by law.
- B.
  
  It's a good idea to shovel the snow to the left side of your driveway (looking toward the street from your house).
- C.
  
  It's wise to park your car on the street for convenience in snow days.
- D.
  
  You shouldn't follow snow removal equipment too closely.