Summary

Chapter 4 By Megan, Dana, & Brooke Speed 25 mph - school zones, business or residential districts. 35 mph - suburban business and residential districts.

In this chapter, you will learn how adverse conditions can reduce visibility and traction, increasing the risk of driving and requiring more time to use the IPDE process.

Chapter Outline

Section 1: Reduced Visibility

Under conditions of reduced visibility, drivers need more time to use the IPDE process. Drivers need to take cautionary actions to improve their ability to see and to make sure others see them. The cleanliness of a vehicle's windows, the time of day, and the weather conditions all affect visibility.

Section 2: Reduced Traction

Reduced traction drastically lessens the control you have over a vehicle. Since rain, snow, ice, and sand can reduce traction, resulting in a skid, it is important to know how to recover from a skid. Drivers also need to know how to use controlled braking to reduce speed quickly without skidding.

Section 3: Other Adverse Weather Conditions

Extreme weather conditions, such as strong winds and hot and cold weather, significantly increase the risks of driving. Drivers need to know how to handle these conditions.

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