Sample Course Material CHAPTER 2 – DRIVING EMERGENCIES Special Awareness It is vital for all drivers to be aware of the environment in which they travel, other drivers around them, and the vehicle they control. Light Rain / First Rain – The first rain often leads to a dangerous condition in which to operate a motor vehicle.

This early rain lifts the oil up from the road surface, but it does not completely wash away the slippery substance. Unfortunately, many drivers are generally unwilling to slow down to a level that the first rain requires, and they continue driving as if the roads were clear and dry. What they fail to realize is that this light rain makes the road slick and simply does not provide enough water to wash away all the accumulated oil and debris. The Fall Last Days Of Gaia Patch Fremont. Speed should be dramatically reduced, with extra stopping distance allowed and extreme caution exercised. It is important to remember that when road conditions and surfaces change, braking distance and traction change as well. One-Way Streets – Used mainly in the city, one-way streets help to eliminate confusion in heavily-traveled areas and to keep the flow of traffic moving. Unfortunately, these types of streets often pose unique dangers to drivers.