Safe DrivingQuestion 59 of 120
You are driving in heavy snow and your windshield keeps icing over despite the wipers. What should you do?
a.Reach out the window and clear the glass while driving slowly
b.Pull off the road in a safe place, clear the ice, and check that the defroster and wipers work before continuing
c.Follow closely behind a plow so its spray keeps the glass clear
d.Open the side window and steer by watching the fog line
Explanation
Driving without a clear view is unsafe at any speed, so the correct response is to stop somewhere safe and restore visibility. Clearing glass while moving, tailgating a plow, and steering by the fog line all substitute for the vision you no longer have.
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