Winter driving quiz

How good are your winter driving skills? Test 'em out, here. NOTE: This quiz is for entertainment purposes only and does not reflect what should be done in every situation.

Q.1

Which are generally believed to handle winter driving better?

Front-wheel drive vehicles
Rear-wheel drive vehicles

Q.2

Intersections are slippery in winter because ...

Plows leave them full of snow.
All that stopping and starting reduces traction.

Q.3

If you go into a skid on ice:

Apply the brakes to slow yourself down .
Take your foot off the accelerator and press the clutch in or shift to neutral.
Over steer to compensate for the direction of the skid.
All of the above.

Q.4

You're stuck on a patch of ice. You should definitely NOT:

Spread sand under the tires.
Gently rock the car back and forth.
Apply pressure on the gas, keep your wheels straight and get out of there ASAP.

Q.5

You don't have ABS breaks and you need to stop quickly. What do you do?

Apply strong, steady pressure to the brake pedal and don’t let up.
Pump your brakes.
Slam your foot on the brake pedal at once.

Q.6

You're caught in a snow storm and have to walk on the street. Should you:

Walk in the same direction as traffic.
Walk facing oncoming traffic.

Q.7

If your vehicle has 4x4 ...

You are basically immune from skids. Enjoy your winter drive.
When you get into a skid, you could be in serious trouble — especially if you're in a heavy vehicle.

Q.8

Oh no! You're skidding! Do you:

Turn in the direction of the skid.
Turn away from the skid.
Slam on the breaks.
Shut off your car's engine.

Q.9

You're caught in a snow storm and have to walk on the street. Should you:

Walk in the same direction as traffic.
Walk facing oncoming traffic.

Q.10

You DO have ABS breaks and need to stop in slippery conditions. What should you do?

Pump the brakes repeatedly, to prevent a skid.
Pump the brakes repeatedly — that's how you engage the ABS breaks.
Brake firmly, applying continuous pressure.