Snow, whiteouts and ice

MTO Driver’s Handbook: Safe and Responsible Driving, Snow; Whiteouts; Ice

Snow may be hard-packed and slippery as ice; rutted, full of hard tracks and gullies; or smooth and soft. Look ahead and anticipate what you must do based on the conditions. Slow down on rutted, snowy roads and avoid sudden steering, braking or accelerating that could cause a skid. Do not use cruise control during times of snow and other inclement weather.

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Practice questions on this card

ON-1118Snow is falling and the road is rutted. What does the handbook advise?
ON-1119Blowing snow is forecast for your route. What does the handbook say?
ON-1120Which headlights should you use in blowing snow or a whiteout?
ON-1121You are stranded in blowing snow. What does the handbook say to do?
ON-1122Which items belong in a winter driving survival kit according to the handbook?
ON-1123When the temperature drops below freezing, which road sections freeze first?
ON-1124In winter, the asphalt ahead looks dark and shiny. What does the handbook say this may mean?