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How Much Do You Know About Winter Weather Safety?

See how well you’re prepared for the cold

Aaron Kassraie,

AARP

En español

Published November 11, 2022

10 Questions

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How Much Do You Know About Winter Weather Safety?

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 "question" : "True or false? If your vehicle skids on snow or ice, you should steer in the direction you want your car to go.\n",
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 "answer" : "True",
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 "answer" : "False",
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 "explanation" : "Stay calm and avoid slamming on the brakes, which can make regaining control more difficult.\n",
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 "question" : "What should you NOT do when clearing snow?\n",
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 "answer" : "Take frequent breaks",
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 }, {
 "answer" : "Consider using a small shovel or snow thrower",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "First consult a doctor if you have a medical condition",
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 }, {
 "answer" : "Eat a heavy meal",
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 "explanation" : "Eating a large meal can put an extra load on your heart and increase health risks.\n",
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}, {
 "question" : "What is the best way to avoid frostbite?\n",
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 "answer" : "Wear mittens instead of gloves",
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 "answer" : "Limit time outdoors if it’s very cold, wet or windy",
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 "answer" : "Bundle up in several layers of loose clothing",
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 "answer" : "All of the above",
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 "explanation" : "Even skin that is covered can get frostbite. If caught early, permanent damage can be avoided.\n",
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 "question" : "True or false? The risk of carbon monoxide poisoning increases in cold weather.\n",
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 "answer" : "True",
 "correctAnswer" : true
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 "answer" : "False",
 "correctAnswer" : false
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 "explanation" : "Carbon monoxide poisoning often comes from fumes that build up in enclosed spaces. Emitters of the deadly gas include improperly vented furnaces, vehicles in the garage and burning wood.\n",
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}, {
 "question" : "How should you walk on ice?\n",
 "answers" : [ {
 "answer" : "Take short steps or shuffle",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "Bend slightly forward and walk flat-footed",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "Keep your hands out of your pockets",
 "correctAnswer" : false
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 "answer" : "All of the above",
 "correctAnswer" : true
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 "explanation" : "Make sure to use extra care when entering and exiting vehicles and buildings and walking on stairs.\n",
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 "question" : "True or false? An early warning sign of hypothermia is slowed speech.\n",
 "answers" : [ {
 "answer" : "True",
 "correctAnswer" : true
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 "answer" : "False",
 "correctAnswer" : false
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 "explanation" : "Other early signs include cold hands or feet, drowsiness, anger, confusion and pale skin.\n",
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}, {
 "question" : "After calling 911, what should you do for someone showing signs of hypothermia?\n",
 "answers" : [ {
 "answer" : "Move them to a warmer place",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "Give them something warm to drink",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "Wrap them in warm, dry clothes",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "All of the above",
 "correctAnswer" : true
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 "multiSelect" : false,
 "explanation" : "If necessary, remove all clothing and make skin-to-skin contact to transfer body heat. Wrap yourself and the person in dry blankets to stay warm.\n",
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}, {
 "question" : "What should you NOT do to stay warm at home in the winter?\n",
 "answers" : [ {
 "answer" : "Dress warmly",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "Keep doors open to all rooms",
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 }, {
 "answer" : "Place a rolled towel in front of all doors",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "Avoid alcohol",
 "correctAnswer" : false
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 "explanation" : "Also, close off rooms that you aren’t using. That will save on heating bills.\n",
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}, {
 "question" : "True or false? It’s OK to keep your car running in the garage if the garage door is open.\n",
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 "answer" : "True",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "False",
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 "multiSelect" : false,
 "explanation" : "Avoid warming your car up in the garage before driving. Even if the garage door is open, the car can still cause carbon monoxide poisoning.\n",
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}, {
 "question" : "Which illnesses make it difficult to stay warm?\n",
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 "answer" : "Thyroid problems",
 "correctAnswer" : false
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 "answer" : "Diabetes",
 "correctAnswer" : false
 }, {
 "answer" : "Parkinson’s disease",
 "correctAnswer" : false
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 "answer" : "All of the above",
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 "explanation" : "Parkinson’s disease and arthritis can make it difficult to put on clothes, use a blanket or get out of the cold.\n",
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Aaron Kassraie writes about issues important to military veterans and their families for AARP. He also serves as a general assignment reporter. Kassraie previously covered U.S. foreign policy as a correspondent for the Kuwait News Agency’s Washington bureau and worked in news gathering for USA Today and Al Jazeera English.

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