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A stationary object that appears in the distance in the center of your path of travel is called
a. a stalled vehicle.
b. an obstacle.
c. a point-of-view.
d. a target.
d. a target.
When stopping the car and expecting to continue again shortly, the selector lever should be in
a. DRIVE (D).
b. REVERSE (R).
c. PARK (P).
d. NEUTRAL (N).
a. DRIVE (D).
Driving in overdrive saves fuel and
a. can be used in all normal reverse driving.
b. can be used in all normal forward and reverse driving.
c. can be used in all normal forward driving.
d. can only be used in expressway driving.
c. can be used in all normal forward driving.
What should you do if the brake system warning light comes on?
a. Gradually stop, have the vehicle towed, and have the problem corrected.
b. Stop and add brake fluid.
c. Stop and immediately remove the brake cable.
d. Drive fast to a service station.
a. Gradually stop, have the vehicle towed, and have the problem corrected.
When using stickshift gears, neutral is
a. never used when the engine is running.
b. the crossbar of the pattern.
c. used for parking.
d. on the top of the pattern
b. the crossbar of the pattern.
With both inside and left-view rearview mirrors adjusted properly, the
a. chances of a collision occurring during a lane change are eliminated.
b. views to the rear and left are complete.
c. only remaining blind spot is to the left rear.
d. right rear blind spot and smaller blind spot to the left will remain.
d. right rear blind spot and smaller blind spot to the left will remain.
Before shifting from park to drive, you should
a. shift into neutral and wait a second.
b. press down on the foot-brake pedal.
c. release the foot-brake pedal.
d. apply the parking brake.
b. press down on the foot-brake pedal.
Why should you check the condition of the tires as you make an outside check of the car?
a. You can check that tires are clean.
b. You can determine the condition of the brakes.
c. You can easily determine tire defects.
d. You can check that tires look properly inflated
d. You can check that tires look properly inflated
When shifting gears in a stickshift vehicle,
a. always shift from first to second at 15 mph.
b. always shift from third to fourth at 40 mph.
c. there is no single correct speed for shifting.
d. shift gears every 15 mph.
c. there is no single correct speed for shifting.
The material you should use in the windshield washer container
a. should be water, especially in winter.
b. is usually a special windshield washing solution.
c. should never be used in hot weather.
d. is the same as for engine coolant.
b. is usually a special windshield washing solution.
The safety belt light is
a. off when safety belts are fastened.
b. on when the engine is running.
c. illuminated when safety belts are not fastened.
d. a reminder to fasten safety belts.
a. off when safety belts are fastened.
c. illuminated when safety belts are not fastened.
d. a reminder to fasten safety belts.
For a routine stop, which of the following would be the safest and most efficient use of your brakes?
a. Make an easy stop over a long distance without braking.
b. Make a firm, quick stop with rolling wheels.
c. Flash your brake lights, then brake gradually.
d. Gradually decrease brake pressure as you near your stopping point.
c. Flash your brake lights, then brake gradually.
Which of the following statements gives the best understanding of braking?
a. The brakes stop the car as soon as the brake pedal is depressed.
b. Brake lights are on only when you press the brake pedal hard.
c. It is best to decrease brake pressure gradually until the car stops.
d. The pedal pressure should be gradual and firm to stop the car.
d. The pedal pressure should be gradual and firm to stop the car.
The alternator warning light indicates
a. the alternator is working OK.
b. the alternator is checking itself out.
c. the alternator is too hot.
d. trouble in the electrical system.
d. trouble in the electrical system.
The brake system warning light tells you
a. the braking system is working properly.
b. the parking brake has been released.
c. the braking system is not working properly.
d. the brakes should be applied.
c. the braking system is not working properly.
What is the last thing you should do just before moving away from the right curb to enter traffic?
a. Press firmly on the foot brake.
b. Check traffic over your right shoulder.
c. Release the parking brake.
d. Check traffic over your left shoulder and check mirrors again.
d. Check traffic over your left shoulder and check mirrors again.
If leaving the car from the street side,
a. walk around the rear of the car.
b. walk around the front of the car.
c. place keys where you can see them.
d. glance over your right shoulder.
a. walk around the rear of the car.
When you turn the ignition switch to "accessory,"
a. the key can be removed.
b. no electrical equipment will operate.
c. the engine will start.
d. the radio and electrical equipment will operate.
d. the radio and electrical equipment will operate.
When entering a car from the street side,
a. check for traffic to the right.
b. approach from the front of the car.
c. hold the door open to defend yourself.
d. approach from the back of the car.
b. approach from the front of the car.
Riding the clutch
a. causes needless clutch wear.
b. allows you to shift quickly.
c. decreases clutch wear.
d. causes transmission damage.
a. causes needless clutch wear.
To start a warm fuel injection engine,
a. press the accelerator to the floor once and release it.
b. press the accelerator lightly and hold it.
c. press the accelerator repeatedly.
d. leave the accelerator alone.
d. leave the accelerator alone.
If there is an airbag in your vehicle's steering wheel, keep your hands at the
a. 1 and 3 or 2 and 6 o'clock positions.
b. 9 and 3 or 8 and 4 o'clock positions.
c. 10 and 2 or 9 and 3 o'clock positions.
d. 11 and 1 or 7 and 5 o'clock positions.
b. 9 and 3 or 8 and 4 o'clock positions.
Where you feel the engine take hold and the vehicle start to move is called the
a. friction point.
b. engine discharge.
c. blind-spot area.
d. start point.
a. friction point.
Hold the steering wheel with
a. one hand outside at the bottom and the other inside at the top.
b. your hands on the bottom half of the wheel.
c. your palms pointing upwards.
d. your hands on the outside of the wheel.
b. your hands on the bottom half of the wheel.
d. your hands on the outside of the wheel.
As you are about to enter the car from the street side, you should
a. keep the door open to defend yourself.
b. not open the door if an oncoming vehicle is near.
c. move from the rear of the car.
d. face the front of the car to see oncoming traffic.
b. not open the door if an oncoming vehicle is near.
When the ignition switch is turned to "lock,"
a. only the steering wheel is locked.
b. the ignition key cannot be removed.
c. the shift lever and steering wheel are locked.
d. all doors are locked.
c. the shift lever and steering wheel are locked.
Signal your intention to stop by
a. holding the turn-signal lever down.
b. turning on the emergency flasher.
c. tapping the foot-brake pedal.
d. holding the turn-signal lever up.
c. tapping the foot-brake pedal.
Before entering traffic from the curb, you should
a. check the rearview mirrors.
b. check around the car for obstructions.
c. check traffic ahead.
d. check traffic ahead, in both rearview mirrors, and over your left shoulder.
d. check traffic ahead, in both rearview mirrors, and over your left shoulder.
Cruise control allows the driver to
a. avoid traffic citations for speeding violations.
b. develop a sense of security.
c. maintain desired speed for highway or expressway driving.
d. control the car under all conditions.
c. maintain desired speed for highway or expressway driving.
When you rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving, you are
a. tracking the clutch.
b. guiding the clutch.
c. riding the clutch.
d. wearing the clutch.
c. riding the clutch.
The parking brake
a. cannot operate if the car is moving.
b. is usually set by pushing a pedal.
c. must be released before starting the engine.
d. can be safely used to stop the car.
b. is usually set by pushing a pedal.
The selector-lever position used for normal forward driving is
a. NEUTRAL (N).
b. LOW (L1 and L2, or 1 and 2).
c. PARK (P).
d. DRIVE (D).
d. DRIVE (D).
When stopping from higher gears in a stickshift car,
a. keep even accelerator pressure.
b. use brakes before depressing the clutch.
c. first depress the clutch.
d. first shift to NEUTRAL (N).
b. use brakes before depressing the clutch.
If the airbags are not in proper operating condition,
a. a bell will sound.
b. the warning light will stay on.
c. the vehicle will come to an immediate stop.
d. push the Reset button to correct the problem
b. the warning light will stay on.
What is the LAST thing you do as a check inside the car?
a. Fasten your safety belt.
b. Adjust the seat so you are comfortable.
c. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
d. Lock all doors.
a. Fasten your safety belt.
The __________________________ are the white lights at the rear of the vehicle
backup lights or reverse lights
Shifting from a higher to lower gear is called __________________________.
Downshifting or downshift
Use the __________________________ to choose forward or reverse gears in an automatic-transmission car.
Selector Lever
When the __________________________ is set, you can remove your foot from the accelerator and car speed will stay constant.
on cruise
What is the proper positioning of the driver's seat?
Drivers should sit with their backs firmly against the back of the seat. Driver should sit high enough to see over the steering wheel. A seat cushion should be used, if necessary. The driver should be at least 10 to 12 from the hub of the wheel if there is an airbag in it.