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DRIVERS 150 EXAM STUDY FINAL
REVIEW QUESTIONS
In a vehicle with a standard transmission, one must slowly release the clutch and depress the accelerator at the same time to move the vehicle without stalling the engine. - โ โ True When the oil pressure light activates, one should have one's vehicle serviced soon. - โ โ True Your vehicle's electrical system is in trouble if this light comes on or the gauge shows "discharge" while the engine is running. A. Service Engine Soon Light B. ABS light C. Alternator / Generator light or gauge D. Temperature light or gauge - โ โ C If a vehicle is equipped with Anti-lock Braking System, the ABS light will illuminate for a few seconds at start up. - โ โ True The seatback must be adjusted far enough for your __________ to rest on the top of the steering wheel when your arm is comfortably extended. A. Elbow B. Fingers C. Wrist
D. Chin - โ โ C Modified hand-to-hand method of steering means you never actually bring your right hand in contact with your left hand. - โ โ True Uneven acceleration is typical of new drivers - โ โ True Newly constructed highways may have ___________ _______ along the outer boundary of the lane. This feature creates a loud noise if the vehicle drifts to the edge of the road. - โ โ Rumble strips Guard rails, street lights, and electronic notification signs are safety features one might encounter in today's Highway Transportation System. - โ โ True The ________ will tell you if the coolant in the engine is too hot or too low. A. Temperature Gauge B. Thermometer C. Coolant Meter D. Coolant Gauge - โ โ A The Alternator/Generator Warning Light or Gauge indicates improper functioning of your vehicle's __________ system. A. Alternative B. Generating C. Electrical D. Fuel - โ โ C
The number one thing to remember about driving during inclement weather (rain, fog, snow, etc.) is that the three second rule ALWAYS applies. - โ โ False The first thing to understand about stopping on snow or ice is, ๏ฟฝThe brakes stop the wheel and the tires stop the vehicle๏ฟฝ. - โ โ True Tires that have been driven 30,000 miles or more are much more effective when driving in inclement weather than tires with new tread. - โ โ False Roads are the most slippery ๏ฟฝ.
A.) At the end of a rainstorm B.) In the middle of a rainstorm C.) During the first few minutes of rain D.) 30 minutes after it has rained hard - โ โ C A good driver will concentrate...
A.) Only on the car in front of them B.) Only on the car behind them C.) Only on the cars to the left and right D.) Not only on the car directly in front, but two or three cars ahead. - โ โ D
The best way to gain maximum gas mileage is to ๏ฟฝ
A.) Free your driving of abrupt starts and stops B.) Change your oil frequently (every 3000 miles) C.) Do not drive over 50 mph D.) Minimize the use of your air conditioner, signal lights, and windshield wipers - โ โ A As motorists drive onto the acceleration lane, they must get up to the speed limit, _______, find a/an ________ and then _______.
A.) Plan, open spot, pull directly into the lane B.) Signal, opening, merge C.) Look, postion, press on the gas abruptly D.) Signal, resting point, merge - โ โ B The best way to mentally prepare for what may be over the hill or around the curve is to _________ and _________.
A.) Swerve, maneveur B.) Honk your horn, swiftly change lanes C.) Guess, hope D.) Anticipate, slow down - โ โ D
If you are headed in the opposite direction from an emergency vehicle on a roadway with two or more lanes in each direction it is unnecessary to move to the side of the road. - โ โ True If two vehicles on a three or more lane highway both want to change lanes into the same lane,...
A.) The vehicle on the furthermost left yields right-of-way to the driver in the furthest right lane. B.) The vehicle on the furthermost right yields right-of-way to the vehicle in the furthest left lane. C.) Both vehicles have equal rights to the lane. D.) Both of the vehicles must remain in their current lane - โ โ B Brake failure from overheating while descending a steep hill can be prevented by shifting gears to the neutral position. - โ โ B While driving downhill, gravity is working _____________, possibly requiring brake usage.
A.) With you B.) Against you C.) On you D.) For you - โ โ A
Regarding changing lanes while freeway driving, after you have changed into your desired lane, remember to turn off _______________________.
A.) You engine B.) Your lights C.) Your signal D.) Your horn - โ โ C On freeways with three or more lanes, if another vehicle is trying to move into the same lane you are trying to change to, the driver to the __________ must yield the right of way. - โ โ D Occasionally, one exits a freeway on the left, but most exit ramps are on the ___________ side of the road.
A.) Left B.) Right C.) Broad D.) West - โ โ B When changing lanes, always change _______ lane (s) at a time.
A.) 1
C.) Drive a large vehicle D.) Hang tight - โ โ A Road construction signs are _______ in color and dictated extra caution in construction zones. A.) Slow down B.) Stay home C.) Drive a large vehicle D.) Hang tight - โ โ B While driving through construction, slow down and _______ the ________ of your search pattern.
A.) Increase, frequency B.) Decrease, lag time C.) Decrease, frequency D.) Increase, lag time - โ โ A Air pollution combined with smoke is known as...
A.) Wind B.) ABS C.) Fog
D.) Smog - โ โ D A car skims along the surface of water on the road. This is known as...
A.) ABS failure B.) Hydroplaning C.) Visibility failure D.) Fog slick - โ โ B Brake pumping occurs automatically. This is an example of...
A.) ABS (Advanced Brake System) B.) Sporadic brake malfunction C.) SIPDE D.) ABP (Advanced Brake Pumping) - โ โ A ___________ causes moisture to accumulate on the inside of the windshield.
A.) Fog B.) Excessive smoke C.) Wind D.) Hydroplaning - โ โ A
B.) Shift to a lower gear, then apply the parking brake. C.) Pump your brakes. D.) Shift to neutral. - โ โ C What are the three types of skids?
A.) Reverse skids, forward skids, side to side skids. B.) Power skid, braking skid, and loss of traction skid. C.) Power skid, braking skid and side to side skid. D.) None of the above. - โ โ B You are driving down a two-lane road at 45 mph. The oncoming vehicle๏ฟฝs right wheels drop off the pavement. The most likely occurrence is...
A.) The vehicle will enter your lane. B.) The vehicle will continue on the shoulder of the road. C.) The vehicle will spin out and hit a tree. D.) The vehicle will return smoothly back onto the road. - โ โ A Frontal and angle frontal crashes are not as bad as side-swiping crashes.
A.) True B.) False - โ โ False If the oil light on your dashboard illuminates, the best thing to do is...
A.) Pull off the road, shut off the vehicle immediately, and phone for help. B.) Pull off the road, shut off the engine and check the oil level. C.) Get the oil changed at your earliest convenience. D.) Do not panic. Ignore the light. It can light up for no reason. - โ โ B If you must shift the car into reverse as a result of brake failure, what is the fastest speed that your vehicle can be traveling to execute this maneuver?
A.) 20 MPH B.) 25 MPH C.) 30 MPH D.) 35 MPH - โ โ B A crash is imminent as a result of brake failure. From the choices below, select the best object to steer your car towards.
ABS is an acronym for _______________.
A.) Anti-Lock Brake System B.) Anti- Brake Skid C.) Accelerated Brake System D.) Accident-Prevention Brake Suspension - โ โ A To avoid a power skid you should accelerate smoothly and gradually.
A.) True B.) False - โ โ A How can you tell if you are experiencing a rear-wheel skid?
A.) Your tires are spinning but your vehicle is not moving. B.) The RPM๏ฟฝs are rising but your vehicle is not accelerating. C.) The front end of the car turns out of your path of travel. D.) The center of mass of the vehicle shifts to the front of the vehicle and the hood drops and tilts. - โ โ C When driving at night, you are less likely to get in a fatal accident because there are less drivers at night.
A.) True B.) False - โ โ B If an oncoming car is within 200 feet and the driver has not turned off the high beams, it is acceptable to flash your high beams to remind the driver to turn the high beams off.
A.) True B.) False - โ โ A Regardless of the types of brakes that you have, in any emergency situation you should avoid skidding.
A.) True B.) False - โ โ A You are involved in an accident. There are no injuries. You do not need to contact the police.
A.) True B.) False - โ โ B
If there is no (or very little) oil on the dip stick, you should๏ฟฝ
A.) Not drive any further B.) Drive to the nearest mechanic C.) Only drive the vehicle if it's not smoking D.) Both 2 and 3 above are correct - โ โ A When the car engine is hot, ๏ฟฝ
A.) Gently apply pressure and slowly twist the radiator cap counter clockwise. B.) Tap on the top of the radiator cap three times, apply a cloth over the cap, and remove the cap quickly. C.) Both 1 and 2 above will work. D.) Never remove the radiator cap. - โ โ D ________ are superior brakes that utilize a pinching action on a metal disc to slow or stop tire rotation of the tire.
A.) Drum Brakes B.) Disc Brakes C.) Parking Brakes D.) Power Brakes - โ โ B
________ are double-walled steel tubes full of brake fluid that conduct the hydraulic pressure.
A.) Brake Lines B.) Brake Reservoirs C.) Dual Master Cylinders D.) Brake Pads - โ โ A ________ is an engine-activated booster unit that reduces the effort required to apply the hydraulic brakes.
A.) Disc Brake B.) Drum Brake C.) Lock Braking system D.) Power Brake - โ โ D A/an _____________ comes on if one of the dual hydraulic brake systems should fail or, in some vehicles, if the brake fluid is low.
A.) Indicator Light B.) Warning Protection System Light (WPSL) C.) Warning Sound D.) Dual Master Cylinder Light - โ โ A
