AK DMV Vehicle Operation and Maintenance 5

Question 1

How does an anti-lock braking system (ABS) change how you should brake in an emergency?

Accepted Answer

Press and hold the brake pedal firmly; do not pump the brakes

Answer

Pump the brakes rapidly just like older vehicles

Answer

Use only the parking brake

Answer

Tap the brake lightly three times, then release

Question 2

What routine maintenance most directly extends the life of your engine?

Accepted Answer

Changing the oil and oil filter at recommended intervals

Answer

Washing the exterior weekly

Answer

Rotating the seat covers

Answer

Replacing the wiper blades every month

Question 3

Why do batteries fail more often during Alaska winters?

Accepted Answer

Cold temperatures reduce battery cranking power while the engine needs more power to start

Answer

Snow physically crushes the battery case

Answer

Batteries only work above freezing

Answer

Alternators stop charging in winter

Question 4

If your headlight fails while driving at night, you should:

Accepted Answer

Slow down, use your remaining lights, and get the headlight repaired as soon as possible

Answer

Continue driving normally since one headlight is enough

Answer

Drive with high beams on at all times to compensate

Answer

Follow closely behind another vehicle to use its lights

Question 5

What does the temperature warning light or gauge in the red zone indicate?

Accepted Answer

The engine is overheating and you should stop driving as soon as safely possible

Answer

The cabin heater is set too high

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The outside temperature is below freezing

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The transmission fluid needs topping off

Question 6

When jump-starting a dead battery, the final connection should be made to:

Accepted Answer

An unpainted metal surface on the dead vehicle's engine, away from the battery

Answer

The negative terminal of the dead battery directly

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The positive terminal of the dead battery

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Any plastic part of the engine cover

Question 7

Why should you warm up and gently test your brakes after driving through deep water or slush?

Accepted Answer

Wet brakes can lose stopping power, and light braking dries them out

Answer

Water permanently destroys brake pads on contact

Answer

It recharges the brake fluid

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It resets the ABS computer