BMV BMV Vehicle Operations

Question 1

What should you do if your vehicle begins to hydroplane?

Accepted Answer

Ease off the gas pedal, do not brake suddenly, and steer straight until you regain traction

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Slam on the brakes immediately

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Accelerate to drive through the water

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Turn the steering wheel sharply

Question 2

What is the proper procedure for making a left turn at an intersection?

Accepted Answer

Signal, move to the left lane, yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, turn into the nearest lane of the cross street

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Turn from any lane without signaling

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Yield only to vehicles on the right

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Speed up to complete the turn quickly

Question 3

What does it mean when your vehicle's ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) activates?

Accepted Answer

The system is preventing wheel lockup during hard braking — maintain firm pedal pressure

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The brakes have failed completely

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You should release the brake pedal immediately

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The vehicle is accelerating uncontrollably

Question 4

When parallel parking, how far should your vehicle be from the curb?

Accepted Answer

Within 12 inches (1 foot) of the curb

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Within 3 feet of the curb

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Touching the curb

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At least 2 feet from the curb

Question 5

What is the move-over law?

Accepted Answer

Drivers must change lanes or slow down when approaching stopped emergency vehicles, tow trucks, or maintenance vehicles with flashing lights

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Move over for all vehicles on the highway

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Move to the left lane at all times

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Only applies to fire trucks

Question 6

How should you navigate a roundabout?

Accepted Answer

Yield to traffic already in the roundabout, enter when safe, travel counterclockwise, and exit at your desired street

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Stop in the roundabout to let others enter

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Travel clockwise through the roundabout

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Speed up to merge quickly