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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

Answer

Hydroplaning occurs when tires lose contact with the road surface. Ease off the accelerator gradually, avoid sudden braking or steering, and maintain a straight path until tires regain contact with the road.

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

Answer

Signal at least 100 feet before turning, move to the leftmost lane, yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians in the crosswalk, and complete the turn into the nearest available lane of the cross street.

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

Answer

ABS activation (felt as pedal pulsation) means the system is rapidly modulating brake pressure to prevent wheel lockup, maintaining steering control. Keep firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Within 12 inches (1 foot) of the curb

Answer

When parallel parking, position your vehicle within 12 inches of the curb, parallel to the road edge, with wheels turned appropriately if on a hill.

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

Answer

Move-over laws require drivers to change lanes (if safely possible) or significantly reduce speed when approaching stopped emergency vehicles, tow trucks, and highway maintenance vehicles displaying flashing lights.

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