BMV BMV Vehicle Operations 3

Question 1

When driving in fog, you should use your:

Accepted Answer

Low-beam headlights

Answer

Low beams reduce glare and give better visibility in fog than high beams.

Question 2

What is the first thing you should do if your vehicle begins to skid?

Accepted Answer

Ease off the accelerator and steer where you want to go

Answer

Easing off the gas and steering into the intended direction helps you recover control of a skid.

Question 3

How far ahead should a driver ideally scan the road for hazards?

Accepted Answer

10 to 15 seconds

Answer

Scanning 10 to 15 seconds ahead gives you time to identify and react to hazards.

Question 4

When must you dim your high beams for oncoming traffic?

Accepted Answer

Within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle

Answer

You must switch to low beams within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle to avoid blinding the driver.

Question 5

What should you do when following a large truck at night?

Accepted Answer

Keep low beams on and increase following distance

Answer

Increasing following distance and using low beams prevents glare and gives room to react.

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