BMV BMV Vehicle Operations 5

Question 1

What is the proper following distance under ideal conditions?

Accepted Answer

At least 3 seconds behind the vehicle ahead

Answer

The three-second rule gives adequate time to react in good driving conditions.

Question 2

Before changing lanes, you should always:

Accepted Answer

Signal and check your blind spot

Answer

Signaling and physically checking the blind spot prevents collisions with unseen vehicles.

Question 3

When parking on a hill facing uphill with a curb, turn your wheels:

Accepted Answer

Away from the curb

Answer

Turning wheels away from the curb lets the tires roll back against the curb if the car moves.

Question 4

What should you do if your accelerator sticks while driving?

Accepted Answer

Shift to neutral and brake, then pull over

Answer

Shifting to neutral disconnects the engine from the wheels so you can brake and stop safely.

Question 5

The safest way to handle a tire blowout is to:

Accepted Answer

Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and slow gradually

Answer

Holding the wheel steady and slowing gradually keeps the vehicle under control during a blowout.

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