Motor Vehicle Commission MVC Safety Requirements 5

Question 1

Why should mirrors be adjusted before you begin driving rather than while moving?

Accepted Answer

Adjusting while moving distracts you and reduces awareness

Answer

Mirrors only work when parked

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It saves fuel

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It is required to start the engine

Question 2

What safety benefit does an anti-lock braking system provide during hard braking?

Accepted Answer

It lets you steer while braking on slippery roads

Answer

It shortens stopping distance on all surfaces

Answer

It eliminates the need for tire tread

Answer

It replaces the parking brake

Question 3

How should cargo inside the passenger cabin be secured for safety?

Accepted Answer

Stowed or restrained so it can't become a projectile

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Piled loosely on the seats

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Placed on the dashboard

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Left on the driver's lap

Question 4

What is a sign that your vehicle's suspension or steering may be unsafe?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle pulls to one side or vibrates strongly

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The radio has static

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The seats feel warm

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The fuel gauge reads full

Question 5

Why is it unsafe to drive with a cracked windshield in your line of sight?

Accepted Answer

It obstructs vision and can shatter more easily

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It reduces air conditioning

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It drains the battery

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It increases tire wear

Question 6

What should you do if a warning light for low oil pressure comes on while driving?

Accepted Answer

Safely pull over and stop the engine promptly

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Ignore it until your next service

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Drive faster to circulate the oil

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Add water to the engine

Question 7

How does properly inflating your tires improve safety?

Accepted Answer

It ensures better traction, handling, and braking

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It makes the car quieter only

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It increases top speed

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It disables the ABS