Vehicle Operation and Control Flashcards

If you are driving and feel very sleepy, the safest action is to:

Answer: Pull off the road safely and rest or sleep

Pulling off and resting is the only reliable remedy for drowsy driving; other stimulation methods provide only brief and unreliable alertness.

What does it mean when a vehicle has 'anti-lock brakes' (ABS)?

Answer: The system prevents wheels from locking during hard braking, maintaining steering

ABS rapidly modulates brake pressure to prevent wheel lock-up, allowing the driver to continue steering while braking hard.

When driving in heavy fog, you should use:

Answer: Low-beam headlights or fog lights, and reduce speed

Low beams and fog lights aim the light downward and reduce glare, while high beams reflect off fog and reduce visibility.

What is the safest position for your hands on the steering wheel?

Answer: 10 and 2 o'clock or 9 and 3 o'clock positions

The 9 and 3 (or 10 and 2) hand positions provide balanced control and keep hands clear of the airbag deployment zone.

When merging onto a highway from an on-ramp, you should:

Answer: Match the speed of highway traffic and merge smoothly

Matching highway speeds before merging minimizes speed differences and reduces the risk of rear-end collisions.

What is the primary risk of 'overdriving your headlights' at night?

Answer: You cannot stop in time for obstacles beyond your light range

Overdriving headlights means traveling at a speed where your stopping distance exceeds the distance illuminated by your lights.

When driving in construction zones in Mississippi, you must:

Answer: Double your following distance and obey posted reduced speed limits

Mississippi law requires reduced speeds and increased caution in work zones, with fines doubled for violations endangering workers.