MS DMV Vehicle Operation and Control 2

Question 1

When driving on a slippery road and your rear wheels begin to skid, you should:

Accepted Answer

Steer into the skid and ease off the gas

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Brake hard and steer straight

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Steer away from the skid and accelerate

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Apply the parking brake gently

Question 2

What does 'hydroplaning' mean when driving in rain?

Accepted Answer

Tires lose contact with the road surface due to a water layer

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The engine overheats from rain exposure

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Water enters the fuel system

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Windshield wipers fail to clear rain effectively

Question 3

When parallel parking, you should first position your vehicle:

Accepted Answer

Alongside the car in front of the space, about 2 feet away

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Directly behind the target space bumper-to-bumper

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In front of the space facing the curb

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Diagonally in front of the space

Question 4

On a steep downhill grade, the best way to control speed is to:

Accepted Answer

Shift to a lower gear and use engine braking

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Keep the transmission in neutral to reduce wear

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Press the brake pedal continuously at full force

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Accelerate briefly then coast to manage speed

Question 5

What is the safest action if your accelerator pedal sticks while driving?

Accepted Answer

Shift to neutral, apply brakes, and pull safely off the road

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Turn off the ignition immediately

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Pump the gas pedal repeatedly to free it

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Press harder on the accelerator to break it loose

Question 6

When driving through a curve, you should:

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed before entering and accelerate gently while exiting

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Accelerate through the curve to maintain momentum

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Brake in the middle of the curve for control

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Steer sharply at the last moment to follow the curve

Question 7

If your power steering suddenly fails while driving, you should expect:

Accepted Answer

Much greater effort required to steer the vehicle

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The steering wheel to lock completely

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Automatic activation of the ABS system

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The vehicle to drift automatically to the right