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

Answer

Steering into the direction of a rear-wheel skid helps realign the vehicle while easing off the gas reduces wheel spin.

Question 2

What does 'hydroplaning' mean when driving in rain?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Hydroplaning occurs when a layer of water builds between the tires and road, causing loss of traction and steering control.

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

Answer

Proper parallel parking begins by pulling alongside the car in front of the target space, approximately 2 feet away and even with it.

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

Answer

Downshifting to a lower gear uses engine braking to help control speed and prevents brake overheating on steep grades.

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

Answer

Shifting to neutral disengages the engine from the drive wheels, allowing you to brake and safely stop without losing steering.

(MS DMV) Mississippi Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test