MS DMV Vehicle Operation and Control 5

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Pull off the road safely and rest or sleep

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

When driving in heavy fog, you should use:

Accepted Answer

Low-beam headlights or fog lights, and reduce speed

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Match the speed of highway traffic and merge smoothly

Answer

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

(MS DMV) Mississippi Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test