Vehicle Operation and Control Flashcards

Before changing lanes on a multi-lane highway, you should:

Answer: Signal, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder at your blind spot

Mirrors alone miss vehicles in your blind spot, so a shoulder check is required before moving over.

If your headlights suddenly fail at night, what should you try first?

Answer: Turn on the emergency flashers and pull off the road as soon as it is safe

Flashers make you visible while you safely leave the roadway to address the failure.

When entering an interstate highway from an acceleration ramp, you should:

Answer: Increase your speed to match the flow of traffic and merge into a gap

Matching traffic speed lets you merge smoothly without forcing others to brake.

If a wheel drops off the edge of the pavement onto the shoulder, you should:

Answer: Slow down gradually, then steer back onto the pavement when it is safe

Slowing first and steering back gently prevents overcorrecting and losing control.

What is the correct way to use your horn?

Answer: A light tap to alert others to your presence when needed

The horn is a warning device meant for brief alerts, not for expressing frustration.

When driving through a curve, the best technique is to:

Answer: Slow down before entering the curve and accelerate gently as you exit

Reducing speed before the curve keeps traction available for steering through it.

If your vehicle's hood suddenly flies up and blocks your view, you should:

Answer: Look through the gap under the hood or out the side window and pull off the road

Using the gap under the hood or the side window lets you see enough to stop safely off the road.