OMV Content Areas 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When approaching a railroad crossing with no signals or gates, a driver must:
- Slow down and proceed if no train is visible (Correct answer)
- Stop completely before crossing the tracks
- Yield only if lights are flashing
- Speed up to clear the tracks quickly
Correct answer: Slow down and proceed if no train is visible
At uncontrolled railroad crossings, slow down, look both ways, and proceed only when safe.
Question 2: A solid white line on the right side of the road indicates:
- The edge of the travel lane and the shoulder (Correct answer)
- A passing zone is allowed
- A bike lane boundary
- The center of a one-way road
Correct answer: The edge of the travel lane and the shoulder
A solid white edge line marks the boundary between the travel lane and the road shoulder.
Question 3: If your vehicle starts to skid on a slippery surface, you should:
- Brake hard and steer straight
- Steer into the direction of the skid and ease off the gas (Correct answer)
- Accelerate to regain traction
- Turn the wheel sharply in the opposite direction
Correct answer: Steer into the direction of the skid and ease off the gas
Steering into the skid and gently releasing the accelerator helps restore vehicle control.
Question 4: What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?
- Stop and wait for green
- Proceed with caution (Correct answer)
- Yield to all oncoming traffic
- The light is about to turn red
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light warns drivers to slow down and proceed carefully.
Question 5: When parking on a downhill slope with a curb, your front wheels should be turned:
- Straight ahead
- Away from the curb
- Toward the curb (Correct answer)
- At a 45-degree angle outward
Correct answer: Toward the curb
Turning front wheels toward the curb when parking downhill ensures the curb stops the car if brakes fail.
Question 6: You are driving on a highway and a tire blows out. You should first:
- Brake immediately and hard
- Grip the wheel firmly and ease off the gas (Correct answer)
- Swerve to the shoulder quickly
- Accelerate briefly to stabilize the vehicle
Correct answer: Grip the wheel firmly and ease off the gas
Keeping a firm grip and gradually decelerating prevents loss of control after a blowout.
Question 7: Which of the following actions is illegal when using a mobile phone while driving in most US states?
- Using a hands-free earpiece
- Talking on a handheld phone (Correct answer)
- Using voice-activated navigation
- Activating a Bluetooth speaker
Correct answer: Talking on a handheld phone
Most states prohibit holding and talking on a mobile phone while driving.
OMV Content Areas 2
When approaching a railroad crossing with no signals or gates, a driver must: