Vehicle Operation and Control Flashcards

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

Answer: Steer in the same direction the rear is sliding

To correct a rear-wheel skid, steer in the direction the rear of the vehicle is sliding to realign the wheels.

What is the primary purpose of anti-lock brakes (ABS)?

Answer: To prevent wheels from locking up during hard braking

ABS prevents wheel lockup during hard braking, allowing the driver to maintain steering control.

When driving through a deep puddle, what should you do afterward?

Answer: Lightly apply the brakes several times to dry them

Lightly pumping the brakes after driving through water helps dry them and restores normal braking performance.

When should you use your vehicle's low-beam headlights instead of high-beams?

Answer: When an oncoming vehicle is within 500 feet

Pennsylvania law requires switching to low beams when an oncoming vehicle is within 500 feet to avoid blinding the other driver.

What does 'overdriving your headlights' mean?

Answer: Driving faster than you can stop within the distance your headlights illuminate

Overdriving headlights means traveling at a speed where you cannot stop before reaching the edge of your headlight illumination.

When parallel parking, which wheel should you curb first?

Answer: Rear right

When parallel parking, the rear right wheel is positioned against the curb first as you reverse into the space.

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

Answer: Shift to neutral and apply brakes, then pull off the road

Shifting to neutral disengages engine power, allowing you to brake safely and pull off the road.