PA DMV Vehicle Operation and Control 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Steer in the same direction the rear is sliding

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Steer in the opposite direction of the skid

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Apply the brakes firmly

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Accelerate to regain traction

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

To prevent wheels from locking up during hard braking

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To stop the vehicle faster than regular brakes

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To reduce brake pad wear

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To automatically apply brakes in emergencies

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Lightly apply the brakes several times to dry them

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Accelerate quickly to dry the brakes

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Avoid braking for at least one mile

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Pull over and inspect the vehicle

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

When an oncoming vehicle is within 500 feet

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On empty rural highways at night

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When driving faster than 55 mph

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When fog or rain reduces visibility below 500 feet

Question 5

What does 'overdriving your headlights' mean?

Accepted Answer

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

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Using high beams unnecessarily

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Driving with only one headlight working

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Turning on headlights during daylight hours

Question 6

When parallel parking, which wheel should you curb first?

Accepted Answer

Rear right

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Front right

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Front left

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Rear left

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Turn off the ignition immediately

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Pump the accelerator rapidly

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Downshift through all gears quickly