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

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

To prevent wheels from locking up during hard braking

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Lightly apply the brakes several times to dry them

Answer

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

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

Answer

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

Question 5

What does 'overdriving your headlights' mean?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

(PA DMV) Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test