PA DMV Vehicle Operation and Control 3

Question 1

When towing a trailer in Pennsylvania, you must use safety chains that are:

Accepted Answer

Crossed under the trailer tongue in an X pattern

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Long enough to allow the trailer to turn freely without tangling

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Attached only to the trailer hitch ball

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Slack enough to lie flat on the ground

Question 2

How does carrying a heavy load in your vehicle affect braking distance?

Accepted Answer

It increases braking distance because of greater momentum

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It decreases braking distance due to added traction

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It has no effect on braking distance

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It only affects braking on wet roads

Question 3

What should you do when driving in dense fog?

Accepted Answer

Use low beams and reduce speed significantly

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Use high beams to see farther ahead

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Use hazard lights as your primary lighting

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Follow the taillights of the vehicle ahead closely

Question 4

Which of the following is the best technique for driving on icy roads?

Accepted Answer

Accelerate, brake, and steer gradually and smoothly

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Keep your speed constant and avoid any braking

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Use cruise control to maintain a steady speed

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Stay in the center lane to avoid ice near the edges

Question 5

What is the correct hand position recommended for modern vehicles equipped with airbags?

Accepted Answer

9 and 3 o'clock

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10 and 2 o'clock

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8 and 4 o'clock

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12 o'clock with one hand

Question 6

When your vehicle begins to hydroplane, you should:

Accepted Answer

Ease off the accelerator and hold the steering wheel straight

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Brake hard to regain road contact

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Turn the wheel sharply to break the water layer

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Accelerate briefly to push through the water

Question 7

In Pennsylvania, how far from a railroad crossing must you stop if a signal is flashing?

Accepted Answer

15 feet

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5 feet

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50 feet

Answer

100 feet