Temps Test Problem Solving 2

Question 1

Your brakes feel spongy when you press the pedal. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Have the brake system inspected immediately before driving further

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Pump the brakes repeatedly to build pressure

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Add more air to your tires to compensate

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Drive slowly and avoid highways until next scheduled maintenance

Question 2

You are driving on a two-lane road and a vehicle ahead is moving very slowly. There is a no-passing zone ahead. What is the best action?

Accepted Answer

Follow at a safe distance and wait for a legal passing zone

Answer

Pass quickly before reaching the no-passing zone

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Honk repeatedly to signal the driver to speed up

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Pull alongside the slow vehicle to see if it is safe to pass

Question 3

A tire blows out at highway speed. What is the safest immediate response?

Accepted Answer

Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and steer straight

Answer

Brake hard and steer sharply to the shoulder

Answer

Shift into reverse to slow the vehicle quickly

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Immediately turn off the engine to reduce speed

Question 4

You miss your highway exit. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Continue to the next exit and use it to turn around

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Stop on the shoulder and back up to the exit ramp

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Cross the median to reach your exit from the opposite side

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Make a U-turn on the highway as quickly as possible

Question 5

Your accelerator pedal sticks while you are driving. What should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Firmly apply the brakes and shift into neutral

Answer

Shift into reverse to counteract acceleration

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Turn off the ignition while the vehicle is moving at speed

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Open the door to create drag and slow down

Question 6

You are driving at night and your headlights suddenly go out. What is the best immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Turn on hazard lights, slow down, and pull safely off the road

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Speed up to reach the nearest town as fast as possible

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Flash your high beams repeatedly to restore power

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Continue driving slowly using only parking lights

Question 7

You encounter a large pothole you cannot avoid. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Release the brakes before impact and hold the wheel firmly

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Brake hard just before impact to minimize damage

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Accelerate through it to spend less time in the pothole

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Swerve sharply into the other lane to avoid it