Temps Test Problem Solving 3

Question 1

You are driving and realize you are going the wrong way on a one-way street. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Pull over immediately, stop, and back out or turn around safely

Answer

Continue forward since stopping could cause a collision

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Back up carefully to the nearest intersection and turn around

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Flash your lights and honk to warn oncoming drivers

Question 2

Your engine begins to overheat while driving on the highway. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Turn on the heater to draw heat away from the engine

Answer

Continue driving to the nearest exit to avoid blocking traffic

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Pull over immediately and open the hood to cool the engine faster

Answer

Pour cold water on the engine to cool it quickly

Question 3

You are driving in heavy rain and your wipers cannot keep up with visibility. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Turn on hazard lights and pull safely off the road to wait

Answer

Increase speed to get through the rain zone faster

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Follow the taillights of the car directly ahead very closely

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Drive in the center of the road to avoid water on the edges

Question 4

A child runs into the street ahead of you and you cannot stop in time. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Brake as hard as possible and steer toward the safest open space

Answer

Steer into oncoming traffic to avoid the child

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Swerve onto the sidewalk where people may be present

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Speed up and steer around the child at high speed

Question 5

Your car starts to skid on an icy road. What is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

Steer in the direction of the skid and ease off the gas

Answer

Brake firmly and steer opposite the direction of the skid

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Accelerate slightly to regain traction on the ice

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Shift into park to stop the wheels from spinning

Question 6

You are approaching a green traffic light that has been green for a long time. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and be prepared to stop as it may turn yellow soon

Answer

Maintain speed since you have the right of way

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Accelerate to clear the intersection before it changes

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Honk to alert pedestrians that you are proceeding

Question 7

You arrive at a four-way stop at the same time as a vehicle on your right. Who has the right of way?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle on your right has the right of way

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You do, because you arrived at the same time

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The larger vehicle always has the right of way

Answer

Whoever signals first has the right of way