Temps Test TEMPS Technical Skills 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When approaching a railroad crossing with no signals or gates, you must:
- Stop completely regardless of visibility
- Slow down and be prepared to stop if a train is approaching (Correct answer)
- Yield only if you hear a train whistle
- Speed up to clear the tracks quickly
Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop if a train is approaching
At uncontrolled railroad crossings, slow down, look both ways, and stop only if a train is approaching.
Question 2: A solid white line along the right edge of the roadway marks:
- The center of the road
- The right boundary of the travel lane (Correct answer)
- A no-passing zone
- A bicycle lane boundary
Correct answer: The right boundary of the travel lane
A solid white edge line defines the right boundary of the paved roadway.
Question 3: When driving in fog, you should use:
- High-beam headlights to see farther
- Low-beam headlights to reduce glare (Correct answer)
- Hazard lights instead of headlights
- No lights since they create glare
Correct answer: Low-beam headlights to reduce glare
Low-beam headlights reduce glare caused by fog reflecting high-beam light back at the driver.
Question 4: If your vehicle's accelerator sticks while driving, you should first:
- Turn the ignition to the off position immediately
- Shift into neutral and apply the brakes (Correct answer)
- Pump the brakes rapidly
- Steer to the side of the road without changing speed
Correct answer: Shift into neutral and apply the brakes
Shifting into neutral disengages the engine from the wheels so you can safely brake and pull over.
Question 5: A flashing yellow traffic light means:
- Stop and wait for a green light
- Proceed with caution (Correct answer)
- The signal is about to turn red
- You have the right of way over all other traffic
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
A flashing yellow light is a warning signal — slow down and proceed with caution.
Question 6: When parallel parking, you should position your vehicle within how many inches of the curb?
- 6 inches
- 12 inches (Correct answer)
- 18 inches
- 24 inches
Correct answer: 12 inches
Vehicles must be parked within 12 inches of the curb to avoid blocking traffic and comply with most state laws.
Question 7: Which of the following is a common cause of hydroplaning?
- Driving too slowly on a wet road
- Driving too fast on a wet road with worn tires (Correct answer)
- Driving on a dry road with new tires
- Braking gradually on a wet surface
Correct answer: Driving too fast on a wet road with worn tires
Hydroplaning occurs when speed and worn tires prevent water from being displaced, causing the vehicle to ride on a water film.
Temps Test TEMPS Technical Skills 2
When approaching a railroad crossing with no signals or gates, you must: