TX DMV Vehicle Operation and Maintenance 3

Question 1

How do you check your vehicle's brake fluid level?

Accepted Answer

Check the level in the master cylinder reservoir under the hood

Answer

Brake fluid is checked by looking at the translucent master cylinder reservoir under the hood, which has minimum and maximum markings.

Question 2

When your battery warning light illuminates while driving, it typically means:

Accepted Answer

The charging system is not properly charging the battery

Answer

The battery warning light usually signals a charging system failure — often a faulty alternator — meaning the battery is draining while you drive.

Question 3

According to Texas law, high beam headlights must illuminate objects at least how far ahead?

Accepted Answer

500 feet

Answer

Texas law requires high beams to illuminate objects at least 500 feet ahead, while low beams must illuminate objects at least 200 feet ahead.

Question 4

Texas law requires headlights to be turned on from sunset to sunrise and also when:

Accepted Answer

Visibility is less than 1,000 feet due to weather conditions

Answer

Texas requires headlights whenever visibility is reduced to less than 1,000 feet due to weather such as fog, rain, dust, or smoke.

Question 5

What should you do if your accelerator pedal sticks while driving?

Accepted Answer

Shift to neutral, apply brakes steadily, and steer safely off the road

Answer

Shifting to neutral cuts engine power to the wheels, allowing you to brake and steer safely to the roadside without loss of power steering.

(TX DMV) Texas Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test