TX DMV Vehicle Operation and Maintenance 5

Question 1

If your engine begins to overheat on the highway, what is the recommended course of action?

Accepted Answer

Turn on the cabin heater to draw heat from the engine, then pull over safely and shut off the engine

Answer

The heater draws heat away from the engine; you should then pull over and shut the engine off to let it cool before investigating the cause.

Question 2

If your vehicle begins to skid on a slippery road surface, you should:

Accepted Answer

Steer in the direction you want to go and ease off the accelerator gently

Answer

Steering toward your intended direction of travel while gently releasing the accelerator allows tires to regain traction and correct the skid.

Question 3

Hydroplaning occurs when your vehicle loses traction on wet roads. What should you do if it happens?

Accepted Answer

Ease off the accelerator and steer gently straight until traction returns

Answer

Hydroplaning requires gently releasing the gas and maintaining steering direction until the tires re-establish contact with the road surface.

Question 4

When using jumper cables to start a dead battery, what should be the LAST connection you make?

Accepted Answer

Negative cable to an unpainted metal ground on the vehicle with the dead battery

Answer

The final connection should be to an unpainted metal ground away from the battery to reduce the risk of sparking near hydrogen gas the battery may be releasing.

Question 5

If your vehicle consistently pulls to one side while driving straight on a level road, the most likely cause is:

Accepted Answer

Misaligned wheels or uneven tire pressure between sides

Answer

Pulling to one side while driving straight typically indicates wheel misalignment, uneven tire pressure, or uneven brake wear on one side.

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TX DMV Vehicle Operation and Maintenance 5