Question 1

When steering using the hand-to-hand method:

Accepted Answer

both hands will always maintain contact with the steering wheel.

Question 2

You must press hard on the accelerator as you start the engine.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

When driving, it is best to place:

Accepted Answer

your foot in front of the brake and pivot to the accelerator.

Question 4

Before you shift your vehicle into drive, you should:

Accepted Answer

All of the above are correct (let your engine idle for 15 to 20 seconds, check that all gauges are working, turn on your low beam headlights if the vehicle does not have DRLs)

Question 5

To steer a vehicle smoothly and precisely you need:

Accepted Answer

A visual target to use as a reference point.

Question 6

You generally steer where you look.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 7

In the event of an emergency, if you are driving a vehicle equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), apply maximum pressure to the break pedal to active the system.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

Anti-lock braking system (ABS):

Accepted Answer

helps drivers maintain steering ability under hard breaking.

Question 9

When you shift to reverse you should:

Accepted Answer

Press the bake pedal.

Question 10

The first step to ensure the path behind the vehicle is clear prior to backing is:

Accepted Answer

if possible, check behind your vehicle before entering the vehicle.

Question 11

You should stopped to park a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission. The next step is to keep your foot on the brake pedal and:

Accepted Answer

set the parking brake.

Question 12

When securing your vehicle in a parking lot, you should:

Accepted Answer

Turn off all accessories and lights then turn off the ignition.

Question 13

You have placed your vehicle in Drive and are preparing to move forward:

Accepted Answer

You should check your mirrors and blind areas before pivoting your foot from the brake to the accelerator.

Question 14

You backing:

Accepted Answer

All of the above are correct (brace your right arm over the back of the passenger seat, grip the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position with your left hand, move the wheel left or right in the direction you want the rear of the vehicle to go).

Question 15

You are driving between two parked vehicles, with a minimum amount of space available, you should position your vehicle:

Accepted Answer

closer to the left vehicle.

Question 16

Total stopping time is made up of:

Accepted Answer

all the above are correct (reaction, braking, and perception time).

Question 17

You have just parked your vehicle on a quiet neighborhood street and are preparing to open your door to exit the vehicle; you should:

Accepted Answer

check mirrors and blind areas for traffic.

Question 18

Hand-to-hand steering:

Accepted Answer

is sometimes called feed steering.

Question 19

If an error has been committed and you are approaching an object at high speed, the quickness of steering input needed to make a 10- to 12-foot lane change:

Accepted Answer

increases, compared to low speed.

Question 20

Prior to starting the engine, always place your foot on the:

Accepted Answer

brake pedal.

Question 21

When starting the engine, you should release the key:

Accepted Answer

as soon as the engine starts.

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