1 . When trying to avoid a hazard:

Stopping is always effective.
Swerving may be more effective than stopping.
You may change lanes without looking.
You should drive on the shoulder.

2 . If you are turning left where there are two available turning lanes:

It is better to take the rightmost lane.
It does not matter which lane you use.
It is better to take the leftmost lane.
You should use both lanes.

3 . After a vehicle is started, the engine oil pressure should come up to normal:

Within seconds.
Within five minutes.
Within three minutes.
After five minutes.

4 . If you are experiencing an engine fire, you should:

Open the hood as soon as possible.
Turn off the engine.
Never use a fire extinguisher.
Turn on the heater.

5 . When backing in an unfamiliar area, using driver-side backing is:

Encouraged so you can see better.
Discouraged. You should look to both sides equally.
Only recommended if it is raining.
Illegal when transporting hazardous materials.

6 . A pre-trip inspection should include:

A check of the engine oil level.
Removing coolant.
Spraying WD-40 into the air filter.
Removing a tire.

7 . A skid caused by acceleration can likely be solved by:

Removing your foot from the accelerator.
Braking.
Swerving to the right.
Swerving to the left.

8 . The controlled braking method is:

When the driver locks the wheels and steers.
When the driver uses the brakes as hard as possible without locking the wheels.
When the driver only slightly taps the brakes.
When the driver downshifts the gears to brake.

9 . When traveling down a long downgrade, you should brake by:

Only using the brakes.
Mostly using the brakes and downshifting occasionally.
Downshifting and then using brakes.
Never using the brakes.

10 . If required to complete a vehicle inspection report in writing, the report must be signed:

Every day.
Only if defects have been noted and certified to have been repaired.
Only if the repairs are estimated to cost more than $1,000.
Only if requested to do so by a law enforcement officer.

11 . In very hot weather, tires should be checked regularly because:

They may melt.
Air pressure may increase with the temperature.
The tread wears down extra quickly.
The lug nuts may loosen.
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12 . After a trailer starts to turn during backing, you should follow the trailer by:

Doing nothing. The vehicle will follow naturally.
Changing the direction of the steering wheel.
Turning the steering wheel farther in its current direction.
Using the brakes.

13 . What should you do when confronted with an aggressive driver?

Make eye contact.
Try to stay in the other driver’s way.
Ignore their gestures.
Have a conversation.

14 . Which of the following determines your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

How much you drink
How frequently you drink
The temperature of the drink
The color of the drink

15 . Texting while driving is worrisome:

Because it creates both mental and physical distractions.
Because a message may be upsetting to the driver.
Because the texts may be more interesting than the task of driving.
Because it is less efficient than a phone call.

16 . How should you brake if your vehicle loses its ABS?

Brake normally.
Pump the brake repeatedly.
Push the brake pedal down as hard as you can.
Avoid using the brakes.

17 . What should you do if your vehicle gets stuck on railroad tracks?

Stay in the vehicle.
Get out of the vehicle and call for assistance.
Continue trying to remove the vehicle from the tracks.
Walk down the tracks to look for an oncoming train.

18 . How many daily hours of sleep does an adult need to maintain alertness?

Six to seven
Seven to eight
Eight to nine
Four to five

19 . If wheel bearing seals are leaking, you should:

Get the seals fixed.
Not be concerned.
Add more grease until the seal seems full.
Add brake fluid to the bearing.

20 . When backing with a trailer, you should:

First turn the steering wheel in the direction of the turn.
First turn the steering wheel in the direction opposite of the turn.
Turn the wheel as sharply as possible.
Not use the brakes.