Lesson 6 Review Quiz

Black ice is a thin sheet of invisible ice on roads caused by: a) fog settling on frozen pavement b) stop and go traffic in extreme cold conditions c) mist settling on frozen pavement d) all of the above

d) all of the above

Just before dusk to just after dawn, turn on your: a) high-beam headlights b) daytime running lights c) parking lights d) low-beam headlights

d) low-beam headlights

How should you change your driving when driving in bad weather?

- slow down - increase space cushion - minimize distractions - emergency vehicles - caution - headlights on

T/F: Driver errors cause more emergencies than vehicle malfunctions.

True

T/F: If you notice smoke rising from beneath the hood of your vehicle, pull over and use water to extinguish the fire.

False

T/F: When faced with an oncoming vehicle in your lane, immediately slow down and steer to the left.

False

T/F: When there is an animal in the roadway, always swerve to avoid hitting it.

False

T/F: It is legal to honk your horn to warn other drivers or pedestrians when you approach a curve on a narrow road.

True

T/F: Rocking the vehicle is a maneuver to free your vehicle from snow, mud, or sand.

True

When you have a tire blowout, what should you do first? a) Grip the steering wheel firmly and keep your foot off the brake b) Apply hard pressure to the brake c) Quickly pull off the roadway d) Quickly remove your foot from the accelerator and slam on brakes

a) Grip the steering wheel firmly and keep your foot off the brake

Which if not an early symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning? a) Itchiness on exposed skin b) Sudden fatigue c) Headache d) Nausea and dizziness

a) Itchiness on exposed skin

Which of the following is false? a) Only cross a flooded roadway if you think it is shallow enough to cross b) As little as 6 in of water on a roadway can cause loss of control c) 2 ft of moving water on a roadway can carry away most vehicles d) Flash floods can occur within a few minutes of excessive rainfall

a) Only cross a flooded roadway if you think it is shallow enough to cross

Carbon monoxide can render a person unconscious within: a) a few minutes b) a half hour c) an hour d) several hours

a) a few minutes

Hydroplaning occurs when your tires: a) lose contact with the road b) roll on the sidewall during a turn c) lose all air pressure d) have new treads and normal air

a) lose contact with the road

All of the following may help you maintain alertness while driving except: a) Stopping to stretch b) Driving more slowly c) Opening a window d) Listening to the radio

b) Driving more slowly

Carbon monoxide is all of the following except: a) Odorless b) Flammable c) Deadly d) Colorless

b) Flammable

If your headlights suddenly go out, use your parking lights, hazard warning lights or turn signals: a) Until you get a service station b) To get off the road c) If you can drive safely with them d) Until your headlights are repaired

b) To get off the road

Which of the following is false? a) If you see a deer while driving, blow the horn and slow down b) You seldom encounter deer except at designated deer crossings c) Deer are most active in the dusk to dawn hours d) You can often see deer by seeing the reflection of your headlights in their eyes

b) You seldom encounter deer except at designated deer crossings

When your vehicle starts to skid, you should: a) stomp on the brakes b) look up and steer in the direction you want to go c) swerve left and right d) close your eyes

b) look up and steer in the direction you want to go

If windows ice up and traction conditions are especially hazardous, it might be best to: a) drive close to other vehicles b) not drive at all c) use emergency flashers d) drive very slowly

b) not drive at all

Never remove a radiator cap on a hot engine because: a) the hot liquid inside will evaporate b) the hot liquid inside can scald you c) the hot liquid inside will cool down too quickly d) your engine may not restart

b) the hot liquid inside can scald you

When carrying a canoe on top of your vehicle, it cannot stick out more than __________ from your front bumper. a) 1 ft b) 2 ft c) 3 ft d) 4 ft

c) 3 ft

To stop on a roadway covered with ice or snow with ABS brakes, you should: a) Pump the brake b) Use the emergency brake c) Brake firmly and hold d) Accelerate gently before braking to get better traction

c) Brake firmly and hold

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: a) only happens in enclosed garages b) has no early warning symptoms c) is more deadly at lower temperatures d) none of the above

c) is more deadly at lower temperatures

If you become distracted and your right wheel suddenly drops off the pavement, you should: a) quickly turn your steering wheel to the left to get back on the road b) apply the parking brake c) stay off, slow down until you have control d) put your emergency flashers on to warn the cars behind you

c) stay off, slow down until you have control

When your tires hydroplane, you will be unable to: a) Brake b) Accelerate c) Steer d) All of the above

d) All of the above

In rainy conditions, how can you keep the inside of your vehicle windows from fogging up? a) wipe the windows with a cloth b) Increase speed to heat the windows c) Use the windshield wipers d) Use the defroster or air conditioner

d) Use the defroster or air conditioner