permit test chapter 7
What should you do when driving through deep water?
Shift to a lower gear and slow down through deep water.
Why must you be careful when driving on rural roads aside from the fact that their may be pedestrians, farm vehicles, and or animals crossing
The roads may have gravel or dirt surfaces and roads with or without a shoulder
When neither vehicle approaching from opposite directions can safely pass on a hill who must yield?
The vehicle facing downhill must yield by backing up
What is the best thing to do if you get a blowout while driving? a. Ease off the accelerator, gently apply brakes then move towards the right b. apply the brakes firmly and turn the steering wheel sharply to the right c. quickly apply your emergency brakes
a. Ease off the accelerator, gently apply brakes then move towards the right
What does the expression "Do not overdrive your headlights" mean? a. If you drive too quickly at night, your headlights will not light up the road far enough ahead b. When driving at dusk, this means turning your headlights on too early and leaving them on for an extended period of time c. driving with your headlights off
a. If you drive too quickly at night, your headlights will not light up the road far enough ahead
If your vehicle experiences a breakdown, you should: a. pull over to the shoulder of the road b. stop in your lane and put on your hazard lights c. try to continue until you spot a gas station or garage d. scream until someone hears you
a. pull over to the shoulder of the road
When driving in the rain: a. reduce speed, increase your following distance, and turn on your low beams b. reduce speed, decrease your following distance, and turn on your high beams c. maintain speed and turn on your emergency flashers
a. reduce speed, increase your following distance, and turn on your low beams
What is the name of the technique used when stuck in snow or mud? a. rocking out b. mud wrestling c. rooster tails d. rolling out
a. rocking out
What is a good technique for avoiding animals? a. search for movement along the roadside b. use your dog whistle to notify owners of your presence c. try to position yourself closest to the right side of the roadway d. use your binoculars to spot the animal well in advance
a. search for movement along the roadside
Fog lights illuminate the road beneath the fog level, allowing drivers to see the painted lines marked on the road. a. true b. false
a. true
you must use your headlights whenever you drive in the rain, fog or other adverse conditions. a. true b. false
a. true
Which colored zone is considered a blind spot? a. The green colored zone (zone 1) b. The red colored zone (zone 2) c. The yellow and orange colored zones (zones 3 and 4)
b. The red colored zone (zone 2)
Which is NOT a good technique to use if you experience a brake failure? a. enter an emergency vehicle runway area b. aim downhill if possible c. use the emergency parking brake d. downshift
b. aim downhill if possible
When temperature are below freezing, you should: a. drive the same as you normally do b. slow down and watch for ice on the road c. slow down and turn on your high beams
b. slow down and watch for ice on the road
Why must you be cautious when driving on Rural areas
because there are many unmarked entrances and driveways onto the roadway from farms or fields
If you start to hydroplane, what should you do? a. pull the parking break b. slam your brakes c. jerk the steering wheel d. gradually decelerate
d. gradually decelerate
How do you know if you are in someone's blind spot
if you can't see the truck driver's eyes in his/her driver's side-view mirror
When around other drivers at night what beams must you use?
low beams so you don't blind the other drivers
Are you allowed to pass anyone when within 100 feet of any bridge or tunnel
no
Should you use your brakes when hydroplaning?
no but simply taking your foot off of the accelerator is most likely enough to stop your car when it is hydroplaning
If you are driving slow and 5 cars are behind you what must you do?
pull to the side of the road and let them pass you
What could result in a loss of vehicle control on unmarked shoulders
to hit your brake or suddenly swerve back onto the freeway
When any vehicle is being passed are they required to yield the right of way
yes
When can you use your headlights?
At night when no one else is on the rode so you don't blind people
At night when no other cars are around what lights should you use on a curve
High beam