Level 6
A change to any of the following inputs will effect the balance of the vehicle, except: a)Passengers b)Steering c)Acceleration d)Braking
A
A rear wheel skid is known as __________. a)Oversteer b)Understeer c)Overside d)Underside
A
RWAL brakes are the exact same as ABS, except that they do not allow braking and steering. a)True b)False
A
Most hydroplaning occurs when it's ________. a)Hailing b)Raining c)Snowing d)Foggy
B
If your vehicle is stalled at the side of the road, use... a)Loud music to attract attention b)Your dipstick to wave down help c)Your emergency flashers d)Your accelerator to "gun your engine" as a signal
C
Changes in the vehicles roll means... a)Change in balance front to rear b)Change in balance pitch to yaw c)Change in balance bow to stern d)Change in balance side to side
D
All of the following are types of brake-related technology except for... a)Anti-Skid Brakes (ASB) b)Drum Brakes c)Disc Brakes d)Dual Master Cylinder
A
Changes in balance to the _____ and _______ of the vehicle are referred to as changes in pitch. a)Front, rear b)Top, bottom c)Left, right d)East, West
A
Collisions occur because of disruptions in the flow of traffic. a)True b)False
A
During the night, when others are approaching your vehicle and do not switch to low beam, you should look at ____________. a)The right edge of the roadway b)The left edge of the roadway c)Directly above the oncoming car d)All of the above are exceptable
A
It is a good idea to identify escape routes as you drive even before you are in an emergency. a)True b)False
A
To avoid a power skid you should accelerate smoothly and gradually. a)True b)False
A
To minimize damage during a broadside collision __________ speed to put the point of impact behind the passenger section. a)Increase b)Decrease c)Maintain
A
Traction is defined as the _____ between the tires and the road surface. a)Grip b)Slide c)Pull d)Push
A
What are the 3 types of traction? a)Static, rolling, and sliding b)Skid, non skid, and MS (mega skid) c)Static, skid, sliding d)Static, sliding, MS (mega skid)
A
Understeer is a term that also means... a)Rear-Wheel Skid b)Front-Wheel Skid c)Under correcting when control of the vehicle is lost d)Not turning the steering wheel enough when making a 90 degree turn
B
Warning lights are a suitable means of monitoring the status of your vehicle's engine. It is only necessary to check your engine when a warning light is flashing. a)True b)False
B
Warning lights are better than gauges because when they light up, they get your attention. a)True b)False
B
What are the three types of skids? a)Reverse skids, forward skids, side to side skids. b)Power skid, braking skid, and loss of traction skid. c)Power skid, braking skid and side to side skid. d)None of the above
B
You are driving down a two-lane road at 45 mph. The oncoming vehicle�s right wheels drop off the pavement. The most likely occurrence is... a)The vehicle will enter your lane b)The vehicle will continue on the shoulder of the road. c)The vehicle will spin out and hit a tree. d)The vehicle will return smoothly back onto the road.
A
The worst possible crash is the ________ collision. a)T-Bone b)Head-on c)Sideswipe d)Rear-end
B
A front wheel skid is know as _____________. a)Oversteer b)Understeer c)Skid-row d)The Al Unser Jr.
B
A front wheel skid is know as an (a)___________. a)Topsteer b)Understeer c)Oversteer d)Bottomsteer
B
A front-wheel skid is also known as... a)Oversteer b)Understeer c)Side steer d)Loss of steering
B
A rear wheel skis is referred to as changes in... a)Pitch b)Roll c)Yaw d)Temperature
B
A sudden change to any one of your primary inputs,___________ , _________, and _________, will change vehicle balance and traction dramatically. a)steering, braking, tracking b)steering, braking, acceleration c)steering, acceleration, speed d)acceleration, speed, braking
B
Changes in balance from side to side are referred to as changes in the vehicle�s _____. a)Pitch b)Roll c)Yaw d)Vertex
B
Engine and Brake Traction Control Systems keep you from having to replace the _______ as often. a)Transmission b)Brakes c)Brake Fluid d)Engine Oil
B
If the driver of an oncoming car does not turn off the high beams, you should keep your high beams on to be able to maintain sight of the road. a)True b)False
B
If the oil light on your dashboard illuminates, the best thing to do is... a)Pull off the road, shut off the vehicle immediately, and phone for help. b)Pull off the road, shut off the engine and check the oil level. c)Get the oil changed at your earliest convenience. d)Do not panic. Ignore the light. It can light up for no reason.
B
If you are involved in an accident, and you know you are at fault, you should apologize and assume responsibility. a)True b)False
B
If you suspect that your brakes are not functioning properly and you do get in an accident, you will not be at fault because brake failure can happen to anyone. a)True b)False
B
The most important rule of physics to remember regarding driving emergencies is... a)If the road is slick, watch out. b)It takes less distance to steer out of the path of danger than it does to brake. c)Braking before you collide with an object takes less distance than trying to steer out of trouble. d)Striking an object too hard can cause damage.
B
The way to drive over an object in the road, such as a mattress or plank, is to keep your foot on the brakes until you've cleared the object. a)True b)False
B
What definition best describes the term over-driving the headlights? a)When you use your headlights between dawn and dusk. b)Your stopping distance exceeds your headlight coverage. c)Not turning off your headlights within 250 feet of an oncoming vehicle. d)Driving with your headlights at night, but on streets that are well lit.
B
When you pull off the road, the most important thing to remember is to not pull off so far as to get stuck in the mud. a)True b)False
B
You are involved in an accident. There are no injuries. You do not need to contact the police. a)True b)False
B
A front-wheel skid is also known as_________. a)Underside b)Underwear c)Understeer d)Under Balanced
C
ABS brakes prevent ___________ and maintain the ability to ___________. a)the tires from screeching, stop b)swerving, stay in your lane c)the tires from locking, steer d)the steering wheel from locking , stop smoothly
C
How can you tell if you are experiencing a rear-wheel skid? a)Your tires are spinning but your vehicle is not moving. b)The RPM's are rising but your vehicle is not accelerating. c)The front end of the car turns out of your path of travel. d)The center of mass of the vehicle shifts to the front of the vehicle and the hood drops and tilts
C
Two factors can reduce the force of impact during a head-on collision: a)Driving into something moveable and reducing collision time b)Driving into something moveable and increasing collision weight c)Driving into something moveable and reducing speed d)Driving into something moveable and reducing size
C
Counter steering is... a)steering opposite the direction you want to go b)Straightening the wheel as you come out of a turn c)Keeping track of how many rotations your steering wheel has completed d)Subtle readjustments to the wheel as you steer out of a skid
D
Headlights should be dimmed when an approaching vehicle is within ___ feet. a)30 b)50 c)100 d)500
D
If one of your tires blows out, the FIRST thing to do is to... a)Put on the brakes to slow your vehicle as quickly as possible, because this may save your wheel-base. b)Put on the brakes and turn sharply to the right to get out of traffic as quickly and as safely as possible. c)Grip the steering wheel firmly and pump you brakes. d)Grip the steering wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator and stay off the brake.
D
If the accelerator sticks and you choose to turn off the engine you should... a)Take the key out of the ignition to make sure the car is off. b)Turn the key all the way, but do not take the key out. You might need to turn it on again quickly. c)Turn the key to the auxiliary function to maintain some power in the vehicle. d)Make sure you do not turn the key too far so that the steering wheel does not lock.
D
Imagine that you are deathly allergic to bees and while you are driving a bee flies into your vehicle and stings you. You should... a)Immediately stop and wait for another vehicle to pull over and assist you. b)Drive yourself to the nearest hospital immediately. c)Stay on the road, try to remain calm, maintain your speed and from a mobile phone immediately call a physician to see what you should do. d)Signal, pull over and stop
D
Power skids are the result of too much power and typically take place on all of the following surfaces EXCEPT: a)Snow b)Sand c)Ice d)Black-top pavement
D
Sudden, hard steering to the left would shift the center of mass to shift to: a)The front of the car causing a drop and tilt of the front hood. b)The back of the car causing a drop and tilt of the rear. c)The left front tire causing a drop and tilt of the left side of the front hood. d)The right front tire causing a drop and tilt of the right side of the front hood.
D
_________ is an engine-activated booster unit that reduces the effort required to apply the hydraulic brakes. a)Disc Brake b)Drum Brake c)Lock Braking system d)Power Brake
D