Form Ds-875q - Article 19-A Biennial Oral/written Examination Page 2

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Driver Name (print)__________________________________________________________
Date: ________________
SECTION A
1. The most important reason for being alert to a hazard is so:
a. Law enforcement personnel can be called.
b. You will have time to plan your escape if the hazard becomes an emergency.
c. You can help impaired drivers.
d. Accident reports will be accurate.
2. You are driving at 50 MPH. Driving conditions are ideal (dry pavement, good visibility). What is the least amount
of space that you should keep in front of your vehicle to be safe?
a. 2 seconds
b. 3 seconds
c. 4 seconds
d. 5 seconds
3. You are driving a new bus with a manual transmission. What gear will you probably have to use on a long,
steep downhill grade?
a. A higher gear than you would use to climb the hill.
b. None: Newer buses can coast down hills.
c. The same gear that you would use to climb the hill.
d. A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.
4. You are driving a vehicle that could safely be driven at 55 MPH on an open road. But traffic is now heavy, moving
at 35 MPH though the speed limit is 55. The safest speed for your vehicle is most likely:
a. 25 MPH
b. 35 MPH
c. 45 MPH
d. 55 MPH
5. While driving, you see a small (1 foot square) cardboard box ahead in your lane. You should:
a. Brake hard to avoid hitting it.
b. Hit it with your vehicle to knock it off the road.
c. Stop and direct traffic around it.
d. Steer around it without making a sudden or unsafe move.
6. Which of these statements is a good rule to follow when backing up your vehicle?
a. Use a helper whenever possible.
b. Rely on mirrors for all information on your path of travel.
c. Use the highest reverse gear while backing.
d. Back and turn toward the right side.
7. Immediately after a long, hot drive, you check air pressure in a tire and it is 5 lb. high. You should:
a. Let out 5 lb. of air from the tire.
b. Before the next trip, set the cold air pressure 5 lb. below the recommended level.
c. Recheck the pressure after the tire cools.
d. When you resume your trip, drive slower.
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