Form Ds-875q - Article 19-A Biennial Oral/written Examination (Page 6 of 14) in pdf

Driver Name (print)__________________________________________________________

Date: ________________

30. You are testing the stopping action of service brakes on a hydraulic system. Which of these can mean there is a

problem?

a. The brake pedal “feels” unusual.

b. The vehicle pulls to one side when the brake pedal is pressed.

c. Stopping action is delayed.

d. All of the above.

31. To avoid a crash, you had to drive onto the right shoulder. You are now driving at 40 MPH on the shoulder. What

should you do next to move back onto the roadway?

a. Keep moving at the present speed and steer very gently back onto the roadway.

b. If the shoulder is clear, stay on it until your vehicle comes to a stop.

c. Brake hard to slow the vehicle, then steer sharply onto the roadway.

d. Steer sharply onto the roadway, then brake hard as you counter steer.

32. While driving, ice builds up on your wipers and they no longer clean the windshield. You should:

a. Keep driving and spray the windshield with washer fluid.

b. Stop safely and fix the problem.

c. Keep driving and turn the wipers off.

d. Keep driving and turn your defroster on.

33. Which of these is the most important thing to remember about emergency braking?

a. If the wheels are skidding, you cannot control the vehicle.

b. Never do it without downshifting first.

c. It helps to keep the brake linings clean.

d. Disconnecting the steering axle brakes will help keep your vehicle in a straight line during emergency braking.

34. Which of these statements about cold-weather driving is true?

a. Exhaust system leaks are less dangerous in cold weather.

b. In snowstorms, wiper blades should be adjusted so they do not make direct contact with the windshield.

c. An engine cannot overheat when the weather is very cold.

d. Windshield washer antifreeze should be used.

35. The road you are driving on becomes very slippery due to glare ice. Which of these is a good thing to do in such a

situation?

a. Stop driving as soon as you can safely do so.

b. Downshift to stop.

c. Apply the brakes often to keep the linings dry.

d. Keep varying your speed by accelerating and braking.

36. For your safety, when setting out reflective triangles, you should:

a. Turn off your flashers.

b. Carry the triangles at your side.

c. Hold the triangles between yourself and oncoming traffic.

d. Keep them out of sight while you walk to the spot where you want to place them.

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