Form Ds-875q - Article 19-A Biennial Oral/written Examination (Page 8 of 14) in pdf

Form Ds-875q - Article 19-A Biennial Oral/written Examination Page 8

Driver Name (print)__________________________________________________________

Date: ________________

44. What is the proper way to hold a steering wheel?

a. With both hands close together, near the bottom of the wheel.

b. With both hands, on opposite sides of the wheel.

c. With one hand.

d. With both hands close together, near the top of the steering wheel.

45. Which of these statements about speed management is true?

a. When the road is slippery, it will take longer to stop and it will be harder to turn without skidding.

b. On a wet road, you should reduce your speed by about one-third.

c. On packed snow, you should reduce your speed by one-half.

d. All of the above.

46. On which fires can you use the “A:B:C” fire extinguisher?

a. Electrical fires.

b. Burning liquids.

c. Burning cloth.

d. All of the above.

47. When should you wear seat belts?

a. Only when traveling on a highway.

b. Only when engaged in interstate commerce.

c. Any time you are in a moving vehicle.

d. Only in states where it is required by law.

48. Which of these is a good thing to remember when crossing or entering traffic with a heavy vehicle?

a. The heavier your load, the smaller the gap needed to cross traffic.

b. Because heavy vehicles are easy to see, you can count on other drivers to move out of your way or slow down for you.

c. Heavy vehicles need larger gaps in traffic than cars.

d. The best way to cross traffic is to pull the vehicle part of the way across the road and block one lane while

waiting for the other lane to clear.

49. The Driver’s Manual suggests several things to do when you pass a vehicle. Which of these is not one of them?

a. Assume the other driver does not see you.

b. Lightly tap your horn.

c. At night, turn on your high beams before you start to pass, and leave them on until you have completely passed

the vehicle.

d. Drive carefully to avoid a crash.

50. Which of these statements about drinking alcohol is true?

a. Not everyone who drinks is affected by alcohol.

b. Coffee and fresh air will help a drinker sober up.

c. A few beers have the same effect on driving as a few shots of whiskey or a few glasses of wine.

d. All of the above are true.

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