DRIVERS GUIDE CHAPTER 5-6 EXAM QUESTIONS

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DRIVER'S GUIDE CHAPTER 5-6 EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: What does (ABS) allow you to do?

Answer:

-Allows you to steer while the brakes are being applied. -ABS applies brake pressure at each wheel, cycling from locked to slightly rolling.-You will feel this as a vibration through the brake pedal. -With ABS you can brake as hard as you need without losing your ability to steer.

Question 2: What is a "Power Skid"?

Answer:

When you accelerate too quickly, causing the wheels to spin.

Question 3: What is "Black Ice"?

Answer:

-A thin sheet of invisible ice caused by moisture freezing on the road surface. Often a driver cannot see it.-If the asphalt looks shiny and black instead of grey-white, be cautious, and reduce your speed without braking.

Question 4: Correct and incorrect method for merging.

Answer:

Correct (safe) and incorrect (unsafe) method for exiting from a highway.

Question 5: What should you do if you are hydroplaning?

Answer:

-Release pressure on the accelerator to allow the vehicle to slow.-Look and steer where you want the front of the vehicle to go.

Question 6: What is "Hydroplaning"?

Answer:

It's when roads are wet and your tires lose contact with the road surface and causes you to lose control of your vehicle.Question 7: If you are stranded off the highway and your vehicle is in a safe place:

Answer:

-Run the engine just enough to stay warm.-Keep the vehicle ventilated while the engine is running. -Open a window a small amount to assist air circulation to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide can get into your vehicle from a leaky exhaust system. Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas that is colourless, odourless, tasteless and, therefore, very dangerous. (Be sure your exhaust system is checked whenever you take your vehicle in for servicing.) Question 8: Off-Road Recovery:

Answer:

-Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel.-Do not try to steer the vehicle back onto the road immediately.-Take your foot off the gas pedal to reduce your speed.-Try to avoid braking. If you need to brake, use gradual pressure on the brake pedal to keep control.-Check for traffic before attempting to steer the vehicle back onto the road.-With controlled speed, return to the road gradually and straighten your vehicle in the proper travel lane.

Question 9: What may you feel if your tire has an air leak?

Answer:

You may feel, through the steering wheel, the vehicle begin to pull and a vibration as you hold the steering wheel. If this air leak is not corrected soon, the tire will become flat.

Question 10: If you are skidding, what can you do to regain control?

Answer:

-Do not touch the brake or the accelerator -Look and steer where you want the front of the vehicle to go -Do not make large steering adjustments, point the tires along the centre of your lane.Question 11: If your vehicle is having mechanical problems that require you to stop, remember

the following for your safety:

Answer:

-Change lanes safely and park in a safe location, if possible.-Do not stop on a bridge or in a tunnel. This can be very dangerous.-If the vehicle is left in a potentially dangerous location, turn on your hazard lights (4-way flashers).-Raise your hood.-Carry reflective triangles. On the highway or in a location that is potentially dangerous, when it is safe, place them to the rear of your vehicle, about 10 to 20 metres (33 to 66 feet) apart.-Do not try to do roadside repairs on crowded or fast-moving highways.-If it is a potentially dangerous situation, have all occupants leave the vehicle and wait at a safe location to the rear and away from the vehicle.

Question 12: What can affect your vision in the daytime or at night.

Answer:

-Glare from the sun -Reflections, -Lights of other vehicles

Question 13: What happens if your power steering fails?

Answer:

You can still steer the vehicle. You will have to use extra effort to turn the steering wheel.Question 14: When driving, incidents may cause the lanes of the roadway to be blocked or narrowed. What are some examples of this?

Answer:

-Traffic collisions -Disabled vehicles -Spilled cargo -Highway maintenance or construction.

Question 15: What can you do if you are on the main roadway, and traffic is merging?

Answer:

Move left to the next lane if it is safe. This leaves the right travel lane clear for the merging vehicles to enter.

Question 16: What happens if you do not correct an air leak?

Answer:

It may result in a flat tire.Question 17: What can you see if your inside and outside rear mirrors are properly adjusted?

Answer:

When moving from one lane to another, do the following:

Question 18: If glare makes it difficult to see the road, what should you do?

Answer:

-Reduce your speed -Ensure your vehicle's windows are properly cleaned inside and outside Question 19: If you are skidding and dont have (ABS), what can you do to regain control?

Answer:

-Take your foot off the brake pedal. When the vehicle's wheels start to roll, steering control will return.-Look and steer in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go.-If you need to apply the brakes again, use firm pressure but not hard enough to lock the wheels.

Question 20: Move a bit to the right.

Answer:

When is it illegal to pass another vehicle?

Question 21: What can happen in vehicles without ABS?

Answer:

-Braking hard can cause the wheels to be 'locked'.-This can cause you to lose steering control.-If your wheels lock, ease off the brake pedal. Brake again but not as hard.