Minnesota Drivers Manual Chapter 2: Your Vehicle Flashcards

Minnesota Driver's Manual| Chapter 2: Your Vehicle Flashcards

All motor vehicles, with the exception of motorcycles, must

have these lights:

two white headlights that work on high and low beam, and red taillights that illuminate when the brake pedal is pressed Before driving any motor vehicle on public roads, do this:Make sure the vehicle is fully equippedand in good mechanical condition.Your headlights must be turned on at these times: 1) at sunset and until sunrise2) during weather conditions that include rain, snow, hail, sleet, or fog3) any time you cannot clearly see the road ahead for a distance of at least 500 feet Passenger vehicles must be equipped with fenders or other wheel guards to prevent ...water, dirt, and other material from being picked up and thrown into the air by the tires Vehicles such as rental moving trucks, which are not designed to allow a view through a rear window, must be

equipped with this:

an additional side mirror. Pickup trucks, which are often used for hauling purposes, must also be equipped with an additional side mirror. The side mirror will provide the driver with a clear view when transported materials obstruct sight through the rearview mirror.To use fuel efficiently, try these techniques. Keep your engine properly tuned. Keep tires properly inflated. Use the recommended grade of motor oil. Drive sensibly; avoid aggressive driving such as speeding, rapid acceleration and braking. Observe the speed limit. Remove excess weight; avoid keeping unnecessary heavy items in your vehicle. Use cruise control on the highway.Keep dashboards free of debris or clutter. When airbags suddenly inflate, objects on the dashboard can become ...dangerous projectiles

True or false: Blue lights, flashing lights, and strobe lamps

serve special purposes. They are not for use by non-authorized vehicles.True. Only snowplows, other road maintenance equipment, and emergency vehicles may be equipped with blue lights.Only emergency vehicles, school buses, road maintenance equipment, tow trucks, service vehicles, and farm equipment may be equipped with flashing lights. Only school buses, snow removal equipment, and rural mail carrier vehicles may be equipped with strobe lamps.Inspect tires regularly for these 6 things. cuts, cracks, uneven wear, bald spots, bulges, and punctures Objects may notbe suspended between the driver and the ___.windshield

True or false: Airbags are designed to keep occupants from

being ejected.False. Airbags are intended to work with seat belts to prevent injuries. They are not designed to keep occupants from being ejected.Routinely check these 4 things to be sure they are in working order.the lights, windshield wipers, horn, and tires

All cars and trucks must have at least two separate brake systems, such as...the foot brake and the parking/emergency brake When set on high beam, headlights must make objects visible on the road ahead from at least ____ feet away 350 Check the muffler regularly for these.carbon monoxide leaks A tire is illegal if the tread is less than ____ of aninch deep.one-sixteenth Upon entering the vehicle, check these 3 things: Check your seat and mirrors to see if they require adjustments. Make sure passengers are seated in positions that do not obstruct your view or prevent you from driving normally. Adjust and buckle your seatbelt and make sure all of your passengers do so.

True or false: In Minnesota, use of seat belts is optional for

passengers over 18.False. In Minnesota, motor vehicles must be equippedwith seat belts, and use of seat belts is mandatory.