Ch. 5 Basic Control Tasks

Question 1

Factors that affect acceleration include -

Answer 1

d. All of the above. (The power of the engine, gear ratios, the weight the engine is pulling).

Question 2

As a general rule -

Answer 2

c. accelerate gradually.

Question 3

The best way to brake to a stop is to -

Answer 3

c. apply smooth, steady, firm pressure to the brake pedal.

Question 4

After you stop your vehicle, you should -

Answer 4

d. do all of the above. (turn of the engine, set the emergency brake, place the gearshift in park).

Question 5

Although you don’t want to hit a pedestrian who suddenly enters your path, you don’t want to brake so hard that your wheels lock because -

Answer 5

b. it will increase your stopping distance.

Question 6

You should not pump the brakes on a car equipped with -

Answer 6

b. anti-lock brakes.

Question 7

Most of the time, it is safe to drive -

Answer 7

b. about as fast as the traffic around you.

Question 8

A driver should downshift to

Answer 8

a. gain power when driving up a hill.

Question 9

hand-over-hand steering provides effective vehicle control when you’re steering -

Answer 9

a. through tight-radius turns.