Unit 3 chapter 13

Question 1

A left front tire blows out, Unless you control the vehicle, what will probably happen?

Answer 1

Your vehicle will pull to the left.

Question 2

When you have a blowout, what should you do first?

Answer 2

Grip the steering wheel firmly.

Question 3

In case of a blowout, which procedure is incorrect?
A. Brake gently after the vehicle is under control.
B. Slow down and pull off onto the shoulder.
C. Brake immediately to avoid tire damage.
D. Grip the steering wheel firmly.

Answer 3

C.

Question 4

A state law that requires you to prove you can pay for damages you cause in a collision is a

Answer 4

financial responsibility law

Question 5

As you apply the foot brake, the pedal goes to the floor. What should you do first?

Answer 5

Pump the brake pedal three or four times.

Question 6

If you must leave the roadway at high speeds, you should

Answer 6

search for an open zone.

Question 7

When brakes overheat and lose their effectiveness, the condition is called

Answer 7

brake fade

Question 8

The main purpose of automobile insurance is to

Answer 8

protect against major financial loss.

Question 9

An insurance policy is the

Answer 9

contract between a vehicle owner and an insurance company

Question 10

During a storm, a tree falls on your vehicle. What type of insurance would cover the damage to your vehicle?

Answer 10

comprehensive insurance

Question 11

You are driving in traffic. The Engine of your automatic transmission vehicle stalls. You should

Answer 11

shift to NEUTRAL

Question 12

When total steering failure occurs, you first should

Answer 12

communicate your emergency to others using your horn and emergency flashers.

Question 13

A deductible clause in an insurance policy is

Answer 13

the amount the policyholder pays for damages

Question 14

If your headlights fail at night, you should

Answer 14

immediately move off the road

Question 15

What should you carry in your vehicle in the event of a fuel, oil, grease, electrical, or ordinary combustible fire?

Answer 15

fire extinguisher

Question 16

Smoke is coming from your vehicle’s engine compartment. You have stopped in a safe place. You should then

Answer 16

turn off the ignition.

Question 17

Your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks and cannot be restarted immediately. What should you do next?

Answer 17

Get any passengers out of the vehicle and away from the tracks if there is a train coming

Question 18

Your vehicle is stalled on the railroad tracks. In what direction should you run when you abandon your vehicle?

Answer 18

Away from the tracks in the direction the train is approaching

Question 19

The first action to take when making an off-road recovery is to

Answer 19

hold the steering wheel firmly.

Question 20

An obstruction is just ahead on the shoulder. Your front wheel leaves the roadway at high speed. When do you countersteer?

Answer 20

the instant the front tire touches the roadway

Question 21

At what speeds can you swerve to a new path in less distance than you need to stop?

Answer 21

at 30 mph or above

Question 22

What should you do first if you enter a curve too fast?

Answer 22

Brake gently as soon as you realize the curve is sharper than you thought

Question 23

Your vehicle is forced off the roadway into a deep lake. Although all the widows are rolled up, your vehicle sinks rapidly beneath the surface. What should you do after unfastening safety belts?

Answer 23

Try to get a full breath of air, move quickly to the area closest to the surface. Roll down the window. Climb out, and swim to the surface.

Question 24

An oncoming vehicle crosses the centerline and drives into your lane. You should

Answer 24

maintain control and slow.

Question 25

To avoid a side-impact collision,

Answer 25

brake or accelerate quickly.