36 DMV Questions of Safety and Your Vehicle
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1. If you cannot see clearly behind when reversing, what should you do?
A. Open your window to look behind
B. Open the door and look behind
C. Look in the nearside mirror
D. Ask someone to guide you
2. Which one is adversely affected if the tyres are under-inflated?
A. BrakingB. Changing gearC. ParkingD. Accelerating
Explanation : you may loss control of the vehicle if too less air in the tyre(under-inflated), steering may become very heavy and braking may become difficult
3. In some residential roads you will find a speed limit of:
A. 50 mph
B. 60 mph
C. 25 mph
D. 40 mph
4. It is very important that tyre pressures are correct. They should
be checked at least
A. Every time the vehicle is servicedB. Once a weekC. Once a monthD. Every time the vehicle has an MOT test
Explanation : once a week is just nice.
5. It is important that tyre pressures are regularly checked. When should
this be done?
A. After any lengthy journeyB. After driving at high speedC. When tyres are hotD. When tyres are cold
Explanation : after lengthy journey, or high speed driving, tyres are hot and the pressure tends to be higher
6. You will help your environment if you:
A. Reduce the tyre pressure
B. Drive continually using full choke
C. Accelerate and brake sharply
D. Walk or cycle when you can
7. If daytime visibility is poor but not seriously reduced, you should switch on:
A. Headlights and fog lights
B. Front fog lights
C. Dipped headlights
D. Rear fog lights
8. What will reduce the risk of neck injury resulting from a car collision?
A. An air-sprung seat
B. Anti-lock brakes
C. A collapsible steering wheel
D. A properly adjusted head restraint
9. You enter a road where there are road humps. You should:
A. Maintain a reduced speed throughoutB. Accelerate quickly between each oneC. Always keep to the maximum legal speedD. Drive slowly at school times only
10. When may you use hazard lights?
A. To park alongside another car
B. To park on double yellows lines
C. When you are being towed
D. When you have broken down in traffic
11. A properly adjusted head rest will:
A. Make you more comfortable
B. Help you to avoid neck injury
C. Help you to relax
D. Help you to maintain your driving position
12. What will cause high consumption of fuel?
A. Poor steering control
B. Accelerating around bends
C. Driving in high bends
D. Harsh braking and accelerating
13. Your car is fitted with power assisted steering. This will make the steering seem
A. LighterB. HeavierC. QuieterD. Noisier
Explanation : power assisted steering is a system for reducing the steering effort on cars by using an external power source to assist in turning the wheels
14. Road humps, chicanes, and narrowing are:
A. Always at major road works
B. Used to increase traffic speed
C. At toll-bridge approaches only
D. Traffic calming measures
15. The main cause of brake pedal fade is:
A. The brakes overheatingB. Air in brake fluidC. Oil in the brakesD. The brakes out of adjustment
Explanation : brake fade is the reduction in stopping power that can occur after repeated application of the brakes, especially in high load or high speed conditions.
16. A roof rack that is fitted to your car will:
A. Reduce fuel consumption
B. Improve the road handling
C. Make your car go faster
D. Increase fuel consumption
17. What can cause heavy or difficult steering?
A. Driving on mudB. Badly worn brakesC. Over-inflated tyresD. Under-inflated tyres
Explanation : too less air in the tyre (under-inflated) make steering heavy and ifficult
18. You should NOT sound your horn
A. Between 10 pm and 6 am in a built-up area
B. At any time in a built-up area
C. Between 11.30 pm and 7 am in a built-up area
D. Between 11.00 and 6 am in a built-up area
19. Excessive or uneven wear in one or more tyres can be caused by faults in the:
A. GearboxB. Braking systemC. Exhaust systemD. Steering Wheel
Explanation : braking system and suspension may cause excessive or uneven wear of the tyres
20. When a roof rack is not in use it should be removed. Why?
A. It will affect the suspension
B. It is illegal
C. It will affect your braking
D. It will waste fuel
21. Driving with under-inflated (low) tyres can affect
A. Engine temperaturesB. Fuel consumptionC. Oil pressureD. judgement of the driver
Explanation : not enough air in the tyre, make it difficult to steering and braking. also a larger contact area with the road surface, higher resistance force, hence will consume more fuel
22. Your anti-lock brakes warning light stays on. You should:
A. Check the brake fluidB. Check the footbrake free playC. Check that the handbrake is releasedD. Have the brakes checked immediately
Explanation : An anti-lock braking system, or ABS is a safety system on motor vehicles which prevents the wheels from locking while braking.
23. When MUST you use dipped lights during the day?
A. All the time
B. Along narrow streets
C. In poor visibility
D. When parking
24. A police officer orders you to stop and he finds you have a faulty
tyre. Who is responsible for the
tyre?
A. The previous ownerB. Whoever services the carC. You, the driverD. Whoever issued the VRT certificate
Explanation : you, the driver should take precautionary measurement to ensure the safety of yourself and other road users.
25. To avoid spilling after refueling, you should make sure that:
A. Your tank is only 3/4 full
B. You have used a locking filler cap
C. You check your fuel gauge is working
D. Your filler cap is securely fastened
26. Why do VRT tests include an exhaust emission test?
A. To recover the cost of expensive garage equipment
B. To help protect the environment against pollution
C. To discover which fuel supplier is used the most
D. To make sure diesel and petrol engines emit the same fumes
27. The legal minimum depth of tread for car tyres over three quarters of its breadth is:
A. 1mmB. 1.6mmC. 2.5mmD. 4mm
Explanation : Tread helps your tires adhere to the road, especially during rain or snow. After a while on the road, that tread can be worn away.
28. Care should be taken when refueling with diesel, because when spilt it is
A. Sticky
B. Odourless
C. Clear
D. Slippery
29. Which of these, if allowed to get low, is dangerous?
A. Antifreeze levelB. Brake fluid levelC. Battery water levelD. Radiator coolant level
Explanation : it will be extremely dangerous if you could not slow down and stop your vehicle
30. You are testing the suspension of your car. You notice that your vehicle keeps bouncing when you press down on the front wing. What does this mean?
A. Worn tyres
B. Tyres under-inflated
C. Steering wheel not located centrally
D. Worn shock absorbers
31. To help the environment you should NOT:
A. Remove your roof rack when unloaded
B. Use your car for very short journeys
C. Walk, cycle, or use public transport
D. Empty the boot of unnecessary weight
32. If you notice a strong smell of petrol as you are driving along you
should
A. Not worry, as it is only exhaust fumesB. Carry on at a reduced speedC. Expect it to stop in a few milesD. Stop at a suitable place and investigate the problem
Explanation : likely petrol spilling out from some part of your vehicle, should get it fixed as soon as possible.
33. New petrol-engined cars have to be fitted with catalytic converters. The reason for this is to
A. Control exhaust noise levelsB. Prolong the life of the exhaust systemC. Allow the exhaust system to be recycledD. Reduce harmful exhaust emissions
Explanation : A catalytic converter is a device used to reduce the toxicity of emissions from an internal combustion engine. it provides an environment for a chemical reaction wherein toxic combustion by-products are converted to less-toxic substances
34. Hazard lights should be used when vehicles are:
A. Broken down and causing an obstruction
B. Faulty and moving slowly
C. Being towed along a road
D. Reversing into a side road
35. Your vehicle pulls to one side when braking heavily. You should
A. Change the tyres aroundB. Have the fault checked
by a competent mechanic as soon as possibleC. Pump the pedal when braking and steer in opposite directionD. Use your handbrake at the same time
Explanation : most likely the force does not evenly distributed to the wheels. which might put yourself and other road users in danger when in emergency stop. it is important to have your vehicle inspected and get fixed.
36. There is vibration on your steering wheel as you drive at certain speeds. You should check that the:
A. Doors are closedB. Wheels are balancedC. Exhaust is not looseD. Engine oil level is correct
Explanation : unbalanced wheels will cause vibration of steering wheel
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