Driver Licensing Vehicle Control and Parking 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When parking uphill with a curb, which direction should you turn your front wheels?
- Toward the curb (right)
- Away from the curb (left) (Correct answer)
- Straight ahead
- It doesn't matter
Correct answer: Away from the curb (left)
When parking uphill with a curb, turn your wheels away from the curb (left) so that if the car rolls, the curb stops it from entering traffic.
Question 2: When parking downhill with a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?
- Away from the curb (left)
- Toward the curb (right) (Correct answer)
- Straight ahead
- Downhill direction
Correct answer: Toward the curb (right)
When parking downhill with a curb, turn your wheels toward the curb (right) so the tire rests against the curb and prevents the car from rolling into traffic.
Question 3: What does ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) do when activated during hard braking?
- Increases engine braking force
- Prevents the wheels from locking so you can steer while braking (Correct answer)
- Automatically steers the vehicle to safety
- Engages the parking brake
Correct answer: Prevents the wheels from locking so you can steer while braking
ABS rapidly pulses the brakes to prevent wheel lock-up during hard stops, allowing the driver to maintain steering control while slowing down.
Question 4: What is the primary danger of driving with under-inflated tires?
- Reduced fuel economy only
- Increased risk of blowout, overheating, and poor handling (Correct answer)
- Better traction on wet roads
- Improved ride comfort
Correct answer: Increased risk of blowout, overheating, and poor handling
Under-inflated tires flex excessively, generating heat that can cause blowouts, and also result in poor fuel economy, sloppy handling, and uneven wear.
Question 5: Where should you position your hands on the steering wheel for optimal control?
- 12 o'clock
- 10 and 2 o'clock (traditional) or 9 and 3 o'clock (modern recommended) (Correct answer)
- 8 and 4 o'clock
- One hand at 6 o'clock
Correct answer: 10 and 2 o'clock (traditional) or 9 and 3 o'clock (modern recommended)
Modern driver training recommends the 9 and 3 o'clock position for better airbag safety and control, though 10 and 2 is still widely taught.
Question 6: What is engine braking?
- Using the parking brake while moving
- Slowing the vehicle by downshifting and releasing the gas pedal, using engine resistance (Correct answer)
- Turning off the engine to slow down
- A feature only on electric vehicles
Correct answer: Slowing the vehicle by downshifting and releasing the gas pedal, using engine resistance
Engine braking occurs when you downshift or release the throttle, causing the engine's internal resistance to slow the vehicle without using friction brakes.
Driver Licensing Vehicle Control and Parking 1
When parking uphill with a curb, which direction should you turn your front wheels?