BMV BMV Vehicle Operations 3

Question 1

When driving in fog, you should use your:

Accepted Answer

Low-beam headlights

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High-beam headlights

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Parking lights only

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Hazard lights while moving

Question 2

What is the first thing you should do if your vehicle begins to skid?

Accepted Answer

Ease off the accelerator and steer where you want to go

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Slam on the brakes

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Turn the wheel opposite the skid quickly

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Accelerate to regain traction

Question 3

How far ahead should a driver ideally scan the road for hazards?

Accepted Answer

10 to 15 seconds

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1 to 2 seconds

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3 seconds

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30 seconds

Question 4

When must you dim your high beams for oncoming traffic?

Accepted Answer

Within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle

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Only when they flash you first

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Within 50 feet

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Never on a highway

Question 5

What should you do when following a large truck at night?

Accepted Answer

Keep low beams on and increase following distance

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Use high beams to see better

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Follow closely to draft

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Pass immediately on the right

Question 6

A driver approaching a hill or curve should:

Accepted Answer

Not attempt to pass

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Pass quickly before the curve

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Pass only if going uphill

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Straddle the center line

Question 7

What does hydroplaning mean?

Accepted Answer

Tires ride on a film of water and lose road contact

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The engine overheats in rain

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Brakes lock up on wet roads

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Wipers fail during a storm