BMV BMV Vehicle Operations 5

Question 1

What is the proper following distance under ideal conditions?

Accepted Answer

At least 3 seconds behind the vehicle ahead

Answer

1 car length

Answer

Half a second

Answer

10 car lengths regardless of speed

Question 2

Before changing lanes, you should always:

Accepted Answer

Signal and check your blind spot

Answer

Only use your mirrors

Answer

Just signal and go

Answer

Speed up first

Question 3

When parking on a hill facing uphill with a curb, turn your wheels:

Accepted Answer

Away from the curb

Answer

Toward the curb

Answer

Straight ahead

Answer

It doesn't matter

Question 4

What should you do if your accelerator sticks while driving?

Accepted Answer

Shift to neutral and brake, then pull over

Answer

Turn off the engine immediately at speed

Answer

Pump the accelerator hard

Answer

Steer with one hand and coast

Question 5

The safest way to handle a tire blowout is to:

Accepted Answer

Grip the wheel firmly, ease off the gas, and slow gradually

Answer

Brake hard immediately

Answer

Accelerate to regain control

Answer

Steer sharply to the shoulder

Question 6

When should you check your mirrors while driving?

Accepted Answer

Regularly, about every 5 to 8 seconds

Answer

Only when turning

Answer

Only when changing lanes

Answer

Once every few minutes

Question 7

If your vehicle's brakes fail, you should first:

Accepted Answer

Pump the brake pedal to try to build pressure

Answer

Turn off the ignition

Answer

Jump out of the car

Answer

Close your eyes and coast