Ch. 2 Your Vehicle

Before driving any motor vehicle on public roads, what should you make sure of?

• The vehicle has a full tank of gas

• The vehicle is fully equipped and in good mechanical condition

• The vehicle has been washed

• The vehicle has an updated GPS system

What should you become familiar with by reading the operator’s manual of your vehicle?

• The entertainment system

• The vehicle's color options

• How to use all the equipment and the functions of the gauges and warning indicators

• The history of the vehicle's manufacturer

What must all cars and trucks have in terms of braking systems?

• At least one hydraulic brake system

• At least two separate brake systems, such as the foot brake and the parking/emergency brake

• Anti-lock braking system (ABS) only

• Regenerative braking system only

What is required for all private passenger vehicles regarding bumpers?

• They must have custom bumpers

• They must have front and rear bumpers

• They must have front bumpers and either rear bumpers or reflectors

• They are not required to have bumpers

When should you use your motor vehicle's horn?

• To greet other drivers

• To announce your arrival

• When it is necessary to avoid a crash

• To play music

Which of the following is NOT a reason to honk your horn?

• To avoid a crash

• To alert pedestrians of your presence

• To signal to other drivers when passing

• To announce your arrival

How often should you have your headlights inspected to make sure they are aimed properly?

• Every six months

• At least once a year

• Every two years

• Only when they seem to malfunction

What must illuminate the rear license plate to make it visible at night?

• A red light bulb

• A blue light bulb

• A white light bulb

• A green light bulb

When should your headlights be turned on?

• Only when it is completely dark outside

• At sunset and used until sunrise

• Only when driving in the countryside

• Only during vehicle inspection

Which vehicles are allowed to be equipped with blue lights?

• All vehicles as a standard feature

• Only snowplows, other road maintenance equipment, and authorized emergency vehicles

• Any vehicle with a permit

• Commercial trucks for better visibility