Car Controls, and IPDE

A stationary object that appears in the distance in the center of your path of travel is called

• a stalled vehicle
• an obstacle
• a point of view
• a target

You can see the engine's revolutions per minute by checking the 

• tachometer
• speedometer
• odometer
• fuel gauge

What should you do if the brake system warning light comes on?

• Gradually stop, have the vehicle towed, and have the problem corrected
• Stop and add brake fluid
• Stop and immediately remove the brake cable
• Drive fast to a service station

The last thing to do when leaving your car is to

• check the inside and outside mirrors
• lock all doors
• put the keys in your hand
• glance over your left shoulder

Adjust a safety belt so it

• keeps you from leaning forward
• lets your reach all door locks
• fits snugly
• allows comfortable movement

Before shifting from PARK to DRIVE, you should

• Shift into NEUTRAL and wait a second
• press your foot down on the brake pedal
• release your foot from the brake pedal
• apply the parking brake

The alternator warning light indicates

• the alternator is working OK
• the alternator is checking itself out
• the alternator is too hot
• trouble in the electrical system

The brake system warning light tells you

• the braking system is working properly
• the parking brake has been released
• the braking system is not working properly
• the brakes should be applied

When you need to make tight right turns, the best steering method to use is 

• hand-over-hand steering
• hand-to-hand steering
• either of the above
• none of the above

The area to the rear of the car not seen in mirrors is 

• not necessary for driver vision
• seen by adjusting mirrors
• a blind spot
• directly behind the car