Section 6: Basic Driving Skills Quiz

What is the first step you should take when starting an automatic engine according to the vehicle owner's manual?

• Place the gear selector in "D" drive

• Place your right foot on the brake pedal

• Turn the steering wheel to the left

• Check the rearview mirror

When moving the vehicle, what should you do after moving the gear selector to "D" drive?

• Immediately accelerate quickly

• Check forward for a safe path and check for traffic to the sides and behind

• Turn on the emergency flashers

• Shift to reverse

What is the recommended hand position on the steering wheel for maintaining control of the vehicle?

• 2 and 10 o'clock positions

• 3 and 9 o'clock positions

• 12 and 6 o'clock positions

• 1 and 11 o'clock positions

When backing up, where should you place your right arm to ensure safety?

• On the steering wheel

• On the back of the seat

• On the gear selector

• On the dashboard

What should you do before you get into your vehicle to back up safely?

• Check the fuel level

• Check behind your vehicle for children and small objects

• Turn on the radio

• Adjust the rearview mirror

How long should you signal before making a turn?

• For one second

• For two seconds

• For five seconds

• For ten seconds

What should you do if your vehicle is disabled on the highway?

• Use the emergency flasher system

• Turn off all lights

• Signal with your hand

• Move the gear selector to "P" park

When stopping the vehicle, what is the correct sequence of actions?

• Move your foot from the brake to the accelerator

• Check your mirrors for traffic, then press the brake pedal with steady pressure

• Turn the steering wheel to the right

• Shift to "D" drive

What is the correct way to grip the steering wheel?

• Use your palms and keep your thumbs inside the wheel

• Use your fingers and keep your thumbs up along the face of the steering wheel

• Use only your left hand

• Use only your right hand

When should you use your vehicle's mirrors while backing up?

• Only when parking

• Always, but remember they do not show the area immediately behind your vehicle

• Never, only look through the rear window

• Only when changing lanes