WorksheetsCh. 2 Your Vehicle
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
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
What is the purpose of daytime running lamps?
To signal when the vehicle is turning
To make the vehicle easier for others to see during the daytime
To illuminate the road at night
To indicate the vehicle is parked
What is the purpose of mufflers on motor vehicles?
To increase the vehicle's speed
To keep the vehicle from making sudden or prolonged loud noises
To improve the vehicle's fuel efficiency
To filter the vehicle's exhaust fumes
Which vehicles must be equipped with an additional side mirror in Minnesota?
All passenger vehicles
Vehicles such as rental moving trucks
Pickup trucks used for hauling purposes
Motorcycles
In Minnesota, what is mandatory for motor vehicles in terms of safety restraints?
Equipped with airbags only
Use of seat belts is optional
Equipped with seat belts and mandatory use of them
No safety restraints are required
What are airbags designed to do?
To replace the function of seat belts
To keep occupants from being ejected
To work with seat belts to prevent injuries
To inflate when the vehicle is parked
How often have tires been known to lose pressure?
1 psi every week
1 psi every month
1 psi every day
1 psi every year
Where can you find the recommended tire pressure for your vehicle?
On the tire itself
Inside the driver's door or in the owner's manual
On the vehicle's dashboard
On the engine block
What should you compare the measured psi of your tires to in order to ensure they are properly inflated?
The psi on the tire's sidewall
The psi found on the sticker inside the driver's door or in the owner's manual
The maximum psi rating on the gas station's air pump
The average psi recommended by tire manufacturers
What is an easy way to check if your tire tread is less than the legal and safe amount?
Using a ruler to measure the depth directly
Performing the water test
Using the penny test
Checking the color indicators on the tire
Where may global positioning and other navigation systems be mounted on the windshield?
Anywhere on the windshield as long as the driver's view is not obstructed
Near the bottommost portion of the windshield
Directly in the center of the windshield
On the topmost portion of the windshield
What is the requirement for any window tint material applied to the side or rear windows after August 1, 1985?
It must be marked to show the percentage of light that is transmitted and reflected
It must transmit more than 70 percent of light
It must reflect less than 10 percent of available light
It must be approved by the vehicle manufacturer
What must a motor vehicle with a glass windshield be equipped with?
Tinted glass for sun protection
Windshield wipers in good working condition
An automatic windshield cleaning system
A windshield heating system
What must passenger vehicles be equipped with to prevent water, dirt, and other material from being picked up and thrown into the air by the tires?
Wheel guards or fenders
Special tires
Additional lighting
Mud flaps only
Which of the following is NOT a fuel-efficient technique?
Keeping your engine properly tuned
Using the recommended grade of motor oil
Driving aggressively
Planning and combining errands into one trip
What should you use to improve fuel efficiency when driving on the highway?
Overdrive gears
Excessive weight
Aggressive driving
Under-inflated tires
Which of the following is a recommended fuel-efficient technique?
Keeping unnecessary heavy items in your vehicle
Avoiding the use of cruise control
Not observing the speed limit
Taking public transportation whenever possible
