Multiple Choice
Identify
the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers
the question.
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1.
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Shifting from a high gear to a lower gear is known as
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a.
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riding
the clutch.
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b.
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double clutching.
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c.
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speed
shifting.
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d.
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downshifting.
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2.
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A
stationary object that appears in the distance in the center of your
path of travel is called
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a.
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a
stalled vehicle.
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b.
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an obstacle.
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c.
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a
point-of-view.
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d.
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a target.
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3.
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When
starting a car with an automatic transmission, the selector lever
should be in
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a.
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DRIVE (D).
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b.
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PARK (P) or NEUTRAL
(N).
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c.
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LOW
(L1 or L2, or 1 or 2).
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d.
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REVERSE (R).
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4.
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If
your vehicle has fuel injection and the engine is cold,
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a.
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keep
your foot off the accelerator.
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b.
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press the accelerator repeatedly.
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c.
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press
the accelerator to the floor.
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d.
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press the accelerator to the floor once
and release it.
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5.
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When
stopping the car and expecting to continue again shortly, the selector
lever should be in
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a.
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DRIVE (D).
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b.
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REVERSE (R).
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c.
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PARK
(P).
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d.
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NEUTRAL (N).
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6.
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Driving in overdrive saves fuel and
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a.
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can
be used in all normal reverse driving.
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b.
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can be used in all normal forward and
reverse driving.
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c.
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can be used in all normal forward driving.
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d.
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can only be used in expressway driving.
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7.
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What
should you do if the brake system warning light comes on?
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a.
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Gradually
stop, have the vehicle towed, and have the problem corrected.
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b.
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Stop
and add brake fluid.
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c.
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Stop and immediately remove the brake
cable.
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d.
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Drive fast to a service station.
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8.
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You
can make sure that warning lights are working by
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a.
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turning the warning light switch on.
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b.
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turning
the ignition switch off.
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c.
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turning the ignition switch on.
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d.
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turning
the light switch on.
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9.
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The
last thing to do when leaving your car is to
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a.
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check the inside and outside mirrors.
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b.
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lock
all doors.
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c.
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put the keys in your hand.
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d.
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glance
over your left shoulder.
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10.
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When
using stickshift gears, neutral is
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a.
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never used when the engine is running.
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b.
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the crossbar of the pattern.
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c.
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used
for parking.
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d.
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on the top of the pattern.
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11.
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With
both inside and left-view rearview mirrors adjusted properly, the
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a.
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chances
of a collision occurring during a lane change are eliminated.
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b.
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views
to the rear and left are complete.
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c.
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the only remaining blind spot is to the
left rear.
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d.
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right rear blind spot and smaller blind
spot to the left will remain.
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12.
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Adjust a safety belt so it
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a.
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keeps you from leaning forward.
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b.
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lets
you reach all door locks.
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c.
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fits snugly.
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d.
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allows
comfortable movement.
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13.
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Before shifting from park to drive, you should
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a.
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shift
into neutral and wait a second.
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b.
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press down on the foot-brake pedal.
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c.
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release
the foot-brake pedal.
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d.
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apply the parking brake.
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14.
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Attempting to start an engine that is already running may result
in
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a.
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warning
lights being illuminated.
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b.
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electrical system damage.
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c.
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expensive
starter damage.
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d.
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damage to the selector lever.
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15.
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Why
should you check the condition of the tires as you make an outside
check of the car?
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a.
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You
can check that tires are clean.
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b.
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You can determine the condition of the
brakes.
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c.
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You can easily determine tire defects.
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d.
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You can check that tires look properly
inflated.
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16.
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Power
brakes
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a.
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decrease
stopping distance.
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b.
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keep the car in place when parked.
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c.
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make
it easier to flash brake lights.
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d.
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require less physical effort on the brake
pedal.
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17.
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When
stopping from first, second, or reverse gears,
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a.
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press the clutch pedal down while
releasing accelerator.
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b.
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never tap the foot-brake pedal to signal
for a stop.
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c.
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always shift to neutral and press the
foot-brake pedal.
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d.
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accelerate gradually while releasing the
clutch.
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18.
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When
shifting gears in a stickshift vehicle,
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a.
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always shift from first to second at 15
mph.
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b.
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always
shift from third to fourth at 40 mph.
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c.
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there is no single correct speed for
shifting.
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d.
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shift gears every 15 mph.
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19.
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The
material you should use in the windshield washer container
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a.
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should
be water, especially in winter.
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b.
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is usually a special windshield washing
solution.
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c.
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should never be used in hot weather.
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d.
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is
the same as for engine coolant.
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20.
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The
safety belt light is
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a.
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off when safety belts are fastened.
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b.
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on
when the engine is running.
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c.
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illuminated when safety belts are not
fastened.
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d.
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a reminder to fasten safety belts.
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21.
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For
a routine stop, which of the following would be the safest and most
efficient use of your brakes?
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a.
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Make
an easy stop over a long distance without braking.
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b.
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Make a firm, quick stop with rolling
wheels.
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c.
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Flash your brake lights, then brake
gradually.
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d.
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Gradually decrease your brake pressure as
you near your stopping point.
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22.
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Which
of the following statements gives the best understanding of braking?
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a.
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The
brakes stop the car as soon as the brake pedal is depressed.
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b.
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Brake
lights are on only when you press the brake pedal hard.
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c.
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It
is best to decrease brake pressure gradually until the car
stops.
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d.
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The
pedal pressure should be gradual and firm to stop the car.
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23.
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The
alternator warning light indicates
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a.
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the alternator is working OK.
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b.
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the
alternator is checking itself out.
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c.
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the alternator is too hot.
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d.
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trouble
in the electrical system.
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24.
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The
brake system warning light tells you
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a.
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the braking system is working properly.
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b.
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the parking brake has been released.
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c.
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the
braking system is not working properly.
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d.
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the brakes should be applied.
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25.
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What
is the last thing you should do just before moving away from the right
curb to enter traffic?
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a.
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Press
firmly on the foot brake.
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b.
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Check traffic over your right shoulder.
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c.
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Release the parking brake.
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d.
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Check
traffic over your left shoulder and check mirrors again.
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26.
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If
leaving the car from the street side,
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a.
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walk around the rear of the car.
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b.
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walk
around the front of the car.
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c.
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place keys where you can see them.
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d.
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glance
over your right shoulder.
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27.
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When
you turn the ignition switch to "accessory,"
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a.
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the
key can be removed.
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b.
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no electrical equipment will operate.
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c.
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the
engine will start.
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d.
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the radio and electrical equipment will
operate.
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28.
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When
entering a car from the street side,
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a.
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check for traffic to the right.
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b.
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approach
from the front of the car.
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c.
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hold the door open to protect yourself.
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d.
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approach from the back of the car.
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29.
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Riding the clutch
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a.
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causes needless clutch wear.
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b.
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allows
you to shift quickly.
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c.
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decreases clutch wear.
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d.
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causes
transmission damage.
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30.
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To
start a warm fuel injection engine,
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a.
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press the accelerator to the floor once
and release it.
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b.
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press
the accelerator lightly and hold it.
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c.
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press the accelerator repeatedly.
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d.
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leave
the accelerator alone.
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31.
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If
there is an airbag in your vehicle's steering wheel, keep your hands
at the
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a.
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1
and 3 or 2 and 6 o'clock positions.
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b.
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9 and 3 or 8 and 4 o'clock positions.
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c.
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10
and 2 or 9 and 3 o'clock positions.
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d.
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11 and 1 or 7 and 5 o'clock positions.
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32.
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The
temperature light or gauge indicates the temperature of the
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air
inside the car.
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b.
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engine
coolant.
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c.
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engine oil.
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d.
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air
outside the car.
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33.
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Where
you feel the engine take hold and the vehicle start to move is called
the
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a.
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friction
point.
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b.
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engine discharge.
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c.
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blind-spot
area.
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d.
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start point.
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34.
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Hold
the steering wheel with
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one hand outside at the bottom and the
other inside at the top.
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b.
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your
hands on the bottom half of the wheel.
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c.
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your palms pointing upwards.
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d.
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your
hands on the outside of the wheel.
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35.
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As
you are about to enter the car from the street side, you should
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keep
the door open to defend yourself.
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b.
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not open the door if an oncoming vehicle
is near.
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c.
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move from the rear of the car.
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d.
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face
the front of the car to see oncoming traffic.
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36.
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When
the ignition switch is turned to "lock,"
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a.
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only
the steering wheel is locked.
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b.
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the ignition key cannot be removed.
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c.
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the
shift lever and steering wheel are locked.
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d.
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all doors are locked.
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37.
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Signal your intention to stop by
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a.
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holding the turn-signal lever down.
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b.
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turning
on the emergency flasher.
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c.
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tapping the foot-brake pedal.
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d.
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holding
the turn-signal lever up.
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38.
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Before entering traffic from the curb, you should
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a.
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check
the rearview mirrors.
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b.
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check around the car for obstructions.
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c.
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check traffic ahead.
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d.
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check
traffic ahead, in both rearview mirrors, and over your left
shoulder.
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39.
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Cruise control allows the driver to
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a.
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avoid
traffic citations for speeding violations.
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b.
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develop a sense of security.
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c.
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maintain
desired speed for highway or expressway driving.
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d.
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control the car under all conditions.
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40.
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To
indicate a right turn, move the turn-signal lever
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a.
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up so the lever remains on.
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b.
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down
so the lever remains on.
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c.
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down with a light touch.
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d.
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up
with a light touch.
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41.
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When
you rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving, you are
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a.
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tracking
the clutch.
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b.
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guiding the clutch.
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c.
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riding
the clutch.
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d.
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wearing the clutch.
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42.
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The
parking brake
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a.
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cannot
operate if the car is moving.
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b.
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is usually set by pushing a pedal.
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c.
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must
be released before starting the engine.
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d.
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can be safely used to stop the car.
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43.
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The
selector-lever position used for normal forward driving is
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NEUTRAL (N).
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b.
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LOW (L1 and L2, or 1 and 2).
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c.
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PARK
(P).
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d.
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DRIVE (D).
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44.
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When
stopping from higher gears in a stickshift car,
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a.
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keep even accelerator pressure.
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b.
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use
brakes before depressing the clutch.
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c.
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first depress the clutch.
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d.
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first
shift to NEUTRAL (N).
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45.
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In
a vehicle with automatic transmission,
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a.
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always come to a full stop before shifting
to another gear.
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b.
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shift to another gear whenever needed.
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c.
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accelerate and then shift.
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d.
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slow
down and then shift.
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46.
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The
area to the rear of the car not seen in mirrors is
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a.
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not
necessary for driver vision.
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b.
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seen by adjusting mirrors.
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c.
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a
blind spot.
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d.
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directly behind the car.
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47.
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You
are starting a stickshift car. Your left foot should be on the
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a.
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accelerator
pedal.
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b.
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clutch pedal.
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c.
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brake
pedal.
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d.
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floor.
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48.
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If
the airbags are not in proper operating condition,
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a.
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a
bell will sound.
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b.
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the warning light will stay on.
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c.
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the
vehicle will come to an immediate stop.
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d.
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push the Reset button to correct the
problem.
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49.
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What
is the LAST thing you do as a check inside the car?
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a.
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Fasten
your safety belt.
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b.
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Adjust the seat so you are comfortable.
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c.
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Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
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d.
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Lock
all doors.
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50.
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To
activate the automatic choke
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a.
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press the accelerator pedal repeatedly.
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b.
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press the accelerator pedal halfway to the
floor.
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c.
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do not press the accelerator pedal.
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d.
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press
the accelerator pedal to the floor once and release it.
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