DDS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
All of the above - Answer -When preparing to drive a vehicle, a driver must check the
vehicle surroundings to make sure there are no objects animals or children in the area.
Visibility - Answer -Which of the following is reduced when a motorist approaches a
vehicle from the rear?
Should be checked - Answer -Tire pressure and condition is one of things on a vehicle
that:
False - Answer -Regular maintenance of vehicles is recommended but not necessary
to prevent problems with the vehicle.
Incandescent sealed beam units - Answer -Which of the following is the traditional type
of motor vehicle headlight?
True - Answer -LED lighting is produced by passing an electrical current through thinly
dispersed layers of semi conductive material.
As low as possible. - Answer -Lap belts one safety belts should fit _ across the waist
and hips.
False - Answer -The shoulder strap on a safety belt can have as much slack as needed
to lock as necessary.
Ensure gear is in park, Release brake - Answer -Which of the following contains the
first and last steps in the Vehicle Starting Checklist?
True - Answer -You should release the key as soon as the engine has started.
True - Answer -Tire pressure can be checked by looking at the manufacturer's tire label
located on the inside of the driver's door or adjacent door frame
Tires are cold. - Answer -Always check tire pressure when
True - Answer -Taking care of your vehicle's tires assists in braking and emergency
maneuvers such as skid recovery or avoidance of a roadway hazard.
False - Answer -Motorists should approach the vehicle from the curb at the rear.
Should be checked before each trip. - Answer -Tire pressure and condition should be
checked prior to each trip.
Replaceable incandescent bulbs. - Answer -A vast majority of brake light and turn
signal systems are equipped with:
, Release the service brake - Answer -What is the last item on the vehicle starting
checklist before a driver begins travel?
Check her warning lights - Answer -Morgan didn't know that her gas tank was empty
until it was too late. Fortunately, her father had some experience with cars and knew his
daughter. What did Morgan fail to do when she was driving her car the day before?
Checked her dashboard lights for a high beam indicator. - Answer -Sarah didn't realize
she left the high beams on and was obstructing the vision of the drivers in the opposing
lane. What could she have done differently to prevent this problem from happening?
Steering Wheel - Answer -The__ determines the directional movement of the vehicle.
True - Answer -Drivers use the service brake pedal to slow or stop the vehicle.
Accelerator pedal - Answer -The__is located to the right of the service brake pedal and
is used to increase the speed of a vehicle.
Mirrors - Answer -__ are not able to provide clear views all around a vehicle and
because of this blind spots are prevalent in driving.
Head restraints - Answer -_specifically help to protect occupants from head and crack
neck injuries in the event of a vehicle collision.
True - Answer -Cruise control allows a vehicle to be set at a certain speed so that a
motorist does not have to brake or accelerate to maintain a steady pre-selected speed.
Horn - Answer -The __ should only be used to communicate a motorist's presence or to
warn of an impending collision.
True - Answer -The steering wheel in some vehicles may be tilted upward or downward
but adjustments of this type should never be performed while driving.
True - Answer -Front seat passengers have a lap belt and shoulder belt that should fit
snug and low across the waist and across the chest.
Prior to - Answer -Mirrors should be adjusted_ driving so that the motorist's view to the
sides and rear of the vehicle is maximized with the objective of minimizing blind spots.
Optional - Answer -A cruise control switch is_ on vehicles
False - Answer -Park/Emergency brake pedal is located on the right of the driver's seat.
The balance of weight upon the frame of a vehicle. - Answer -Vehicle balance refers to
All of the above - Answer -When preparing to drive a vehicle, a driver must check the
vehicle surroundings to make sure there are no objects animals or children in the area.
Visibility - Answer -Which of the following is reduced when a motorist approaches a
vehicle from the rear?
Should be checked - Answer -Tire pressure and condition is one of things on a vehicle
that:
False - Answer -Regular maintenance of vehicles is recommended but not necessary
to prevent problems with the vehicle.
Incandescent sealed beam units - Answer -Which of the following is the traditional type
of motor vehicle headlight?
True - Answer -LED lighting is produced by passing an electrical current through thinly
dispersed layers of semi conductive material.
As low as possible. - Answer -Lap belts one safety belts should fit _ across the waist
and hips.
False - Answer -The shoulder strap on a safety belt can have as much slack as needed
to lock as necessary.
Ensure gear is in park, Release brake - Answer -Which of the following contains the
first and last steps in the Vehicle Starting Checklist?
True - Answer -You should release the key as soon as the engine has started.
True - Answer -Tire pressure can be checked by looking at the manufacturer's tire label
located on the inside of the driver's door or adjacent door frame
Tires are cold. - Answer -Always check tire pressure when
True - Answer -Taking care of your vehicle's tires assists in braking and emergency
maneuvers such as skid recovery or avoidance of a roadway hazard.
False - Answer -Motorists should approach the vehicle from the curb at the rear.
Should be checked before each trip. - Answer -Tire pressure and condition should be
checked prior to each trip.
Replaceable incandescent bulbs. - Answer -A vast majority of brake light and turn
signal systems are equipped with:
, Release the service brake - Answer -What is the last item on the vehicle starting
checklist before a driver begins travel?
Check her warning lights - Answer -Morgan didn't know that her gas tank was empty
until it was too late. Fortunately, her father had some experience with cars and knew his
daughter. What did Morgan fail to do when she was driving her car the day before?
Checked her dashboard lights for a high beam indicator. - Answer -Sarah didn't realize
she left the high beams on and was obstructing the vision of the drivers in the opposing
lane. What could she have done differently to prevent this problem from happening?
Steering Wheel - Answer -The__ determines the directional movement of the vehicle.
True - Answer -Drivers use the service brake pedal to slow or stop the vehicle.
Accelerator pedal - Answer -The__is located to the right of the service brake pedal and
is used to increase the speed of a vehicle.
Mirrors - Answer -__ are not able to provide clear views all around a vehicle and
because of this blind spots are prevalent in driving.
Head restraints - Answer -_specifically help to protect occupants from head and crack
neck injuries in the event of a vehicle collision.
True - Answer -Cruise control allows a vehicle to be set at a certain speed so that a
motorist does not have to brake or accelerate to maintain a steady pre-selected speed.
Horn - Answer -The __ should only be used to communicate a motorist's presence or to
warn of an impending collision.
True - Answer -The steering wheel in some vehicles may be tilted upward or downward
but adjustments of this type should never be performed while driving.
True - Answer -Front seat passengers have a lap belt and shoulder belt that should fit
snug and low across the waist and across the chest.
Prior to - Answer -Mirrors should be adjusted_ driving so that the motorist's view to the
sides and rear of the vehicle is maximized with the objective of minimizing blind spots.
Optional - Answer -A cruise control switch is_ on vehicles
False - Answer -Park/Emergency brake pedal is located on the right of the driver's seat.
The balance of weight upon the frame of a vehicle. - Answer -Vehicle balance refers to
