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Vehicle Checks

Tread at least 2/32 inch; tire pressure from the label on the driver's door edge. Clear every window of snow and ice before leaving. Headlights from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise; daytime running lights do not count because they leave the tail lights off. Brake lights visible from 100 feet. Signal 100 feet ahead.

Hand signals all use the left arm: straight out for left, up for right, down for slowing or stopping. Hazards only for breakdowns and emergency stops. Set the seat and mirrors before driving, chest at least 10 inches from the wheel, headrest level with your ears.

Example: on a rainy afternoon your daytime running lights are on and you think that is enough. Turn on the headlights: daytime lights leave your tail lights dark and drivers behind cannot see you well.

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Related questions

  1. What is the minimum tire tread depth?
  2. Which statement about daytime running lights is correct?
  3. From how far away must your brake lights be clearly visible?
  4. Where do you find the correct tire pressure for your car?
  5. What is the hand signal for slowing or stopping?
  6. When should you turn on your hazard warning lights?
  7. In the pre-drive routine, what should you do with your phone?
  8. Your windows are frosted over on a winter morning. You should:
  9. How far should the driver's chest be from the steering wheel, at minimum?
  10. After adjusting your mirrors properly, your blind zones:
  11. While turning your head to check a blind zone, the steering wheel should:
  12. A warning light comes on your dashboard while you are driving, but the car still feels normal. What should you do?
  13. During what hours does the law require you to have your headlights on?
  14. It is raining hard at noon, and there is still plenty of daylight. What should you do about your headlights?
  15. Why must tires with worn-down tread be replaced?
  16. How does low tire pressure affect your driving?
  17. Which of these goes against keeping your view clear?
  18. A "lamp out" symbol appears on your dashboard. What should you do?
  19. Whose responsibility is it to make sure a vehicle is safe to drive?
  20. You walk around your car before leaving. Which of these is part of the "outside" check?
  21. You get in and notice a few water bottles and a laptop bag lying loose on the back seat. What should you do before driving?
  22. Your roommate just drove your car and now it is your turn. What should you do?
  23. When you adjust the driver's seat, what is the main goal?
  24. You get in and notice the headrest is pressing against the back of your neck. Where should you set it?
  25. After setting your seat you notice your arms have to be fully straight to hold the steering wheel. What should you do?
  26. While setting the inside rearview mirror you notice you have to stretch your neck a little to see the whole rear window. What should you do?
  27. Side mirrors can be adjusted by the traditional or the enhanced method. What goal do both methods share?
  28. What does "blind zone" mean when driving?
  29. What is a good scanning habit during normal driving?
  30. You get into your own car and the mirrors look the same as always; nobody seems to have touched them. What should you do?
  31. It is getting dark and your car has daytime running lights. Why should you still turn on your headlights?
  32. You are driving into the mountains and a sign says chains are required on this stretch. What should you do?