ODEC Entrance Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025
What is the number one cause of death for teens? - ANSWERSCar accidents
What is the transition peg for a left turn? Explain how it is used. - ANSWERS- Left front corner post
- The pegs align with a target on a turn, then unwind the wheel and...
What is the number one cause of death for teens? - ANSWERSCar accidents
What is the transition peg for a left turn? Explain how it is used. - ANSWERS- Left front corner post
- The pegs align with a target on a turn, then unwind the wheel and pivot from brake to accelerator
How and why should you hold your keys (with or without a key fob) while approaching your vehicle? -
ANSWERS- Ready in your hand for quick entry
- Makes it look like you know where you are going
- Used as self defense
Why is it a good practice to use headlights during the day? - ANSWERSYour vehicle will be more visible to
others from almost a mile away
Describe the correct driver seating position. - ANSWERS- Hips all the way back
- Ball of right foot on brake
- Heel of shoe on floor
- Knees & elbows bent
- Torso 10 inches away from wheel
List 5 reasons you and your passengers should wear safety belts. - ANSWERS1. Stay in driving
compartment
2. You stay in the vehicle
3. Your body slows down gradually
4. You aren't thrown into the crash
5. Belted passengers will not run into you
, How should the head be positioned in relationship to your head? Why? - ANSWERSIt should be at ear
level, because it protects you from whiplash injury
How should you hold your hands on the steering wheel while driving straight? - ANSWERS- 9 and 3
- 8 and 4
Push-pull steering is used for most turns and driving through curves. When is a hand-over-hand steering
technique used? - ANSWERSSharp and slow turns
Explain how to make a smooth, balanced stop. - ANSWERS- Push to point of resistance on brake
- Use steady/even pressure
- Trail break the las 2 seconds of stop to keep balance
What color is the "Oil Pressure" light? What does it warn you about? Does it require your immediate
attention? - ANSWERS- Red
- Warns about loss of pressure in oil
- Yes, it requires your immediate attention
What information does the "Odometer" provide? - ANSWERSMiles driven, distances traveled
Describe the Standard Reference Point for the Right Side Limit. - ANSWERSCenter of hood
Describe the Standard Reference Point for the Front Limit - ANSWERSBottom of side mirrors
List three other advantages of using reference points - ANSWERS1. Confidently maneuver your vehicle in
confined places/ spaces
2. Shows you where you left off, and right side tires are tracking
3. Shows you the precise position of the front/rear bumpers
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