stupid questions on practice test

Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by Bluebruce, Aug 1, 2014.

  1. Bluebruce

    Bluebruce Bobtail Member

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    I have come across *several* stupid questions on practice test websites, and I also remember a few on the mvd permit test the first time I failed, heres an example of a practice test question

    To correct a rear wheel (drive wheel) braking skid, you should:
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    [TD][SIZE=+1] A [/SIZE] Apply more braking pressure to the brake pedal[/TD]
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    [TD][SIZE=+1] B [/SIZE] Release brakes and accelerate.[/TD]
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    [TD][SIZE=+1] C [/SIZE] Apply more pressure to the brake pedal and steer counter steer.[/TD]
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    [TD][SIZE=+1] D [/SIZE] Release the brakes and steer / counter steer.

    According to my state manual you should stop braking, and counter steer to correct. so why would you release brakes and ACCELERATE? For this question I chose D, correct answer was B. That makes no sense! Why have questions like this on practice tests and actual mvd permit test? This can cause you to fail![/TD]
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  2. Getsinyourblood

    Getsinyourblood Road Train Member

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    EDIT:

    I just looked at some practice test. it says the correct answer is release brakes and steer/counter steer. So the answer you chose was correct. It is probably a mistake somewhere.
     
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  3. chris886

    chris886 Medium Load Member

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    Not sure about the practice tests, but the real test they want you to fail. they word the questions in a tricky way. On the real test, just read very carefully and you will be ok