NEIEP Mechanics Practice Exam

How can you determine the hand of a car when assessing its features?

1. Stand on the ground beside the car

2. Observe the direction that the door panel will open while looking from the car platform

3. Measure the distance from the car to the nearest wall

4. Check the engine size of the car

The correct answer is: Observe the direction that the door panel will open while looking from the car platform

Determining the hand of a car, or whether it is right-hand drive or left-hand drive, can be assessed by observing the direction in which the door panel opens while looking from the car platform. When you stand back and observe the car, the side from which the door opens indicates the hand of the car. For example, if the driver's door opens toward the left side of the car (from the perspective of someone standing on the pavement adjacent to the vehicle), it is a right-hand drive vehicle. This method provides a direct visual confirmation of the vehicle's configuration, as it aligns with how these vehicles are designed for operation in different countries. Other options, such as checking the engine size or measuring the distance from the car to a wall, do not provide relevant information about the driving configuration, and standing beside the car may not give a clear view of which direction the door opens. This makes the method of observing the door panel's movement the most effective way to determine the hand of a car.