All Star Driving Segment 1 Practice Test

To know if the engine is running, check how it responds to a light touch on the accelerator. When the engine is running, a gentle press should cause the RPM to rise and you’ll feel and hear the engine respond. If the engine isn’t running, that light press won’t produce a noticeable change. This gives you a quick, direct indication without needing gauges or tools. Other methods like turning the ignition, reading the oil gauge, or listening for engine noise can help, but they’re not as immediate or definitive for a quick check as feeling the throttle response.