When a vehicle is started, the coolant temperature should: Question When a vehicle is started, the coolant temperature should: Answers Decrease. Rise slowly. Jump quickly. Explanation After an engine is started, the coolant temperature should rise gradually to a normal operating range. This questions appears in the following tests: Arizona Class B Knowledge Test Idaho Class A Knowledge Test Idaho Bus Iowa Tank Missouri Class B Knowledge Test Oregon Tank Vermont Class B Knowledge Test Virginia Class A Knowledge Test Virginia Class B Knowledge Test