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3. safety and your vehicle Flashcards

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1
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what should you check on a regular basis to make sure they are all working properly? (9)

A
  • lights
  • brakes
  • steering
  • exhaust systems
  • seat belts
  • horn
  • speedometer
  • wipers
  • washers
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2
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what other items should you be regularly checking and why? (6)

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  • oil and water levels (important for long journeys, make sure not too much oil as could leak)
  • brake fluid (if low, dangerous)
  • battery level (unless maintenance free)
  • windscreen
  • tyre pressure (check once a week as can cause heavy steering, increased fuel consumption and braking)
  • tyre condition (tread must be 1.6mm deep across central 3/4 of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire circumference)
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3
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what can cause uneven wear on tyres? (3)

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  • braking system
  • suspension
  • wheel alignment
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4
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what could happen if the wheels are unbalanced?

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cause the steering to vibrate

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5
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when should the ABS (anti-lock braking system) go out?

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when the vehicle is driving 5-10mph, if not get that checked out

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6
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how do you check the condition of the shock absorbers?

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you bounce the vehicle by pushing hard on each corner, shouldn’t continue to bounce when let go

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7
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when do you need to contact a garage? (2)

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  • steering vibrates - the wheels may need rebalancing

- vehicle pulls to one side when you brake - brakes may need adjusting

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8
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how must you not fit a rear-facing baby seat?

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not in a seat w an airbag

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9
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what safety things should you do when you get into the car? (4)

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  • adjust seat so can reach everything
  • adjust head restraint to prevent neck injury if there is a collision
  • wear suitable shoes so that you can keep control of the pedals
  • adjust mirrors so you can see everything - if you can’t see when reversing get someone to help you
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10
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why should you be careful with convex mirrors?

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they give you a wider view but can make it look like vehicles are further away than they are

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11
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what headlights should you use if visibility is poor?

A

dipped headlights

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12
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what headlights should you use in thick fog?

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fog lights

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13
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which direction should you park on a two-way road at night?

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park in the direction of traffic

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14
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when should you use your parking lights?

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when parking on a road where the speed limit is over 30mph

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15
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when should you use hazard lights?

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  • when you’ve broken down

- queuing traffic on a dual carriageway or motorway

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16
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how can you make it difficult for thieves to break into your car? (5)

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  • engaging the steering lock
  • removing the keys
  • locking valuables out of sight or with you
  • don’t leave vehicle registration document in the car - theif could claim it is theirs
  • park in a well-lit area
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17
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how can you further make it more difficult for a thief to break into your car? (3)

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  • fit anti-theft alarm/immobiliser
  • visible security device e.g. steering wheel or handbrake lock
  • have vehicle registration number etched on the windows
18
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where should you avoid parking to not obstruct other road users? (5)

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  • in front of a property entrance
  • at or near a bus stop
  • near the brow of a hill
  • where the kerb has been lowered for wheelchair access
  • on a bend or opposite a side road
19
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why should you never park on or near a level crossing or near the zigzag lines at a pedestrian crossing?

A
  • block view of pedestrians and drivers

- endanger people using the crossing

20
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how can motor vehicles harm the environment?

A
  • air pollution
  • damage to buildings
  • using up of natural resources
21
Q

how can you drive in a fuel-efficient manner? (5)

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  • reduce speed - 70mph uses 30% more than 50mph
  • plan ahead so can drive smoothly - no rapid acceleration or heavy braking
  • change up asap use highest possible gear without the engine struggling - engine revs down = less fuel
  • have vehicle serviced and tuned properly
  • properly inflated tyres
22
Q

what should you not do in your car to help the environment? (3)

A
  • carry unneeded weight or empty roof rack
  • over-rev in lower gears
  • leave engine running unnecessarily
23
Q

why should you have your car serviced reguarly?

A
  • better fuel economy

- cleaner exhausts

24
Q

what is part of an MOT test to help the environment?

A

an emissions test

25
Q

when should you not use your horn in built up places unless of a danger?

A

11:30pm and 7 am

26
Q

why should you avoid travelling at busy times?

A
  • less delays

- ease congestion

27
Q

what charges may you have to pay for using certain roads/certain times of driving?

A
  • congestion charge
  • Ultra low emission zone (ULEZ)
  • Low emission zone (LEZ)
28
Q

what is dry steering and why should you not do it?

A

when you turn the steering wheel when the car isn’t moving, it can wear the tyres and steering mechanism

29
Q

what is a catalytic converter?

A

device on exhaust system reduces emissions by filtering out some of the toxic waste

30
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what are types of traffic-calming measures?

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  • road humps
  • road narrowing
  • chicanes (sharp double bend)
  • reduced speed on residential streets
31
Q

what is a kick-down in an automatic car?

A
  • quick accelerration to help overtake. over use means more fuel
32
Q

what are the red lines on the side of the road in london?

A

‘red routes’ - help traffic flow by reducing stopping on these routes

33
Q

what is brake fade?

A

when brakes are less effective because of over-heating normally beacuse used continuslu down a long steep downhill road. use a lower gear to help braking

34
Q

what scheme would help protect your car?

A

vehicle watch scheme

35
Q

how would under-inflated tyres affect your vehicle?

A

vehicles gear change mechanism would become stiff

36
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what should you do if your vehicle pulls to one side when you use the brakes?

A

have the brakes checked asap

37
Q

what fluid should you fill your battery with?

A

distilled water

38
Q

what driving techique can help you save fuel

A

missing out some gears

39
Q

what level should you top your battery to with?

A

just above the cell plates

40
Q

when may a passenger travel in a car without wearing a seatbelt

A

medical reasons

41
Q

when should you check tyre pressure?

A

when tyres are cold

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