Ch. 4 Systems and Checks Prior to Driving

Question 1

It is important to be comfortable while driving because -

Answer 1

a. Discomfort can distract you from the driving task.

Question 2

Adjustments to your driving positions are best made -

Answer 2

a. Before you drive.

Question 3

A vehicle’s control system includes -

Answer 3

c. Accelerator and brakes.

Question 4

The extra pedal in a vehicle with a manual transmission is called a -

Answer 4

c. Clutch pedal.

Question 5

A blind spot is -

Answer 5

d. An area of the road you cannot see while driving the car

Question 6

When looking over your shoulder at another lane or checking your side mirrors to change lanes, you should -

Answer 6

d. limit yourself to a quick glance to detect the presence of objects.

Question 7

Air bags -

Answer 7

d. operate without the user having to do anything.

Question 8

If you wear a shoulder-lap safety belt, your risk of moderate to critical injury is reduced by -

Answer 8

d. 50%.

Question 9

Emergency flashers will war other drivers that -

Answer 9

a. Your vehicle is stopped on or near the roadway.

Question 10

In a vehicle with an airbag, you should sit at least _________ away from the wheel.

Answer 10

10 inches.

Question 11

A vehicle with an automatic transmission will only start in ____ or ______.

Answer 11

Park or Neutral.

Question 12

The safest kind of safety belt is the _______ belt.

Answer 12

shoulder lap

Question 13

Head restraints are padded to protect the driver and passengers against ____

Answer 13

whiplash

Question 14

The speedometer registers the speed you are driving in both _____ per hour and ______ per hour.

Answer 14

miles and kilometers.

Question 15

Taillights come on with the headlights and are always _____

Answer 15

red.

Question 16

Turn signals are also called directional signs and ______

Answer 16

blinkers.

Question 17

The _________ makes a noise when you leave your key in the ignition switch and open the door.

Answer 17

Ignition buzzer.