Chapter two - Your vehicle Flashcards
What are the two brake systems?
foot brake and the parking/emergency brake
When should you use your horn? When should you NOT use your horn?
when avoiding a crash and do not use it for purposes such as announcing your arrival
What do high beams do?
headlights make objects visible on the road ahead from at least 350 feet away
When should your headlights be turned on?
must be turned on at sunset and used until sunrise (also must be used during weather conditions such as rain, snow, hail, sleet, or fog or any time you cannot see clearly)
What do mufflers do?
they keep the vehicle from making sudden or prolonged loud noises
Should you keep things on your dashboard? Why or why not?
no, because when airbags inflate, they can become dangerous projectiles
What do wheel guards (or fenders) do?
prevent dirt, water, and other materials from being picked up and thrown into the air by the tires.