Control Of The Vehicle Flashcards
If a driver applies the foot brake and hears a scraping noise what’s the most likely cause ?
THE BRAKE LININGS OR PADS ARE WORN
what is a likely consequence of sudden braking ?
THE VEHICLE COULD BE HIT FROM BEHIND
what should a driver be aware of when braking to slow down and stop ?
A LOADED VEHICLE TAKES LONGER TO STOP
What is the danger of sudden braking ?
VEHICLE MAY SKID
The parking brake(handbrake) generally works on what wheels
THE REER WHEELS
When using the accelerator how can the driver help reduce the vehicles fuel consumption
A DEIVER SHOULD ACCELERATE SMOOTHLY TO REACH AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SPEED
when should a driver have both hands on the steering wheel
AT ALL TIMES EXCEPT WHEN USING ANOTHER VEHICLE CONTROL
what type of noise might fast cornering create
TYRE SQUEAL
When should the handbrake be used to bring a vehicle to a hault
NORMALLY NEVER
What is the recommended method of driving a car with automatic transmission
OPPERATE THE ACCELAROTOR AND BRAKE WITH THE RIGHT FOOT
when braking what determines how quickly the vehicle will slow down and stop
THE AMOUNT OF DOWNWARD PRESSURE APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL
what is the outcome of late cluch use when stopping a vehicle
THE VEHICLE MAY CUT OUT
If the brake pedal of a vehicle feels soft or spongy when applied what dose this mean
A FAULT IN THE BRAKE FLUID SYSTEM
What may indicate a problem with the vehicles braking system
THE VEHICLES STOPPING ABILITY IS AFFECTED
What can cause a vehicle to skid
EXCESSIVE HEAVY BRAKING
What is the most common cause of skidding
EXSESSIVE SPEED FOR THE CIRCUMSTANCES OR CONDITIONS
What is the purpose of electronic stability control
TO KEEP THE VEHICLE STEADY AND PREVENT SKIDDING
What should a driver do when a vehicle starts to aquaplane
EASE OF THE ACCELARATOR TO SLOW DOWN
What is the effect of an incorrectly adjusted drivers seat
IT CAN DELAY THE DRIVER FROM OPPERATING A CONTROL
Why should a tractor be driven more slowly on uneven road surfaces
TO AVOID SEVERE BOUNCING
Whilst driving why might a driver suspect the brake fluid level in their vehicle is low
THE BRAKES FEEL SPONGY AND SOFT
What is the danger associated with applying the hand brake when the vehicle is moving
THE WHEELS COULD LOCK AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE COULD SKID
