Module 1 - The Vehicle Flashcards
An over-inflated tire will…
Provide less traction and be more susceptible to puncture, increase fuel consumption, and reduce tire life
When do the tires have to be winter tires in Québec?
From December 1 to March 15 inclusive
An under-inflated tire will…
Heat up and can blow up, resulting in the loss of control of the vehicle
Eco-driving is…
A road behavior to reduce fuel consumption as well as greenhouse gas emissions
Eco-driving affects other road users (T or F)
True
What positive influences does eco-driving provide?
Gradual acceleration + deceleration, constant speed, and maintenance of safety margins
Does safe or eco-driving prevail?
Safe
Eco-driving is characterized by
Safe, economical, and environmentally friendly aware road behavior
What age/height can kids wear seatbelts?
9 years old or 1,45 m height
How much light needs to pass through the car windows?
70%
How many centimetres of the windshield can be dark?
Not more than 15 cm
How to adjust to fog conditions?
Being able to stop within the distance you can see
What is the objective of daylight beams?
To prevent collisions when overtaking or being overtaken
When to switch from high to low beam lights?
In cities, wherever lighting is good, 150 m behind other vehicle or from oncoming one