Safety And Your Vehicle Flashcards
What will help keep your car secure?
Registering with the vehicle watch scheme.
What can cause excessive or uneven tyre wear?
A faulty breaking system.
How will a roof rack effect your car?
Full consumption will increase
When should you check the engine oil level?
Before a long journey.
What is the legal minimum depth of thread for car tyres?
1.6mm
When are you not allowed to sound your vehicles horn?
Between 11:00pm - 7:00am in built up areas.
What does it mean if your vehicle keeps bouncing after you press down and release over a wheel?
The shock absorbers are worn.
Which driving technique can help you save fuel?
Missing out some gears.
On a vehicle, where would you find a catalytic converter?
On the exhaust system.
How can you reduce the environmental harm caused by your motor vehicle?
Keep engine revs low.
You want to put a rear facing baby seat on a front passenger seat, what must you do if the seat is protected by a frontal air bag?
Deactivate the air bag.
What will happen if your cars wheels are imbalanced?
Steering will vibrate.
How can you avoid the environmental damage caused by your vehicle?
Avoid making a lot of short journeys.
What is the purpose of a catalytic converter?
To reduce harmful exhaust gases.
What may help deter a thief from stealing your car?
Etching the registration number on the windows.
