Safety and your vehicle Flashcards

1
Q

whats the legal minimum depth of tread for car tyres?

A

1.6mm

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2
Q

you want to put a rear facing baby on the front passenger seat. what must you do if the passenger seat is protected by a frontal airbag?

A

de-activate the airbag

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3
Q

when are you not allowed to sound your vehicles horn?

A

11:30am-7:00am in built up area

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4
Q

how can you avoid wasting fuel?

A

having vehicle serviced regularly

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5
Q

what may deter a thief from your car?

A

etching the number plate registration number on the windows

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6
Q

when should tyre pressures be checked?

A

when tyres are cold

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7
Q

how can you reduce environmental harm caused by motor vehicle?

A

keep engine revs low

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8
Q

what does this light mean? (exclamation mark in circle)

A

fault in braking system

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9
Q

what can you do to reduce environmental damage caused by your vehicle?

A

avoid making a lot of short journeys

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10
Q

what will reduce fuel consumption?

A

driving more slowly

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11
Q

which driving technique can help you save fuel?

A

missing out some gears

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12
Q

what does it mean if your vehicle keeps bouncing after you sharply press down and release on the bodywork over a wheel?

A

shock absorbers are worn

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13
Q

what will happen if your cars wheels are unbalanced?

A

steering will vibrate

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14
Q

youre parked on the road at night. when must you use parking lights?

A

when speed limit exceeds 30 mph

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15
Q

how can you help to prevent your car radio being stolen?

A

install a security coded radio

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16
Q

the fluid level in your battery is low. what fluid should you use to top it up?

A

distilled water

17
Q

what should you do if your vehicle pulls to one side when you use the brakes?

A

have the brakes checked asap

18
Q

what part of the car does the law require you to keep in good condition?

A

seat belts

19
Q

whats likely to happen if you put too much oil in your engine?

A

oil seals will leak

20
Q

what does it mean when the electronic stability control (ESC) indicator lamp lights up while driving?

A

the ESC system has activated

21
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