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Safety and your vehicle Flashcards

1
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What should you do when leaving your vehicle?

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Remove all valuables

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2
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Which THREE does the law require you to keep in good condition?

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Headlights
Windscreen
Seat Belts

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3
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To help protect the environment you should NOT

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use your car for very short journeys

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4
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How can you, as a driver, help the environment?

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  • By reducing your speed
  • By gentle acceleration”,”By using leaded fuel
  • by servicing your vehicle properly
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5
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It is illegal to drive with tyres that

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have a large deep cut in the side wall

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6
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What will reduce the risk of neck injury resulting from a collision?

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A properly adjusted head restraint

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7
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A roof rack fitted to your car will

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increase fuel consumption

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8
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The main cause of brake fade is

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the brakes over heating

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9
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Driving with under-inflated tyres can affect

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fuel consumption

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10
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Rapid acceleration and heavy braking can lead to

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increased fuel consumption

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11
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You are carrying two 13 year old children and their parents in your car. Who is responsible for seeing that the children wear seat belts?

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you, the driver

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12
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By avoiding busy times when travelling

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you are less likely to be delayed

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13
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You are parked on a road at night. Where must you use parking lights?

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Where the speed limit exceeds 30 mph

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14
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It is essential that tyre pressures are checked regularly. When should this be done?

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When tyres are cold

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15
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the purpose of a catalytic converter is to reduce

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  • toxic exhaust gases
  • to reduce harmful exhaust gases
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16
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Which of these is most likely to deter the theft of your vehicle?

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An immobiliser

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17
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Which of the following should not be kept in your vehicle?

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The vehicle documents

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18
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What can cause heavy steering?

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Under-inflated tyres

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19
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Which of these, if allowed to get low, could cause you to crash?

A

brake fuild level

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20
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As well as planning your route before starting a journey, you should also plan an alternative route. Why us this?

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Your first route may be blocked

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21
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Why is it a good idea to plan your journey to avoid busy times?

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You will have an easier journey

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22
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Excessive or uneven tyre wear can be caused by faults in which THREE of the following?

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  • braking system,
  • wheel alignment and
  • the suspension.
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23
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trams are environmentally friendly because they

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  • reduces noise pollution
  • uses electricity
  • reduced town traffic
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24
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You enter a road where there are road hmps. What should you do?

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Maintain a reduced speed throughout

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25
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You are checking your trailer tyres. What is the minimum legal thread depth over the central three quarters of its breadth?

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1.6 mm

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26
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You are carrying an 11-year-old child in the back seat of your car. They are under 1.35 metres in height. You MUST make sure that

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a suitable restraint is available

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27
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You are using a rear-facing baby seat. You want to put it on the front passenger seat which is protected by a frontal airbag. What must you do before setting off?

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Deactivate the airbag

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28
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You are parked at the side of the road. You will be waiting for some time for a passenger. What should you do?

A

Switch off the engine

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29
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You have too much oil in your engine. What could this cause?

A

oil leaks

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30
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you can save fuel when conditions allow by

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missing out some gears

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31
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Your vehicle pulls to one side when braking. You should

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consult your garage as soon as possible

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32
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Driving with under-inflated tyres can affect

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  • fuel consumption
  • braking
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33
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what must you have when you apply to renew your vehicle tax

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valid insurance

34
Q

how can you reduce the environmental harm caused by your motor vehicle?

how canyon avoid wasting fuel?

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  • keep engine revs (its speed) low
  • by accelerating gently
  • by having your vehicle serviced regularly
35
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on a vehicle, where would you find a catalytic convert?

A

underneath the car, fitted on to the exhaust system

36
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what can people who live or work in towns and cities do to help reduce urban pollutions levels

A

walk or cycle

37
Q

when will your vehicle use more fuel

A

when its tyres are under-inflated

38
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what could you do to reduce the volume of traffic on the roads

A

walk or cycle on short distances

39
Q

when may a passenger travel in a car without wearing a seat belt

A

when they are exempt for medical reasons

40
Q

how can you reduce the damage your vehicle causes to the environment

A

anticipate well ahead

41
Q

what’s the safest thing to do if you have to leave valuables in your car

A

lock them out of sight

42
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where would parking your vehicle cause an obstruction?

A

in front of a property entrance

43
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you have to arrive on time for an appointment. how should you plan for the journey

A

allow plenty of time for the trip

44
Q

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

A

install a security coded radio

45
Q

what should you do if your anti-lock brakes warning lights stays on

A

have the brakes checked immediately

46
Q

why have red routes been introduced in major cities?

A

to help traffic flow

47
Q

how should you seat them if a correct child restraint isn’t available?

A

using an adult seat belt

48
Q

how can you reduce the risk of your vehicle being broken into at night?

A

leave it in a well-lit area

49
Q

how much fuel will you use by driving at 70mph, compared with driving at 50mph?

A

15%
or up to 30%

50
Q

what can be damaged if you turn the steering wheel when the car isn’t moving?

A

the tyres

51
Q

when are you not allowed to sound your vehicle’s horn?

A

between 11:30pm and 7:00am in a built-up area

52
Q

what will help you to keep your car secure?

A

registering with a vehicle watch scheme

53
Q

why should you try and park in a secure car park?

A

it helps deter thieves

54
Q

how would under-inflated tyres affect your vehicles?

A

the vehicles stopping distance would increase

55
Q

what does eco safe driving achieve

A

improved road safety

56
Q

you are leaving your vehicle parked on a road and unattended. when may you leave the engine running?

A

never if you are away from the vehicle

57
Q

what can you achieve if you drive smoothly

A

reduction in fuel consumption by about 15%

58
Q

what may help to deter a thief from stealing your car?

A
  • etching the registration number on the windows
  • An immobiliser
59
Q

what makes your tyres illegal?

A

if they have any large, deep cuts in the side wall

60
Q

what’s most likely to increase fuel consumption

A

hash braking and accelerating

61
Q

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

A

the shock absorbers are worn

62
Q

which driving technique can help you save fuel

A

missing out some gears

63
Q

you need to top up your battery with distilled water. what level should you fill it to?

A

just above the cell plates

64
Q

what will reduce fuel consumption

A

driving more slowly

65
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what is the most important reason for having a properly adjusted head restraint

A

to help you avoid neck injury

66
Q

when its fuel consumption at its highest

A

when accelerating

67
Q

what should you remove from your car before leaving it unattended?

A

the vehicle registration document

68
Q

what could cause you to crash if the level is allowed to get too low?

A

brake fluid level

69
Q

how will you benefit from following the manufactures service schedule for your vehicle?

A

your vehicle remain reliable

70
Q

how should you drive when driving along a road that has road humps?

A

maintain a reduced speed throughout

71
Q

why wear suitable shoes when driving

A

to maintain control of the pedals

72
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when should you check the engine oil level

A

before a long journey

73
Q

what can cause excessive or uneven tyre wear

A

faulty in suspension system

74
Q

when should tyres pressures be checked

A

when tyres are cold

75
Q

what will happen if your car’s wheels are unbalanced

A

the steering will vibrate

76
Q

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

A

distilled water

77
Q

why do MOT tests include an exhaust emission test?

A

to help protect the environment against pollution

78
Q

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

A

increase pressure leading to oil leaks
(the oil seals will leak)

79
Q

what’s bad affected if the tyres are under-inflated

A

braking

80
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What should you do if your anti-lock brakes (ABS) warning light stays on?

A

have the brakes checked immediately

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