Safety and Your Vehicle Flashcards
If the battery needs topping up, what do you do this with?
You top the battery up with distilled water
What may happen when the break fluid is low?
Air may enter the system and the breaks may not work properly
How often should you check tyre pressure?
At least once a week
If the wheels are unbalanced, what may happen?
If the wheels are unbalanced, the steering may vibrate
What is the minimum tyre tread depth?
1.6mm
Is it illegal to drive with tyres that have cuts or defects in the side wall?
Yes
What will be damaged by turning the steering wheel when the car is not moving?
The tyres will be damaged
If the vehicle pulls to one side when you break, what may need adjusting?
The breaks may need adjusting if the car pulls to one side
Who is responsible for children under 14 wearing a seatbelt?
The driver is responsible
What is the pro and con of convex mirrors
Convex mirrors give a wider view, but can make vehicles look further away than they are
When should you park in the direction of traffic?
When leaving your car on a two way road at night
How much can fuel consumption be cut by avoiding rapid accelerating and heavy breaking?
15%
When your vehicle is how old do you need to start taking it to an MOT test yeraly?
Once the car is 3 years old
When must you not use your horn in a built up area?
Between 11:30pm and 7am
