Safety and your vehicle Flashcards
What should you check on a regular basis
- Lights, brakes and steering
- exhaust system and horn speedometer
- wiper
- washers
- oil and water levels
- Brake fluid
- Battery levels
- Windscreen
- Tyre pressure
- Tyre condition
uneven wear on the tyres is caused by faults in the
braking system
Suspension
wheel alignment
If the wheels become unbalenced what happens
the steering can vibrate
Consult a garage if
The steering vibrates
The vehicle pulls to one side when you brake
When you get into the car you should
- Adjust the seat
- Adjust the head restraint
- Wear suitable shoes
- Adjust the mirrors
If the speed limit is over 30mph you should
Switch on your parking lights
Hazard lights are used to warm about
When youve broken down
Queing traffic on a dual carrigeway or motorway
Make sure it is difficult to break in to your car by..
- Engaging the steering lock
- Removing the keys
- Locking any contents away
- Dont leave documentation in the car
- Park in a well lit secure area.
Avoid parking a car in an obstruction such as
A
In front of a property entrance
Near a bus stop
Near the brow of a hill
A kerb
On a bend or opposite a road side.
To help the enviroment you should
reduce your speed
Plan well ahead
Change gears as soon as possible
Have the vehicle serviced regulary
Make sure the tyres are inflated
What should yoy avoid that would harm te enviroment
Carrying unnecassary loads
over reving the engines
Leaving the engine running unneccasory
When can you not use the car horn
Between 11:30pm and 7am in built up areas.
To avoid congestion you should
Plan the routea
Avoid busy times
Allow plenty of time for your journey
U should plan the route by
Looking at a map
Using satelite navigation
Checkng with a motoring organiation
Using a route planner
id u avoid travelling at busy times you
less likely to be delayed
help to ease congestion
