Safety and your vehicle Flashcards by rachael hamilton

which of the following are badly affected if the tyres are under-inflated:

braking
steering
changing gear
parking

braking and steering

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when are you not allowed to use your horn

between 11;30 pm and 7 am in a built up area

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why are trams environmentally friendly (3)

reduce noise pollution
uses electricity
reduces town traffic

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Red routes in major cities have been introduced to

help traffic flow

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road humps, chicanes and narrowings are

traffic calming measures

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the purpose of a catalytic converter is to reduce

toxic exhaust gases

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it is essential that tyre pressures are checked regularly. When should this be done

when tyres are cold

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you will use more fuel if your tyres are

under inflated

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how should you dispose of a used battery

take it to a local authority

take it to a garage

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what is most likely to cause high fuel consumption

harsh braking and accelerating

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the fluid level in your battery is low. What should you top it up with?

distilled water

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you are parked on the road at night. Where must you use parking lights

where the speed limit exceeds 30 mph

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motor vehicles can harm the environment this has resulted in (3)

air pollution
damage to buildings
using up of natural resources

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excessive or uneven tyre wear can be caused by faults in which three of the following:
the gearbox 
the braking system 
the accelerator 
the exhaust system 
wheel alignment
the suspension

the braking system
accelerator
the suspension

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you need to top up your battery. What level should you fill it to?

just above the cell plates

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before starting a journey it is wise to plan your route. How can you do this?

look at a map

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why is it a good idea to plan your journey to avoid busy times

you will have an easier journey

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it is a good idea to plan your journey to avoid busy times. This is because

it will help ease congestion

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it can help to plan your route before starting a journey. Why should you also plan an alternative route?

your original route may be blocked

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you are making an appointment and will have to travel a long distance. You should

allow plenty of time for your journey

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rapid acceleration and heavy braking can lead to

increased fuel consumption

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what percentage of all emissions does road transport count for

20%

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which of these if allowed to get low could cause you to crash 
antifreeze level 
brake fluid level 
battery water level 
radiator coolant level

brake fluid level

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excessive or uneven tyre wear can be caused by faults in the

braking system and suspension

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the main cause of brake fade is

the brakes over heating

your anti-lock brake warning lights stay on. you should

have the brakes checked immediately

while driving the orange warning light that is a circle with an exclamation mark in it comes on what does it mean

a fault in the braking system

it is important to wear suitable shoes when you are driving. Why is this

to maintain control of the pedals

what will reduce the risk of neck injury resulting from a collision

a properly adjusted head restraint

you are testing your suspension. You notice that your vehicle keeps bouncing when you press down on the front wing. What does this mean?

worn shock absorbers

a roof rack fitted to your car will

increase fuel consumption

it is illegal to drive with tyres that

have a large deep cut in the side wall

the legal minimum depth of tread for car tyres over three quarters of the breadth is

1.6 mm

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

you the driver

how can you as the driver help the enironment

by reducing your speed by gentle acceleration by servicing your vehicle properly

to help the environment you can avoid wasting fuel by (3)

having your vehicle properly serviced making sure your tyres are correctly inflated not over reving in the lower gears

to reduce the volume of traffic on the roads you could (3)

use public transport more often share a car when possible walk or cycle on short journeys

``` which three of the following are most likely to wast fuel reducing your speed carrying unnecessary weight using the wrong grade fuel under inflated tyres using different brands of fuel a fitted and empty roof rack ```

carrying unnecessary weight under-inflated tyres a fitted empty roof rack

which three things does the law require you to keep in good condition

headlights windscreen seat belts

driving at 70 mph uses more fuel than 50 mph by up to

30%

your vehicle pulls to one side when braking you should

consult your garage as soon as possible

unbalanced wheels on a car may cause

the steering to vibrate

turning the steering wheel while your car is stationary can cause damage to the (2)

steering and tyres

you have to leave valuables in your car. It would be safer to

lock them out of sight

which of the following may help to deter a thief from stealing your car

etching the car number on the windows

which of the following should not be kept in your vehicle

the vehicle registration document

when leaving your vehicle parked and unattended you should

remove the key and lock it

what two things will improve your fuel consumption

reducing your road speed | planning well ahead

you service your own vehicle. How should you get rid of the old engine oil

take it to a local authority site

why do mot tests include a strict exhaust emissions test

to help protect the environment against polloution

to reduce the damage your vehicle causes to the environment you should (3)

avoid harsh acceleration brake in good time anticipate well

a properly serviced vehicle will give (2)

better fuel economy | cleaner exhaust emissions

you enter a road where there are road humps you should

maintain a reduced speed throughout

when should you especially check the engine oil level

before a long journey

you are having difficulty finding a parking space in a busy town. You can see there is space on the zigzag lines of a zebra crossing. can you park there

no not in any circumstances

when leaving your car unattended for a few minutes you should

lock it and remove the key

when leaving your vehicle where should you park if possible

in a secure car park

in which three places would parking your vehicle cause danger or obstruction to other road users

in front of a property entrance at a near by bus stop on the approach to a level crossing

the most important reason for having a properly adjusted head restrain is to

help you avoid neck injury

as a driver you can cause more damage to the environment by

making a lot of short journeys | accelerating as quickly as possible

as a driver you can help reduce polloution levels in town centres by

walking or cycling

how can you reduce the chances of your car being broken into when leaving it unattended

take all valuables with you

how can you help prevent your car radio being stolen

install a security coded radio

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

leave it in a well-lit area

to help keep you car secure you could join a

vehicle watch scheme

on a vehicle where would you find a catalytic converter

on the exhaust system

you will find that driving smoothly can

reduce fuel consumption by 15%

you can save fuel when conditions allow by

missing out some gears

how can driving in an ecosafe manner help protect the environment

by reducing exhuast emissions

what does ecosafe driving achieve

improved road safety

you are checking your trailer tyres. What is the legal minimum tread depth over the central three quarters of its breadth

1.6mm

fuel consumption is at its highest when you are

accelerating

car passengers must wear seat belt/restraint if one is available unless they are

exempt for medical reasons

you are driving the children of a friend home from school. They are both under 14 year old. Who is responsible for making sure they wear a seat belt or approved child restraint where required

you the driver

you have to much oil in your engin. What could this cause

oil leak

You are carrying s five year old child in the back seat of your car. They are under 1.35 meters a correct child restraint is not available they must

use an adult seat belt

you are carrying an 11 year old child in the back seat of your car. They are under 1.35 meteres in height. You must make sure that

a suitable child restraint is available

you are parked at the side of the road. You will be waiting for sometime for a passenger what should you do

switch off the engine

you are using a rear facing baby seat you want to put it on the front passenger seat which is protected by the frontal airbag what must you do before setting off

deactivate the airbag

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

never