Safety and your vehicle Flashcards
which of the following are badly affected if the tyres are under-inflated:
- braking
- steering
- changing gear
- parking
braking and steering
when are you not allowed to use your horn
between 11;30 pm and 7 am in a built up area
why are trams environmentally friendly (3)
reduce noise pollution
uses electricity
reduces town traffic
Red routes in major cities have been introduced to
help traffic flow
road humps, chicanes and narrowings are
traffic calming measures
the purpose of a catalytic converter is to reduce
toxic exhaust gases
it is essential that tyre pressures are checked regularly. When should this be done
when tyres are cold
you will use more fuel if your tyres are
under inflated
how should you dispose of a used battery
take it to a local authority
take it to a garage
what is most likely to cause high fuel consumption
harsh braking and accelerating
the fluid level in your battery is low. What should you top it up with?
distilled water
you are parked on the road at night. Where must you use parking lights
where the speed limit exceeds 30 mph
motor vehicles can harm the environment this has resulted in (3)
air pollution
damage to buildings
using up of natural resources
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
you need to top up your battery. What level should you fill it to?
just above the cell plates
before starting a journey it is wise to plan your route. How can you do this?
look at a map
why is it a good idea to plan your journey to avoid busy times
you will have an easier journey
it is a good idea to plan your journey to avoid busy times. This is because
it will help ease congestion
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
you are making an appointment and will have to travel a long distance. You should
allow plenty of time for your journey
rapid acceleration and heavy braking can lead to
increased fuel consumption
what percentage of all emissions does road transport count for
20%
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
excessive or uneven tyre wear can be caused by faults in the
braking system and suspension
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
