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1
Q

Which of the following are badly affected if the tires are under-inflated?

  • braking
  • steering
  • changing gear
  • parking
A

Braking and steering

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2
Q

When are you not allowed to use your horn?

A

Between 11:30 pm and 7:00 am in a built up area.

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3
Q

What have Red routes in major cities have been introduced for?

A

To help traffic flow.

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4
Q

What are road humps, chicanes and narrowings?

A

They are traffic calming measures.

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5
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What is the purpose of a catalytic converter?

A

It reduces toxic exhaust gases.

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6
Q

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

A

When tired are cold

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7
Q

You will use more fuel if your tyres are…

A

Under-inflated

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8
Q

How should you dispose of a used battery?

A

take it a local authority or to a garage.

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9
Q

What is most likely to cause high fuel consumption.

A

Harsh breaking or accelerating

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10
Q

The fluid level in your battery is low. What should you fill it up with?

A

Distilled water

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11
Q

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

A

Where the speeds limit exceeds 30 mph

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12
Q

Mortar vehicles can harm the environment. This has resulted in (3)

A
  • Air pollution
  • damage to buildings
  • using up of natural resources
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13
Q

Excessive or uneven tyre wear can be caused by faults in which three of the following:

  • the gear box
  • The breaking system
  • the accelerator
  • the exhaust system
  • wheel alignment
  • the suspension
A

The breaking system, the accelerator and the suspension.

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14
Q

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

A

Just above the cell plates.

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15
Q

How can you make sure you plan a journey?

A

Look at a map.

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16
Q

Why is it a good idea to plan your journey and avoid busy times.

A

This makes the journey easier and less traffic.

17
Q

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

A

Your original route may be blocked

18
Q

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

A

Allow plenty of time for your journey.

19
Q

Rapid acceleration and heavy breaking can lead to…

A

Increased fuel consumption.

20
Q

What percentage of all emissions does road transport count for?

A

20%

21
Q

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

  • antifreeze level
  • brake fluid level
  • battery water level
  • radiator
  • coolant level
A

Brake fluid level

22
Q

Excessive or uneven tyre wear can cause faults in…

A

Braking systems and suspension

23
Q

What is the main cause of brake fade?

A

The brakes over heating

24
Q

If your anti-lock brake warning light stay on then what should you do?

A

Have the brakes checked immediately.

25
Q

What does the orange warning light , that is a circle with an explanation mark in it, mean when it comes on?

A

A fault in the braking system.

26
Q

Why is it important to wear suitable shoes when driving?

A

To maintain control of the pedals.

27
Q

What will reduce the risk of neck injury when there is collision?

A

A properly adjusted neck restraint.

28
Q

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

A

Worn shock absorbers.

29
Q

It is illegal to drive with tyres that

A

Have large deep cuts in the walls.

30
Q

You are driving two 13 year olds and their parents in a car. Who is responsible for them wearing their seat belt.

A

You. (The driver)

31
Q

How can you, as the driver, help the environment.

A

By reducing speed, by gentle acceleration and by servicing your vehicle properly.

32
Q

How to avoid wasting fuel(3)

A
  • having your vehicle properly serviced.
  • making sure your tyres are correctly inflated.
  • not over reving in lower gears
33
Q

To reduce volumes of traffic on roads you could…

A
  • use public transport
  • share a car
  • if possible walk or cycle short distances.

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