Safety And Your Vehicle Flashcards
Which of the following are badly affected if the tires 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 7:00 am in a built up area.
What have Red routes in major cities have been introduced for?
To help traffic flow.
What are road humps, chicanes and narrowings?
They are traffic calming measures.
What is the purpose of a catalytic converter?
It reduces toxic exhaust gases.
It is important that tyre pressures are checked regularly. When should this be done?
When tired are cold
You will use more fuel if your tyres are…
Under-inflated
How should you dispose of a used battery?
take it a local authority or to a garage.
What is most likely to cause high fuel consumption.
Harsh breaking or accelerating
The fluid level in your battery is low. What should you fill it up with?
Distilled water
You are parked on the road at night. Where must you use parking lights?
Where the speeds limit exceeds 30 mph
Mortar 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 gear box
- The breaking system
- the accelerator
- the exhaust system
- wheel alignment
- the suspension
The breaking system, the accelerator and the suspension.
You need to top up your battery. What level should you fill it too.
Just above the cell plates.
How can you make sure you plan a journey?
Look at a map.
Why is it a good idea to plan your journey and avoid busy times.
This makes the journey easier and less traffic.
It can help to plan your route before starting a journey. Why should you always 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 breaking can lead to…
Increased fuel consumption.
What percentage of all emissions does road transport count for?
20%
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
Brake fluid level
Excessive or uneven tyre wear can cause faults in…
Braking systems and suspension
What is the main cause of brake fade?
The brakes over heating
If your anti-lock brake warning light stay on then what should you do?
Have the brakes checked immediately.
