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1
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What things should you maintain in your car?

A

Lights, break, steering, exhaust system, seat belts, horn, speedometer, wipers and washers
Oil and water levels
Break fluid
Battery levels
The windscreen
Tyre Pressure
Tyre condition

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2
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What can under inflated tyres affect?

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Steering- it will feel heavy
Fuel consumption- it may increase
Breaking

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3
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What must the tread be?

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At least 1.6 mm deep across the central three-quarters of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire circumference.

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4
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What causes uneven wear on the tyres?

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Faults in the:
Braking system
Suspension
Wheel alignment

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5
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What might vibrate if the wheels are unbalanced?

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The steering wheel

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6
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What should go out when the vehicle’s travelling at 5-10 mph

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The ABS Warning light

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7
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How can you check the vehicle’s shock absorbers?

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Bounce the vehicle, push down hard on each corner. It shouldn’t continue to bounce unduly when released.

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8
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What is a sign your brakes need adjusting?

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If the vehicle pulls to one side when you break

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9
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Who is responsible for making sure children under 14 wear a suitable restraint?

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You as the driver, if the correct child restraint isn’t available an adult seatbelt must be used.

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10
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What must be deactivated before fitting a rear-facing baby seat?

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The airbag if the seat has one

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11
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What does the neck restraint do?

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Helps prevent neck injury in a collision

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12
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Why should you wear suitable shoes?

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To keep control of the pedals

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13
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Why do you adjust mirrors?

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To maximise the field of vision

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14
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Why do you adjust the seat?

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So you can reach all the controls in comfort

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15
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If your visability is poor what do you use?

A

Dipped headlights

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16
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If there’s fog what do you use?

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fog lights

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17
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When leaving your car on a two-way road at night, which direction do you park in?

A

The direction of the traffic

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18
Q

When should you switch on your parking lights?

A

At night, if the speed limit is over 30mph

19
Q

When do you use hazard lights?

A

To warn other drivers of hazards ahead, such as:
When you’ve broken down
Queuing traffic on a dual carriageway or motorway

20
Q

When should you not use hazard lights?

A

Don’t use them as an excuse to park illegally

21
Q

How can you make it difficult for a thief to break into your car?

A

Engaging the steering lock
Removing the keys
Locking any contents, especially valuables out of sight or taking them with you
Not leaving the vehicle registration document in the car, the thief could declare ownership
Parking in a well lit area or secure car park

22
Q

How can you make it even more difficult for a thief to break into your car?

A

Fit an anti-theft alarm or immobiliser
Use a visible security device, such as a steering wheel lock or handbrake lock
Have the vehicle registration number etched into the windows
Install a security-coded radio

23
Q

Where should you avoid parking?

A

In front of a property entrance
At or near a bus stop
Near the brow of a hill
Where the kerb has been lowered for wheelchair access
On a bend or opposite a side road

24
Q

Where should you never park?

A

Level crossing
Zigzag lines at a pedestrian crossing- this would block the view of pedestrians and drivers

25
Q

How do motor vehicles harm the environment?

A

Air pollution
Damage to buildings
Using up natural resources

26
Q

What percentage of emissions are road transports accountable for?

A

20%

27
Q

How can you improve your fuel consumption?

A

Reducing your speed
Plan well ahead so you can drive smoothly
Changing up as soon as you can so that you use the highest possible gear without making the engine struggle
Have your vehicle serviced and tuned properly
Make sure your tyres are correctly inflated

28
Q

What should you NOT do to help the environment?

A

Carry unnecessary weight or leave an empty roof rack on your car
Over rev in lower gears
Leave the engine running unnecessarily

29
Q

Try not to use your car to

A

Make short journeys

30
Q

How can you prevent spilling fuel

A

Making sure your filler cap is securely fastened

31
Q

In built up areas when can you not use your horn?

A

Between 11:30 PM and 7:00 AM

32
Q

What does having your car serviced regularly give you?

A

Better fuel economy and your exhaust emissions will be cleaner

33
Q

Where should you take old engine oil and batteries?

A

To a local authority site or a garage

34
Q

What should you check before a long journey?

A

Oil and water and tyre pressure, continuous high speeds could increase risk of a breakdown.

35
Q

How can you make a journey easier?

A

Plan your route
Avoid busy times
Allow plenty of time for your journey

36
Q

How can you plan a route?

A

Look at a map
Use a satnav
Check with a motoring organisation
Use a route planner

37
Q

What are the benefits of travelling at less busy times

A

Less likely to be delayed
Help to ease congestion

38
Q

What is a ULEZ

A

Ultra Low Emission Zone

39
Q

What is a LEZ

A

Low Emission Zone

40
Q

What is drysteering?

A

When you turn the steering wheel whilst the car isn’t moving, it can cause unecessary wear to the tyres and steering mechanism

41
Q

What is a catalytic converter?

A

A device fitted to the exhaust system to reduce emissions by acting like a filter, removing some of the toxic wast

42
Q

Give examples of traffic calming measures

A

Road humps
Road narrowing and chicanes
A reduced speed limit

42
Q

What will help braking?

A

Using a lower gear

43
Q

What is brake fading

A

When the brakes become less effective because of overheating. It may happen if they’re used continuously, such as a long steep downhill stretch of road.

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