Safety & Your Vehicle Flashcards

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1
Q

What things should you check on a regular basis?

A
  • Lights
  • Brakes
  • Steering
  • Exhaust system
  • Seat belts
  • Horn
  • speedometer
  • Wipers/washers
  • Oil/water levels
  • Brake fluid
  • Battery levels
  • Windscreen
  • Tyre pressures
  • Tyre condition
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2
Q

How often should you check your tyre pressure?

A

Atleast once a week

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3
Q

When is best to check your tyre pressure?

A

When it’s cold

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4
Q

What 3 things can under inflated tyres affect?

A
  • Steering (heavy)
  • Fuel consumption (increase)
  • Braking
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5
Q

How big should the tread be on your tyres?

A

Atleast 1.6mm deep

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6
Q

What can uneven wear on the tyres cause faults in?

A
  • Braking system
  • Suspension
  • Wheel alignment (vibrate)
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7
Q

When should your ABS warning light go out?

A

When travelling at 5-10mph

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8
Q

How do you check the condition of your shock absorbers?

A
  • ‘Bounce’ the vehicle
  • Push down hard on each corner
  • It shouldn’t continue to bounce unduly when released
  • If it does then your shock absorbers are worn
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9
Q

What headlights should you use if visibility is poor?

A

Dipped headlights

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10
Q

When leaving your car in a two-way road at night, how should you park?

A

In the direction of traffic

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11
Q

When leaving your car in a two-way 30mph road at night, how should you park?

A
  • In the direction of traffic

- Use parking lights

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12
Q

How often do you have to pass an MOT?

A

Every 3 years

4 in Northern Ireland

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13
Q

What times should you not use your horn in built-up areas?

A

7am-11:30pm

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14
Q

What is dry steering?

A
  • Turning the steering wheel while the car isn’t moving

- Can cause unnecessary wear to the tyres and steering mechanisms

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15
Q

What is a catalytic converter?

A

A device fitted into the exhaust system. It reduces emissions by acting like a filter, removing some of the toxic waste

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16
Q

What does it mean if the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) indicator lamp lights up while you’re driving?

A

The ESC system has activated

17
Q

What part of the car does the law require you to keep in good condition?

A

Seat belts

18
Q

How much more fuel will you use by driving at 70mph, compared to 50mph

A

About 15%

19
Q

How should you dispose of a used vehicle battery?

A

Take it to a local-authority disposal site

20
Q

Why have ‘red routes’ been introduced in major cities?

A

To help the traffic flow

21
Q

What will happen if your car’s wheels are unbalanced?

A

Steering will vibrate

22
Q

You need to top up your battery with distilled water. What level should you fill it to?

A

Just above the cell plates

23
Q

What’s likely to happen if you put too much oil in your engine?

A

The oil seals will leak

24
Q

The fluid level in your battery is low. What fluid should you use to top it up?

A

Distilled water