saftey and your vehicle Flashcards
what should you check in your car on regular basis? (15)
-lights
-brakes
-steering
-exhaust system
-seat belts
-horn
-speedometer
-wipers
-washers
-oil and water levels
-brake fluid
-battery levels
-windscreen
-tyre pressure
-tyre conditions
why check oil and water levels?
-enough to last long journey
-prevent leaks from overfill
what do you top up battery levels with?
distilled water
what can underinflated tyre pressure cause?
-heavy steering
-increase fuel consumption
-affected braking
what are the legal requrments for the tread on tyres?
1.6mm deep accross central three quarters of breadth of tyre around entire cirumfrance
what can uneven wear in tyres be caused by?
braking system faults
-suspension faults
- wheel alignment faults
what happens if wheels are unbalanced?
cause steering to vibrate
should your car be checked regulary for defects?
yes and by a qaulified mechanic
what should you do if you see warning light on the dashboard?
-check vehicle handbook to find meaning if them
-dont ignore warning
when should the ABS warning light go out?
vehicles travelling at 5-10mph (if not then needs to be checked by mechanic)
how do you check the condition of the shock absorbers?
- bounce vehicle
- push down hard on each corner
then it should stop bouncing when released
when should you consolt a garage asap?
-steering vibrates(to balance wheels
-vehicle pulls to one side when braking( to re-adjust breaks)
are you responsible for making sure children under 14 are wearing a suitable restraint?
yes
ehat should you do if a correct child restraint is not avalible in the rear seat?
-an adult seat belt must be usef
why should you not fit a rear-facingbaby seat in a seat protected by an airbag? and what to do?
-could cause fatal injuries
(so deactivate the air bag first)
what should you do when your in. the car before you drive? (4)
-adjust seat to ensure comfort and full control accesability
-adjust head restraint to help prevent neck injury in collision
-wear suitable shoes to control pedals
-adjust mirrors to maximise field view
what are convex mirrors?
-gives wider view but makes vehicles look further away than they are
what should you do if you cant see?
use dipped headlights
what should you do when theres thick fog?
use fog lights
what should you do when leaving your car on a two-way road at night?
park in direction of traffic
what should you do when leaving your car on a two-way road at night and speed limit is over 30 mph?
park facing direction of traffic WITH parking lights switched on
what are hazard lights used for?
- to warn drivers of hazards ahead like (when youve broked down)
(queuing traffic on dual carriage/motor way)
[not an excuse to park illegaly!!]
how can you make it difficult for a thief to break into a car?
-engaging steering lock
-remove keys(lock car)
-locking luxuries out of sight
-not leaving vehicle registration document in car
-parking in well lit/ secure area at night
how can you make it EXTREMELY difficult for a thief break into your car?
-fit in anti-theft alarm
-use visibie security device (hand break lock)
-have vehicle registration number etcjed in windows