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
how can you make radios less valiuble for thiefs?
installing security-coded radio
where should you avoid parking your car?
- in front of property entrance
- at/ near bust stop
-near brow of hill
-where kerb has been lowerd for wheel chair access
-on bend/ opposite side of road
why shouldnt you park on a pedestrian crossing?
-blocks view of pedestrian and drivers and endandger them to trying to cross
how can motor vehicles harm the enviroment?
-cause air pollution
-cause damage to buildings
-uses up natural resources
why should you drive in a fuel-efficent manner?
-improve road saftey
-reduce exhuast emission
-improve fuel consumption
what shouod you do to drive more enviromentaly friendly?
-reduce speed
-plan ahead so you can drive smoothly
-change up(gear) as soon as possible
-have vehicle serviced and tuned properly
-tyres correctly inflated
what should you not do to drive more enviromentally friendly?
-cary unnecessary weight/ leave empty ropf rack in car
-over rev in low gears
-leaving engine rum unnecessarily
what shouod you do when waiting for a passenger?
switch of the engine whilst parked
why shouldnt you use your car to make lots of short journys?
to reduce the volume of traffic and emmision cars create
why do you need to make sure the filler cap is securelt fastened?
-if loose it can spill
-[wastes money and fuel]
-diesel makes road slippery
why should you regulary service your car?
-give better fuel economy
-exhuast emissions will be cleaner
what do you need to do if your car is over three years old?
-make it pass an emission test as part of MOT test
what should you do when servicing your own vehicle?
dispose of old engine oil and batterys responsibly. then tale thwn to an local authority garrage
what times should you not use your car horn?
between 11:30pm and7.00 am
what does continous high spead increase the risk of?
breakdown
what should you check before making a long motorway journey?
-oil
-water
-tyre pressure
how can you have a more easier and pleasant journey?
-plan route before starting out
-avoid busy times if possible
-allow plenty of time for your journey
how can you plan your route?
-looking at map
-using satellite navigation equipment
- checking with a motoring organisation
-using a route planner on the internet
what should you do when travelling on a unfamilliar route?
print/write out directions and plan alternitive routes of original route is blocked
why should you avoid travelling at busy times?
-be less likely to be delayed
-helo esde congestion for those whi travel at those times
which arrad do you need to pay charged to drive on?
-congested road space has congested charge
-low emmision zone charges in london
do londoners living in charging Zone have a reduced charge?
yes
