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Section 3 - Safety and Your Vehicle Flashcards

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you should loo after you cart to ensure

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it is safe and fit to be on the road and that is uses fuel as efficiently as possible and keep its exhaust to a minimum

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you should check what on a regular basis

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lights,
exhaust system,
tyre condition,
seat belts,
speedometer,
horn ,
steering,
tyre pressure,
brake fluid,
wipers and washers,
battery,
windscreen,
oil and coolant levels

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the windscreen should be

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free of cracks and chips

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the battery may need

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topping up with distilled water unless its a maintenance free battery

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brake fluid

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if this is low, air may enter the system and the brakes will not work properly

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oil and coolant levels are particularly important before

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a long journey

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tyre pressure

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check at least ONCE week ,when the tyres are COLD this will ensure that you get an accurate reading

under inflated tyres can …
- make the steering feel heavy
- increase fuel consumption
- increase your stopping distance

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tyre condition

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  • uneven wear on the tyres can be caused by faults the breaking system, suspension or tracking,
  • if the front wheels are unbalance they could make the steering vibrate
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the tread on the care and trailer tyres must be at least …

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1.6 mm deep across the central 3/4 of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire circumference

  • it is illegal to drive with tyres that have custom defects in the sidewalls
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10
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dry steering is when

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you turn the steering wheel while the care is not moving, it can cause unnecessary where to the tyres and steering mechanism

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11
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warning lights the dashboard tell you …

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about the performance of the engine and warn you of any faults

  • check your vehicle handbook to make sure that you know what all the warning lights mean
  • do not ignore a warning; it could affect your safety
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12
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the anti-lock braking system (ABS) should go out when the car is travelling at what speed ?

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at 5 - 10 mph, if this doesn’t happen have the ABS checked by a qualified mechanic

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13
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brake fade is when …

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the brakes becomes less effective because of overheating, it may happen if you use them continuously such as on a long, steep down hill stretch of road - in this situation use a lower gear to help you control the vehicle’s speed

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14
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visit a garage as soon as possible if..

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  • the steering vibrates as you many need to have the wheel balanced
  • the vehicle pulls to one side when you brake ( your brakes may need adjusting )
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15
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wheel balancing is

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making sure that the wheels and tyres are balanced to minimise any vibrations in the vehicle

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always wear your seatbelt and make sure your passenger wear theirs unless exempt the driver is responsible for make sure children under what age wear a suitable restraint.

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children under age 14

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17
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Who must wear a seatbelt unless exempt ?

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  • adults
  • children aged 12 or over
  • and children over 1.35 metres
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18
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who muster a suitable child restraint ?

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  • children aged from 3 to 12 years or upto 1.35 m
  • if a suitable child restraint is not available in the rear ear for children aged 3 to 12 and Adult Seatbelt MUST be used
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19
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when you get into the car you should …

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  • adjust the seat so that you can reach all the controls comfortably
  • adjust the head restraint to help prevent neck injury in a collision
  • wear suitable shoes so that you can keep control of the pedals
  • adjust the mirror so that you can see as clearly as possible all around, convex mirrors give a wider view but can make vehicles look further away than they are
  • if you can’t see behind you when reversing, get someone to guide you
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20
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if you’re driving in poor visibility such as fog or heavy rain use

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dipped headlights

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21
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if there’s thick fog

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use your fog headlight but switch them off the visibility improves

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22
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when leaving your car on a 2-way road at night , park in the

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direction of the traffic , if the speed limit is more than 30mp (46km/h) switch on your parking lights

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23
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hazard warning lights are fitted so that you can

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warn road users of a hazard ahead, such as

  • when you’ve broken down
  • queuing traffic on a dual carriageway or motorway

DO NOT USE THEM AS AN EXCUSE TO PARK ILLEGALLY, EVEN FOR A SHORT TIME

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24
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Make sure to always lock away ..

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valuable items or anything that looks valuable, or take them with you yo prevent a thief targeting you

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25
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make it as difficult as you can for a thief to either break into you car or steal it by ….

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  • using a steering lock
  • remove the car key and lock your even if you’re only leaving it for a short time
  • lock any contents especially valuables out of sight or take them with you if you an
  • don’t leave the vehicle registration documents in the care; these documents would make it easy for the thief to sell the vehicle
  • at night park in a well-lit area
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26
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to make it more difficult for an opportunistic thief ..

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  • fit an antitheft alarm or immobiliser
  • use a visible security device such as a steering lock or handbrake lock
  • have the vehicle registration number etched on the windows - making it harder for a thief to sell the vehicle
  • install a security coded stereo to deter thieves or a removable one
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27
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you MUST NOT leave your vehicle unattended with …

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the engine running

  • always switch off the engine and lock your car before leaving it
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28
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avoid paring where your car would block access visibility for others such as ..

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  • in front of a property entrance
  • at or near a bus stop
  • near the brow of a hill, where limited view of the road ahead makes it difficult to see whether it’s safe to pass the obstruction
  • at dropped kerb, as this is a place for wheelchair and mobility scooter users to get onto the road or pavement
29
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You MUST NOT Stop or park on what lines?

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on zigzag lines at a pedestrian crossing, this would block the view the pedestrians and road users and endanger people

30
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to ensure fuel efficient driving ..

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  • reduce your speed, vehicles travelling 70mph use abt 15% more fuel than those travelling at 50 mph
  • plan well ahead so that you can drive smoothly avoid rapid acceleration and heaving braking which can cut you fuel bill by upto 15%
  • change up as soon as you can so that you use the highest possible gear without making the engine struggle. keeping the engine revs down uses less fuel.
  • have your vehicle regular serviced and tuned properly
  • make sure your tyre are correctly inflated
  • avoid carrying unnecessary loads or leaving an empty roof rack on your car
  • over-revving the engine in lower gears
  • leaving the engine running unnecessarily (if your vehicle is stationary and likely to remain so for more than a few seconds, switch off the engine to reduce emissions and noise pollution )
  • try not to use your car to make a lot of short journeys; consider walking or cycling instead , using public transporter sharing a car can reduce the volume of traffic and vehicle emissions
31
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kick down is ..

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a mechanism in an automatic car that gives quick acceleration when needed; for example, to overtake - excessive use of this will burn more fuel

32
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to keep your car in good condition you should ..

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have you car serviced regularly to keep its fuel consumption and exhaust emissions down

  • if your vehicle is over 3 yrs old it will have to pass an emissions tests part of the MOT test
33
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the amount of vehicle tax you’ll need to pay depends on ..

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the amount of carbon dioxide your car emits

34
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if you service your own vehicle

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  • dispose of old engine oil and batteries responsibly, take them to a local-author site or garage

DO NOT pour oil down the drain

35
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make sure your fuel filler cap is securely fasten so that

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fuel doesn’t spill and make the road slippery

36
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to try an avoid congestions

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  • plan your route before leaving
  • avoid driving at times when road are busy if you can
  • allow plenty of time foe your journey especially if you have an appointment
37
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plan your route by

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  • looking at a map
  • using satellite navigation equipment
  • checking for road works or major events without a motoring organisation
  • using a route planner on the internet
38
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red line of the side of the road in towns and cities indicates

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Red routes, they help the traffic flow by restricting stopping on these routes

39
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if you can avoid travelling at use time you’ll be less likely ..

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  • to be delayed
    and you’ll help easy congestion to those who have to travel at these times

in some areas you may have to pay congestion charges use congestions road space. In London you may also have to pay the ULEZ and or LEZ charges. Residents living in London obtain a reduced rate but aren’t exempt

40
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what is the purpose of a catalytic converter?

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to reduce harmful exhaust gases

41
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what is most likely to increase fuel consumption?

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harsh breaking and accelerating

42
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what can cause excessive or uneven tyre wear?

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a faulty breaking system

43
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you need to top up your battery level with distilled water, what level should you top it up till?

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just above the cell plates

44
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what could cause you to crash if the level is too low?

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brake fluid level

45
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what should you do if your ABS warning light stays on ?

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have the brakes checked immediately

46
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what does the signs mean 3.23 (o with !)

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a fault in the braking system

47
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why must you wear suitable shoes when driving?

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to maintain control of the pedals

48
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if you’re involved in a collision what will reduce the risk of neck injury?

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a properly adjusted head restraint

49
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what does it mean if your vehicle keeps bouncing after you sharply press down and release on the bodywork over a wheel?

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the shock absorbers are worn

50
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how will a roof rock affect your car?

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an increase in fuel consumption

51
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what makes your tyres illegal?

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if they are not intact and have cuts and tears especially deep cuts the sidewall

52
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how can you avoid wasting fuel?

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have your vehicle serviced regularly

53
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what part of the car does the law require you to keep in good condition?

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the seat belts

54
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how much more fuel will you use driving at 70mph than 50mp ?

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about 15%

55
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what will happen if you car wheels are unbalanced?

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the steering will vibrate

56
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what should you remove from your car before leaving it unattended

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vehicle registration documents

57
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how can you reduce the damage your vehicle causes to environment?

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anticipate well ahead

58
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how will you benefit from following the manufacturer’s service schedule for your vehicle?

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your vehicle will remain reliable

59
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how should you drive when you’re driving along a road that has road humps?

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maintain a reduced speed throughout

60
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when should you check the engine oil level?

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before a long journey

61
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can you park on the zigzag lines of a zebra crossing?

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no not under any circumstances

62
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where would parking your vehicle cause and obstruction?

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in front of a property entrance

63
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what will help you to keep your car secure?

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64
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on a vehicle, where you find a catalytic converter?

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65
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what can you achieve if you drive smoothly ?

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66
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which driving technique can help you save fuel?

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67
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when is fuel consumption at its highest?

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68
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what’s likely to happen if you put too much oil in your engine?

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