“setting off” frequent mistakes

Question 1

when will you feel the effect of engine braking

Answer 1

when changing to a lower gear

Question 2

what happens when you coast in neutral for a long period of time

Answer 2

reduced steering and braking control (especially dangerous when going downhill)

Question 3

when fitting a trailer what do you need to attach

Answer 3

secondary coupling device (keeps trailer connected if hitch fails)

Question 4

what liquid you fill the battery up with (and how far)

Answer 4

distilled water just above the cell plates (covering each one)

Question 5

automatic transmission: what does kick down do

Answer 5

selects lower gear which enables you to gain speed quickly

Question 6

what happens when the wheels are unbalanced

Answer 6

steering wheel will vibrate

Question 7

braking and steering wheel controls

Answer 7

tyres

Question 8

kickdown is to

Answer 8

accelerate quickly (because it selects a lower gear - this is only automatic cars)

Question 9

engine braking

Answer 9

when changing to a lower gear.

because the engine has to turn faster so greater resistance when made to go slower

Question 10

environmentally friendly = keep engine…

Answer 10

revs low

Question 11

check tyres

Answer 11

x1 a week, when cold

Question 12

tread

Answer 12

1.6mm

Question 13

if tyres are uninflated..

Answer 13

there will be more “rolling resistance” so stopping distances will increase

Question 14

2 things that increase fuel consumption

Answer 14

• harsh breaking and accelerating
• underinflated tyres

Question 15

bouncing =

Answer 15

shock absorbers worn

Question 16

where is the catalytic converter

Answer 16

exhaust system
(reduces gases by 90%)

Question 17

convex mirrors give..

Answer 17

a wider field of vision

Question 18

trams are powered by

Answer 18

electricity

Question 19

steering wheel vibrate if

Answer 19

the car’s wheels are unbalanced