Technical maters Flashcards
The handbrake operates on which wheels?
Back wheels
What purpose does an engine oil filter serve?
Hinders circulation of sediment in the oil
How are tyres affected by coasting?
No effect
What is the right way to tighten wheel nuts when replacing a wheel?
Diagonally
How should an automatic be driven?
Control the accelerator /brake with right foot
How can you tell if brake fluid is low?
Brakes seems to be spongy and soft
What should you be aware of when driving an automatic?
Engine braking power is decreased
Why should tyres be kept at manufacturer pressure?
To enable optimum road holding
How is a vehicle affected by having under inflated tyres?
Deficient braking and steering
Why does a battery fitted to a vehicle?
To switch on the engine
How would a weakly charged battery effect driving performance?
none
How does under inflated tyres affect transmission?
none
How does automatic transmission affect braking power?
decreases it
What should a driver do when a wiper blade fails to clear the windscreen?
Turn on to the highest speed
Why is the correct allignment of the vehicles headlights important?
allows the driver to see properly
Whats the lowest legal tread depth for tyres on cars?
1.6 millimeters
What causes heavy steering?
under inflated tyres
When the fluid reservoir is full to the mark, how can a driver tell that the power assisted steering is working?
manouver the steering wheel from lock to lock while the engine is on
How can a worn shock absorber affect a vehicle?
Can result in the vehicle bouncing in an unstable way
what should a driver with a diesel engine ensure before driving in freezing weather?
That an anti waxing agent is applied to the fuel
What parts of a car must be kept in good condition?
Headlights and Seatbelts
How could hitting/mounting the kerb affect a vehicles tyres?
damage to sidewalls
What info does the load index of a tyre give ?
the max amount the tyre can carry
What can over filling the engine with oil do?
Harm the catalytic converter
How would a front tyre blow out affect a vehicle
Steering wheel pulls to one side
Why would wipers suddenly stop working?
A fuse has burn out
What affect does resting the foot on the clutch pedal have?
Wears out the clutch at a faster rate that normal
What would be faulty to cause un even or excessive tyre wear?
Suspension
