Technical Matters Flashcards
While driving at higher speeds what close continuous vibration in the steering indicate?
The wheel balance is uneven
When operating the indicator switch and hears a rapid clicking noise than normal what dose this mean
AN INDICATOR BULB MAY HAVE BLOWN
What close anti - lock braking system (abs) do?
ABS PREVENTS THE WHEELS FROM LOCKING UNDER HARSH BRAKING CONDITIONS
If driving a vehicle with automatic transmission what in particular should a driver be aware of?
THE ENGINE BRAKING POWER IS REDUCED
What effect dose automatic transmission have on enginebraking power?
IT REDUCES IT
If oil pressure gauge shows little or no pressure or if the warning light comes on what could the problem be?
THE OIL LEVEL IS TOO LOW
What may happen if the vehicles engine oil is not changed as required?
PARTS OF THE ENGINE MAY SUFFER INCREASED WEAR
If a vehicle is driven with low oil pressure what effect dose this nave on its engine?
IT INCREASES WEAR AND TEAR ON THE ENGINE
What should a driver do before checking the engine oil level on A vehicle?
MAKE SURE THE ENGINE SWITCHED OFF AND COLD
What is the purpose of engine oil?
IT LUBRICATES THE ENGINE
When is it recommended to use coolant ?
ALL YEAR ROUND
What happens if the Venice has a flat battery
THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
What is the primary purpose of the battery fitted to a petrol - diesel - powered motor vehicle
TO START THE ENGINE
What effect would A weak battery have on vehicles driving performance
IT WOULD HAVE NO EFFECT
What effect can a worn shock absorber have on a vehicle
IT CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO BOUNCE IN AN UNSTABLE MANNER
Why should a valve be replaced when having a tubeless tyre fitted
TO ENSURE THE TYRE WILL REMAIN INFLATED
What effect close low tyre pressure have on A vehicle
BRAKING AND CORNERING ARE IMPAIRED
Effect of under inflated tyres on a venue
IMPAIRED BRAKING AND STEERING
When driving where should a driver rest their left foot
ON THE FLOOR OR FOOT REST
After changing A wheel on a vehicle which of the following should be checked after a short distance
THE WHEEL NUT TIGHTNESS
What can be affected by driving on under-inflated tyres
BRAKING ABILITY
On a motorway when should a driver use hazard warning lights
WHEN SLOWING DOWN QUICKLY BECAUSE OF DANGER AHEAD
In general above what gross venue weight must atraller have brakes fitted
750KG
What should a driver ao if the fuel systems become air-locked
BLEED THE AIR OUT OF THE FUEL SYSTEM
Under what circumstance could both cross- ply and radial tyres be fitted on a vehicle
WHEN EACH TYPE IS FITTED ON A DIFFERENT AXLE
What nose a warning light and/or red zone on a fuel gauge mean
THE LEVEL OF FUEL IN THE TANK IS LOW
What nose the speed rating of a tyre indicate
THE MAXIMUM SPEED-FOR WICH THE TYRE IS DESIGNED
If the vehicles oil - pressure gauge is reading low or the red oil-pressure warning light comes on what should a ariverdo
DRIVE TO A SAFE PLACE STOP THE VEHICLE AND CHECK THE OIL LEVEL
