Unit 4 chapter 18 Flashcards
To conserve fuel and extend the life of your vehicle, you should
plan ahead and combine short trips into one slightly longer one.
Each time you fill your gas tank, make a routine check of
tires, coolant, and windshield wiper fluid.
When selecting a route, you should keep in mind that
reducing hazards is more important than saving time.
For local travel, addresses and street names should be
written down and brought along
The legend on a map indicates
the meaning of symbols and markings.
The index for most road maps helps you to locate cities and towns by
letters and numbers
You can determine the distance between towns on a map using the
mileage chart
Mileage markers on a road map indicate
distances between cities, towns, and points of interest.
You can get assistance as you prepare for long-distance travel from
an auto or travel club
For long-distance travel, you should plan to take a break every how many hours?
2 hours.
When planning for a long trip, you should have your vehicle serviced
one week prior to the trip.
Emergency equipment carried in your vehicle should include
basic tools and a fire extinguisher
For winter trips, carry extra equipment including
a snow shovel
Which of the following should you not do in preparation for a long trip?
A. pack emergency equipment
B. have maps and travel guides available
C. Load heavies items in the back of your car’s trunk
D. Make sure you have an extra set of keys with you
C
The best place to load heavy objects is
in the front of the trunk.
When navigating, the driver should
never read the map while driving.
To stay alert on a long trip you should
take a brake every two hours.
When driving a special vehicle, you must
be prepared to react to emergency situations.
Most recreational vehicles give you
poor visibility to the rear.
A large recreational vehicle handles
differently tan cars.
Your following distance when driving a recreational vehicle should be
at leas four seconds.
Towing a trailer behind a vehicle
doubles the time you need to brake.
When loading a trailer,
make sure 10 percent of the loaded wight is on the trailer’s hitch. place heavy items low over the axle. secure the load with ropes. (All of the above)
If a trailer starts to sway or “fishtail,” what should you do?
steer straight toward your target
When backing a trailer left, move the wheel
to the left with your left hand turning the wheel.
