Vehicle Construction And Hazards Flashcards
1
Q
what was established to improve car safety?
A
The European New Car assessment programme (Euro NCAP) 1997
2
Q
What units carry stronger cutters (NCT dedicated cutters)?
A
Fire Rescue Units
3
Q
What material might be found in vehicle posts?
A
Structural foam
4
Q
What is an SRS device
A
Supplementary Restrains System
5
Q
List the different types of SRS found in cars
A
Airbags Seatbelt tensioner Rollover protection system Side impact protection system Whiplash protection system De-coupling foot pedals Crash deploying roll-bars Telescopic bumpers
6
Q
Staff should assume that the vehicle is fitted with SRS devices until confirmed otherwise, TRUE or FALSE
A
True
7
Q
What rule helps staff remember to keep safe working distances around an airbag
A
5”- Side airbags
10”- Driver airbags
20”- Passenger airbags
