03 - Safety and Your Vehicle Flashcards
(29 cards)
What causes uneven tyres?
Faults in the braking system, suspension or tracking
What is the problem with uneven tyres?
If the front wheel is unbalanced, they could make the steering vibrate
When should you check tyre pressures?
Once a week, when the tyres are cold
What is the problem with under-inflated tyres? (3)
Makes the steering feel heavy
Increases fuel consumption
Increases your stopping distance
What is the problem with low brake fluid?
Air may enter the system and the brakes won’t work properly
When are oil and coolant levels particularly important to check?
Before long journeys
What should you check with your windscreen?
That it’s free of chips and cracks
What should you check with the battery?
If it needs topping up with distilled water (unless it’s a maintenance-free battery)
What must the tread on car and trailer wheels be
At least 1.6mm deep across the central three-quarters of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire circumference
What is dry steering?
When you turn the steering wheel while the car isn’t moving. It can cause wear to the tyres and steering mechanism
How can you check the condition of the shock absorbers
Bounce the vehicle by pushing down hard over each wheel: there should be no more than one rebound when released
When should the ABS (anti-lock braking system) warning light go out?
When the car’s travelling at 5-10 mph
What is brake-fade?
When the brakes become less effective because of overheating
When should you visit a garage ASAP?
When the steering vibrates (tyres need balancing)
The vehicle pulls to one side when you brake (brakes need adjusting)
Who MUST wear a seatbelt?
Adults 14 and over, and children over 1.35 metres
Who MUST use a child restraint (or a seat belt if there’s no suitable child restraint)?
Children 3-12 or up to 1.35m
Who MUST use a suitable child seat?
Children under 3
Never fit a rear-facing baby seat in a seat protected by an active airbag
What must you do when you get into the car?
Adjust the seat
Adjust the head restraint
Wear suitable shoes
Adjust the mirrors
What must you do when leaving your car on a two-way road at night?
Park in the direction of the traffic
(if the speed limit is more than 30mph or 46km/h) switch on your parking lights
When should you use hazard warning lights?
When you’ve broken down
Queuing traffic on a dual carriageway or motorway
What can you do to make your car harder to steal
Use a steering lock Remove keys and lock the car Lock any contents out of sight Don't leave vehicle registration details in the car Park in a well-lit area
Can you leave your engine running while unattended
No
Where must you avoid parking
Where your car would block access or visibility for others
On zigzag lines at a pedestrian crossing
What guidelines can you follow to make your driving eco-safe
Reduce your speed
Plan well ahead so you can drive smoothly
Use selective gear changing
Have your vehicle regularly serviced
Make sure your tyres are correctly inflated
