3. Safety and your vehicle Flashcards by Radha Castellino Dominguez

Why is it important to check car maintenance regularly?

Safety
Helps fuel economy
Keeps exhaust emissions to a minimum

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What systems must all be working before you drive?

Lights
Brakes
Steering
Exhaust system
Seat belts
Horn
Speedometer
Wipers and washers

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What is particularly important to do before a long trip?

Oil and water levels

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What must you be weary of with oil levels?

Do not overfill as this make cause leakages

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What must you be weary with, with brake fluid?

Low break fluids can cause incidents

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What may a battery require in terms of maintenance?

Distilled water top-up

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What must you be weary with, with the windscreen?

Must be in good condition

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When should you check tyre pressure?

At least once a week when the tyres are cold

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What may be the consequence of underinflated tyres?

Heavy steering
Increased fuel consumption
Increased braking

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What must you check to do with tyre condition?

Tread of at least 1.66mm deep in the central three quarters of the tyre’s breadth, around the full circumference
It is illegal to drive with tyres that have deep cuts in the side walls

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What can cause uneven wear of the tyres?

Faults in:
Braking system
Suspension
Wheel alignment

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What do dashboard warning lights tell you?

About the performance of the engine and warn of any faults

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What may vibrating steering suggest?

Unbalanced wheels

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When should the ABS warning light go out?

When the vehicle is travelling 5-10mph

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How do you check the condition of the shock absorbers?

Push down over each wheel, there should be no more than one rebound when released

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What may it suggest if you vehicle pull to one side when braking?

Brakes may need adjusting

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Who is responsible for a child wearing a seat belt?

The driver for all children under 14

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What must a child use if a child restraint is not available?

A rear adult seat belt

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Why can a rear-facing baby seat go in an air-bag protected seat?

It may block the airbag and the baby could be harmed in it’s inflation

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What is the fine for not wearing a seat-belt?

£500

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What should you do when you get in the car, before you start the engine?

Adjust the seat to ensure you can comfortably reach all controls
Adjust the head restraint to prevent neck injury in collisions
Wear suitable shoes to control the pedals
Adjust the mirrors to allow for a wider view

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What is important to know about convex mirrors?

(Like the central mirror)
Give a wider view but things may appear father than they are

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What should you do when driving in poor visibility?

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Use dipped headlights

What should you do in thick fog?

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Use fog lights

What should you do when leaving your car on a two-way road at night?

Park in the direction of traffic and if the speed limit >30mph, turn on your parking lights

When may you use your hazard lights?

To warn drivers behind you when you've broken down or when there's queuing traffic on a motorway or dual carriageway (Not for parking illegally)

What can you do to prevent a thief from breaking into/ stealing your car?

Engage steering lock Remove keys Lock your car Lock valuables out of sigh or take them with you Do not leave ownership documentation in the vehicle Park in well0lit areas or car parks ar night when possible

How can you prevent an opportunistic theif?

Fit an anti-theft alarm or immobiliser Use a visible security device (steering-wheel or hand-brake lock) Have vehicle registration etched on windows

What within the car can be a prime target for thiefs?

Radios or in-car entertainment Use a security-coded one to make it less attractive to steal

What else can you do to ensure you vehicles safety in your neighbourhood?

Join a vehicle watch scheme in you area if there is one

Where should you avoid parking?

In front of a property entrance At/ near a bus stop Near the brow of a hill Where the curb is lowered for wheelchair access On a bend or opposite a side-road

Where can you never park?

At or near a level crossing On zig zag lines (pedestrian crossing)

Define a level crossing

A place where a railway and a road, or two railway lines, cross at the same level.

How may you increase fuel efficiency?

Reduce speed Plan well ahead Maintain high gears Have regular services Ensure tyres are fully inflated

What is the difference in fuel consumption of a car at 70mph vs 50?

Those at 70mph use 15% more fuel

What is the difference in fuel consumption between smooth driving and fast acceleration and sudden braking?

Smooth driving uses 15% less fuel

What should you avoid to maintain high fuel economy?

Remove unnecessary weights/ loads (roof racks) Over-revving the engine in low gears Leaving the engine on unnecessarily, if you are stopped and likely to remain so for more than a few seconds, switch off the engine.

What must you do before leaving the vehicle unattended?

Switch off the engine and secure the vehicle

How can we all decrease our carbon footprint over long journeys?

Consider walking, cycling or taking public transport

What must you be weary off especially when refuelling?

That the filler cap is fastened well

How often do cars need to pass emissions test?

In every MOT after it is 3 years old (4 in N. Ireland)

What should you do with old engine oil and batteries if servicing your own vehicle?

Dispose of them responsibly

When must you not use your horn unless another vehicle poses a danger?

Between 11.30pm and 7am

What may make the vehicle particularly vulnerable to break downs?

Continuous high speeds (long motorway journeys)

What should you check before a long motorway journey?

Oil Water Tyre pressure

What should you bear in mind when planning journeys?

Plan route Avoid busy times Allow plenty of time

What should you do if you will be travelling on new/ unfamiliar roads?

Print/ write directions and plan an alternative route

What are advantages of avoiding travelling at busy times?

Less likely to be delayed Ease congestion for others

What is a congestion charge?

A fare to pay on highly congested roads

What are ULEZ and LEZ?

Ultra low emission zone and low emission zone are fares paid within London to deter from driving old and fuel inefficient carsW

What is the danger of dry steering?

Causes unnecessary wear to the tyres and steering mechanism

What is a catalytic converter?

Attached to the exhaust system, a catalytic converter is a device that reduces emissions by acting as a filter, removing some toxic waste

Describe some traffic-calming measures

Road humps Road narrowing Chicanes

What is a chicane?

A serpentine curve in the road used for road-calming

What is a red route?

These exist in London and other cities and are no stopping zones marked by red lines

Describe brake fade?

When brakes become less effective due to overheating, such as on long, steep, downhill stretches. You can use a lower gear to assist braking

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