Module 1:Preconditions of taking part in traffic 2. Flashcards by Zelda Bourgoin

What is the proper setting of the driver’s seat and the steering wheel relative to each other?

× When the drivers leans back against the backrest and the wrists of his stretched out hands are located on top of the steering wheel.

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What is the correct distance between the driver’s seat and the pedals in the vehicle?
×

The leg should not be stretched out completely even when the pedals are pushed down fully

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What is the advisable distance between the driver seat and the steering wheel?

× A distance when the wrist of the arm stretched out reaches the top of the steering wheel when sitting leaned back.

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Is it permitted to change the setting of an adjustable steering wheel while in motion?

× No, because it could cause an accident.

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How can the drivers expand their field of vision?

By using the mirrors, by turning their head.

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Why is it important to set the mirrors according to your personal preferences?

× Because this could reduce any blind spots significantly.

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How can you check if a person or another vehicle is in your blind spot?

× Generally, the drivers can check the blind spots by turning their head.

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How can the drivers expand their field of vision?

× By using the mirrors, by turning their head.

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Could it be dangerous to stay in the blind spot of a vehicle for a longer time?
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Yes, because the driver of that vehicle cannot continuously see this particular area.

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Which of the covers shown in the illustration close the filling aperture of the windscreen washer fluid?

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Is it required to fill up the windshield washer container with antifreeze windshield washer fluid for the winter?

× Yes, because the fluid can freeze.

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What is the message of the warning light No.5 shown in the illustration?

× That the seatbelt must be fastened.

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Why is it important to obey the law on the mandatory use of the seatbelt?

× Because in case of a collision it provides protection against injuries resulting from being thrown against the windshield and out of the seat.

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in a car where the seats are equipped with seatbelts, people travelling in the seats (excluding the exceptions described in the regulations) …

× must fasten themselves with their seatbelts.

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Fastening the seatbelt is not mandatory for…

× people having a certificate issued by a physician, and which permits that.

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When is the seatbelt pre-tensioner equipment actuated?

× If the deceleration of the vehicle surpasses a certain threshold, which happens typically only during a collision.

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What does it mean if warning light No.1 is constantly lit?

× The airbag system broke down, so it must be checked in a qualified workshop.

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What is the function of the airbags built into cars?

× In case of an accident (collision) they will be actuated automatically (inflate), so they could prevent the persons sitting within from sustaining more serious injuries.

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Is it possible to switch the airbags off in a car?

× In certain vehicles it is possible to deactivate the front airbag of the front passenger, in case a child seat is fastened there.

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Does the use of the seatbelt depend on whether the car is equipped with airbags?

× It is obligatory to use the seatbelts regardless of the vehicle being equipped with airbags or not.

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In a car, in the front seat, the activation of the airbag was prevented in advance. Is it allowed to transport a child there in a child restraint system?

YES

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What actuates the airbags built into the car?

A deceleration sensor that is capable of recognising the deceleration values characteristic of collisions.

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Which of the following positions of holding the steering wheel is the correct and safe one?

× No.1.

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Is it safe to travel while holding the steering wheel as shown on illustration No.2?

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When the steering operates properly, after finishing steering a moving vehicle, the turned wheels...

× will return into a straight-ahead position

What requires special attention when you set a steering wheel of adjustable height?

× The steering wheel should not obstruct the line of sight of the driver from the vehicle and should not prevent the driver from noticing the signals on the dashboard.

Is it permitted to change the setting of an adjustable steering wheel while in motion?

× No, because it could cause an accident.

What does it mean if the warning light No.2 becomes illuminated? ×

The malfunction of the power-assisted steering.

What should you pay attention to when checking the steering system?

× The steering wheel should turn easily, it mustn't get stuck or be loose.

How much free play is allowed on the steering equipment?

× Maximum 2-4 cm measured on the circumference of the steering wheel.

Why is it important to set the driver's seat properly?

× Because the driver of the vehicle is able to operate the controls of the vehicle more safely that way and he gets less tired while driving.

Name 1

1. Clutch pedal

Name 2

2. Brake pedal

Name 3

3. Accelerator (pedal)

What does this mean?

In case this indicator light turns on, and lights continuously on the dashboard while underway, it warns you of a failure of your brake system. If you have a brake system failure, request professional assistance immediately!

Name 1

1. Brake pedal

Name 2

2. Brake master cylinder

Name 3

3. Brake fluid reservoir

Name 4

4. Power brake system

Name 5

5. Front brake equipment

Name 6

6. Front brake circuit

Name 7

7. Rear brake circuit

Name 8

8. Parking brake lever and mechanism

Name 9

9. Rear wheel brake equipment

What is the function of the anti-lock braking system (ABS)?

× Avoidance of skidding owing to the overbraking of the wheels, which increases the driving stability of the vehicle, so it remains manoeuvrable.

In general, is it possible to turn off the anti-lock braking system (ABS) of cars?

× No.

What should you recall when the brake pedal is throbbing (pulsating) in a car equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), while braking intensively?

× The ABS system has started to intervene.

Which braking system prevents the unattended vehicle to roll away on a slope or ascent?

× The parking brake.

Why are dual circuit service braking systems built into cars? .

× Because this ensures that if one circuit breaks down, the other is still able to stop the vehicle, although with smaller efficiency

Is the driver of the car able to operate the two service brake circuits separately?

× No, because the braking pressure of both circuits is set by the braking pedal.

What does this mean?

brake fluid level sensor

If water penetrates into the wheel-brake equipment when the vehicle is washed, …

× during travel the water in the wheel-brake equipment should be vaporised by slight braking.

In general, what is the operating principle of the power brakes installed in cars?

× Usually vacuum operated power brakes are applied.

Why are vacuum-operated power brakes installed in cars?

× In order to reduce the force necessary for pressing the brake pedal.

What will you experience when the vacuum power brake does not work? ×

The pedal force necessary for braking will increase.

When can't the driver of a car rely on the operation of the vacuum power brake? ×

When the engine of the vehicle is not in operation.

Where can you check the level of the brake fluid?

× In the brake fluid reservoir marked No.1.

How do you check the working order of the service brake?

× By pushing the brake pedal down when the vehicle is stationary and then by test braking when the vehicle is moving.

If the brake pedal gets hard at 2/3 of its stroke and it is not possible to push it down further, it means...

× the brake works properly.

What does it mean if the warning light shown in the picture is on?

× That the parking brake is applied.

Which braking system prevents the unattended vehicle to roll away on a slope or ascent?

× The parking brake.

s it permitted to use the parking brake while underway? | .

× Only in justified cases, when the service brake breaks down

What is the function of the clutch?

× To ensure disengageable coupling between the engine and the transmission unit.

How can the gears be changed with the depicted gear lever while the engine is running?

× The gears can be selected after pressing the clutch pedal.

Can a clutch have free play when in a normal operating state?

Yes, this is a natural feature of the operating structure of the clutch.

What is the proper way of using the clutch pedal when shifting between gears? ×

It must be pressed down to extreme bottom position.

Can you switch from the fifth gear directly into the second? | ×

Yes, you can, you only need to make sure that the second gear matches the running speed of the vehicle (after switching back the engine should be running within the normal operating revolution range).

In lower or higher gear is the acceleration capability of the vehicle better?

× In lower gear.

Name 1

Light and indicator

Name 2

Horn

Name 3

. Heating, ventilation of the passenger compartment

Name 4

4. Windscreen wiper and windscreen washer

Meaning?

Sidelight The two white lights in front and the two red lights in the rear are for marking the position of the vehicle. After turning them on, make sure that the bulbs are lit and that the licence plate illumination is also working.

What does warning light No.1, shown in the illustration, mean?

× That the main beams are switched on.

What is the function of warning light No.2 shown in the illustration? ×

It shows that the dipped headlights are switched on.

What is the colour of the dipped beam warning light on the dashboard? ×.

Green

What is the colour of the main beam warning light on the dashboard?

× Blue.

What is the flashing frequency of the properly operating turn indicator?

× 60-120 flashes/minute.

What is the colour of the brake lights of the vehicle?

× Red.

How can you recognise during driving that one of the bulbs of the indicator has burnt out?

× The green turn warning light on the dashboard doesn't light up or it is flashing at a higher rate.

Is it necessary to check the lights and light signalling devices of the vehicle?

× Yes, at least before the daily first set-off.

Which of the following vehicles is allowed to use – when in traffic outside built-up areas, during daytime and when visibility is good – daytime running lights instead of dipped headlights?

× The car.

Does the operation of the brake lights have a mandatory feedback?

Which figure illustrates the projection image of a properly set dipped headlight?

When wWhy are vacuum-operated power brakes installed in cars?ould it become necessary to change the No.2 lamp height adjustment setting shown in the illustration?

× When the load characteristic of the vehicle changes, and also the projection height of the dipped headlights changes.