Safety And Your Vehicles Flashcards
(18 cards)
Battery levels topped up by
Distilled water to just above the cell plates
What conditions should tyre pressure be checked in?
Cold
( Steering may feel heavy and feel consumption may increase
What is the minimum tread on car and trailer tyres?
1.6 mm deep cross the central three quadrants of the breadth of the tyre
If tyres we unbalanced
They could cause the steering to vibrate.
The ABS warning light should go out when
The vehicle is travelling at 5-10 mph
ABS stands for
Anti-lock Braking System
Children under 14 must
Hast a suitable restrainght.
Fine for not weaving a seat belt
£500
When you get into car
- adjust seat
- adjust head rest
- adjust mirrors
If visibility is poor
Use dipped head lights
Parking on a road at night and speed limit is over 30mph
Switch on parking lights
Put hazard warning lights on when
- Broken down
- queuing traffic on a dual carriageway on motorway
Stop break ins by
- Engage steering lock
- Remove keys and lock car
- Don’t leave the chick registration in car
- Park in well lit area
- Lock valuables out of sight,
How for should you park away from a junction
10 metres
(15 in Northern Ireland)
Vehicles feeling at 70 mph use __% more fuel than traveling at 50 mph
15%
Avoiding rapid acceleration and heavy breaking can reduce can reduce fuel costs by __%
15%
If your car is 3 years old it must pass
An emissions test as part of the MOT
In built up areas you should not use your horn between
11:30pm and 7am
Unless danger
