technical Flashcards
(18 cards)
What is APK?
APK is MoT (in the UK) and translates to general periodic inspection
How often should cars taken into use after 01/01/2005 that:
-Run on petrol
-Run on electricity
Get their APK?
1st inspection after 4 years
2nd inspection 2 years after
3rd inspection 2 years after
Then every year:
so 4,2,2,1,1 etc.
how often should cars that are:
-diesel
-gas
-taken into use before 01/01/2005
Get their APK inspection?
1st inspection after 3 years
every year after that
3,1,1 etc.
Who is responsible for carrying out an APK?
The RDW (National Road Administration).
Is it best to have the APK certificate with you when you drive?
Yes, it can be inspected especially when abroad
What is the max amount of time before you can start to get your car inspected?
2 months before the APK expiry date
What are the 2 key points when you have an expired APK?
- You won’t get fined for up to 2 months after the expiry date. If you like, you can suspend your car which means that you will never get fined however, this means you cannot drive your car
- You can only drive your car to the APK inspection centre only
What are the 5 non mandatory vehicle requirements?
- Warning triangle
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid
- Safety vest
- Spare lamps
What are the 2 risks of having Tyres with a tread depth below the recommended level?
- Less grip on the road
- Increased risk of aquaplaning
What is the legal minimum vs recommend tread depth of a Tyre?
legal minimum: 1.6mm
Recommended: 2mm
When should winter Tyres be used and what is their tread depth?
When temperature is below 7 degrees
Tread depth at least 4mm
When you brake very hard, the wheels could lock. Why is this bad?
You can lose control of the vehicle and very easily drift
What system is in place to prevent the wheels from locking?
The ABS (Anti lock Braking System)
When the ABS engages, the braking force is briefly removed so that the wheels don’t lock. The brakes effectively start ‘pumping’. What feeling is felt in the brake pedal?
The brake pedal will vibrate. DO NOT RELEASE IT. Keep braking until you come to a complete stop
Are airbags a mandatory requirement in passengers cars in NL?
No
Where are windscreen wipers and washers mandatory on the vehicle?
On the front window is mandatory.
however, the rear window does not need a windscreen washer or wiper
When should you shift a petrol car?
When RPM reaches 2000-3000 RPM
When should you shift a diesel car?
When RPM reaches 1500-2500 RPM
