Drivers Ed

What is the source of electrical power in a car?

a battery. keep headlights clean and aligned, and replace burned out bulbs

muffler

absorbs or muffled noises crested from the explosions in the cylinders

radiator

air from the moving vehicle and a fan force air through the radiator to cool the circulating coolant

How often shohld you check your car and what should you check?

at least once a month, before entering your vehicle, check fluid levels, belts and hoses, and connections

You should check your engine oil

before starting your engine?

A toddler seat should be used for children who weight

between 20 to 40 pounds

exhaust manifold

collect unburned gases as they come from the engine

engine control module

controls the electrical and other engine systems in many cars

What kind of seats are for children under 20 pounds?

convertible child safety seats

A catalystic converter is a part of a vehicles

exhaust system

when you step on the brake pedal, you should feel

firm resistance

hydraulic pressure

force created by pressurizing liquid to brake or stop a vehicle

What do tires do?

help the car grip the road

What does the steering wheel system do?

it allows the front wheels to turn

What do lubricating and cooling systems do?

keep the heat from destroying the engine by sending oil to moving engine parts.

power train does what?

moves the power of the engine to the wheels

What things should you reguarly check and change?

oil, transmission fluid, filters

alternator

probide a constant charge back to the battery when your engine is running

catalytic converter

reduce the amount of harmful gases coming from the tailpipe that are released into the air

Springs and shock absorbers are parts of a vehicle's

suspension system

tread

the grooved outer surface of a tire

Where do unburned gases from the fuel pump exit?

the tailpipe

You should rotate your vehicle's tires to

to equalize tire wear

How often should your exhaust system be inspected?

twice a year

antifreeze

used in the cooling system

strut

where the sprib and the shock absorber are contained in one unit

shock absorbers

work to control bouncing

After starting the engine, what should you check?

Check warning lights and test brakes and horn

What cools the engine?

A mixture of fluid and antifreeze

What does the fuel pump do?

It forces fuel from the tank to the fuel injection system to mix with air. The vapor is ignited in the cylinders.

What does the suspension do?

It supports the vehicles weight, cushions the ride, and stablizes the vehicle

What weight child should be sitting in a rear facing infant seat?

20-22 pounds