Unit 5

Front seat use and use by all those under 18 is required by VA law

Must use seatbelt in

When backing you should

One turn the wheel right to back to the left to turn the wheel left to back to the left

Allow short drivers to maintain safe distance from the steering wheel

Pedal extensions

____ women should always wear their seat belts

Pregnant

Extended use can ______ the battery

Run down

___ and ____ absorbs are part of the suspension system.

Springs and shock

The _____ light will come on when when the coolant in the engine is too hot

Temperature

It should be tilted _______, not the face

Toward the chest

If a rear tire blows out, the wheel will wobble and you will feel a slight pull in the direction of the blowout

True

If you experience power steering failure you should continue steering until you can safely get off the road

True

Safety experts recommend the use of headlights when the vehicle is moving

True

The driver should set all accessories before putting the car into drive

True

The only Time a driver should have only one hand on the steering wheel is while backing straight or out of the parking spot

True

If an infant or child must ride in the front seat, the airbag should be

Turned off

What may lead to blowouts

Underinflated tires

___ tire wear may indicate a problem with suspension

Uneven

Tires should be checked

Weekly

Increases your chance of surviving a crash by 100%

What percent does the seatbelt increase your chances of surviving

If you experience a blowout, what should you do?

You should lift your foot off the Excelerator and break gently only if necessary

Controls for those with limited use of hands of

Zero effort

Drivers ____ should be above the steering wheel

Chin

Airbags are sometimes called

Curtains

Gears below _____ provide more engine power

Drive

Distributes the force of impact more ___ across the body

Evenly

The second impact of the body against another object is what causes

External injuries

Locking doors ensure that your car door will not fly open in a crash

False

The turn signal will always cancel itself after the turn

False

When the daytime running lights are in use, the tail lights are on

False

You don't need to wear your seatbelt with airbags

False

If, while driving, the accelerator pedal get stuck in the engine is racing, shift to park

False, shift to neutral

For those without use of legs you can use

Hand controls

Should be adjusted just above ears-- they are not all adjustable, but are designed to reduce whiplash

Head restraints

When braking the _____ of your foot stays on the floor

Heel

The side mirrors are set so that the driver see the car

In the lanes next to his or hers vehicle

The routine care you give your vehicle outlined in owners manual

Includes checking fluids

The third impact of the bodies organs crashing into each other or against the inside of the skeleton is what causes

Internal injuries

Should be adjusted to fit snugly across the hips (low on the pelvis)

Lap belt

The 8 o'clock and 4 o'clock hand position helps

-Reduces excessive steering -improves vehicle stability -helps protect the driver from airbag injures

When the alternator light comes on it could mean

-Your battery has a low charge -you should turn off as many electrical devices as possible

If too much fuel and not enough air reaches the engine

-it will become flooded - there may be a strong odor of gas - the engine may not start - only time will correct the problem

When you approuch your vehicle, check for:

-obvious fluid leaks -check tire pressure -physical damage to the vehicles body -check for dings, scratches, dents -check the level of car, check tires -objects around the vehicle

How to check the tire pressure

1) Check what the proper inflation for your tire on the side of the tire 2) take Off, get a tire gauge, and push it into the 3)Check if you have the right amount if not then put air in 4) if you overflow it just take the gauge again and use the other side and press down to let air out.

To adjust for BGE settings:

1) Lean your head against the window on your side and set the left side view mere out to just see down the left side of the car 2) lean into the middle of the car - set the right side view mirror out to just see you down the right side of the car. 3) set the rearview mirror to frame the entire rear window

If you experience break failure, you should:

1)pump the brakes 2) shift a lower gear and use the parking brake to gradually slow the vehicle down

Checking oil

1. Check oil dipstick 2. Remove dipstick 3. Wipe oil from dipstick 4.Insert dipstick 5.remove dipstick 6.check oil level insert 7.dipstick add engine oil if needed

You should sit at least ___ inches from the steering wheel

10 inches

It is illegal in most states for children under to ride in the front seat

12

There are __separate levers to open the hood

2

Automatically inflates in frontal crashes deploys at what speed

200 mph

Cruise control works at the speeds above

25mph

For old cars how many times does the oil need to be changed

3000-5000

Each year, over ___ of teens killed in crashes were not wearing their belts

60%

For new cars how many times does the oil need to be changed

7000-10,000

Inflates if the collision impact speed is at least

9mph

Cruise control allows driver to select and travel at

A set speed

Check the oil level each time you fill the tank

About every two weeks

The first click on the ignition switch allows you to use _____ with the engine off.

Accessories

The horn should be used to _____, not to show anger

Alert other drivers

The safest place for children is

Backseat center

Cruise control should not be used in

Bad weather or on slick surfaces

The major components of the electrical system are

Battery, starter and alternator