Level 10

Make sure your ______ gets checked when you go in for inspections.

Brake fluid.

How often should you change the oil and oil filter in your vehicle?

Every 3 months or 3,000 miles.

Cold weather can increase tire pressure, so you should always deflate them a bit before driving.

False: Cold weather decreases tire pressure. Always make sure they are inflated properly.

Why should you keep your foot off the brake during a steering failure?

It prevents your car from swerving.

Why should you slow down as much as possible when moving your car off the roadway?

It's easy to lose control at higher speeds.

If your brakes fail, what is the FIRST strategy you should try?

Pump your brakes to try to build up pressure to allow you to stop.

Why should you be on the lookout for work zones, construction areas, and lane closures before and during your road trip?

You might need to find an alternate route or detour.

Why shouldn't you turn off your car if the accelerator sticks?

You won't be able to use power steering.

To test brakes after driving through high water, you should switch to a low gear and brake lightly every ____.

200 feet.

If your engine is flooded with gasoline, you should push the ____ to the floor and hold for _____.

Accelerator, 5 seconds.

Casey is planning on taking a road trip with her friends. What should she take care of before driving?

She should check her tires before driving.

What should you do if your accelerator sticks to the floor?

Shift into neutral, steer smoothly and brake gently to a stop off of the highway.

If your engine stalls, what is the first thing you should do?

Shift the gear into Neutral (N).

What system might be damaged if the bottom of your car is scraped?

The Emission System

How do you know when to replace the pads in your disc brakes?

When you hear a squealing noise while braking.

Where do leaks in fuel occur?

1. Fuel tank 2. Fuel pump 3. Fuel lines

What are components of your vehicle's suspension system?

1. Tires 2. Springs 3. Shocks

What should you inspect on your vehicle before going on a road trip?

1. You should check that your tires are properly inflated. 2. You should check that your fluids are at the right level. 3. You should check that your lights are working.

If your headlights go out, how can you safely get off the road?

1. You should turn on your hazard lights. 2. You should turn on your parking lights. 3. You should turn on your signal lights.

You can use a penny to check if your vehicle's tires need replacing. True or false?

True: A penny can be used to measure the tread depth on your vehicle's tires.

If you see fire or smoke coming from your vehicle's hood, you should pull over and get away from the vehicle as soon as possible. True or false?

True: If you see fire or smoke coming from your vehicle's hood, get far away from it and call the Fire Department.

To ensure your battery's longevity, you should keep the area where cables are connected to the positive and negative poles clean. True or false?

True: Keeping the area around the positive and negative poles clean is proper battery maintenance.

Unevenly distributed objects in a vehicle can make a rollover more likely. True or false?

True: You should always ensure that the weight on your car is distributed evenly.