lesson 26
What is not a possible reason for engine failure?
You drove longer than an hour.
What's one thing to make of sure when you use an automatic car wash?
You should make sure you're in the correct gear so you don't damage your car.
What should you keep in your car in order to change a flat tire?
a carjack
What should you do to check your tires?
Check tire pressure with a pressure gauge and tire tread with a penny.
What's the number one thing to remember if you ever experience a vehicle malfunction while driving?
Don't panic.
If your brakes fail, what should you do?
Honk and use hazard lights to warn others as you pump the brakes to try building up pressure, and find a safe place to pull over.
What's one way to help prevent a vehicle emergency?
Keep up with regular maintenance checks.
If your hood flies open while driving, what should you do?
Looking through the gap between where your hood hinges to guide you to pull over and relatch the hood.
If your power steering goes out, what should you do?
Pull over as soon as possible, using a lower gear and gently applying the brakes.
If you discover a flat tire while driving, what should you do?
Pull over in a safe place away from hills and heavy traffic, and change the tire or call road side assistance.
Once you're safely pulled over after brake malfunction, what should you do?
Shift to the lowest gear, apply the parking brake, call for help.
If you see a pothole in the road and you can't avoid it, what should you do?
Slow down before you go over it.
When you experience a tire blowout, what is the first thing to do?
Stabilize the vehicle with a firm grip on the wheel and letting go of the gas
What should you do with your discarded tire?
Take it with you.
If your accelerator won't go down, what is most likely the problem?
There is something blocking it. Keep your car clean!
If your accelerator won't come up, the first thing you should do is...
...pull over safely using firm and constant brake pressure.
If you experience headlight failure, you should..
...pull over, turn your hazards on and call for help.
If your engine overheats, you should...
...turn off the AC and turn on the heat, and pull over to let the engine cool.
If you experience forward loss of vision from a splashed windshield you should...
...use your windshield wipers.
What are the correct hand signals if your turn signals break?
arm out straight for left turn, arm up for right turn, arm down for slowing down
What is a tire blowout?
basically a flat tire that happens suddenly because of driving over something
Obeying the rules of the road is the only thing that you need to do to prevent vehicle malfunctions.
false
One working headlight is enough to drive.
false
What is something you should know if you were ever to experience a vehicle malfunction while driving?
how to react in different vehicle malfunction situations
Should you brake when you experience a tire blowout?
no
How often should you check your tire pressure to make sure your tires are staying healthy?
once a month
How often should you have your brakes checked?
once a year
If you fill up your ________ it will help prevent power steering failure.
power steering reservoir
What are flat tires?
tires that have slow leaks in air pressure