Module 2 Review

Which of the following is prohibited on vehicles in the state of Texas.

- A red light that shows from the front of any vehicle except an emergency vehicle - A bell, siren, or exhaust whistle, except in an emergency vehicle - A muffler cutout

During your post-driven checklist, you should check which of the following fluid levels?

- brake fluid level - radiator fluid level - windshield wiper fluid level

Before releasing the service brake and moving the vehicle it is important to:

- release the emergency brake - change gears - search for warning lights or gauges

You should check the area around your vehicle for ________ in the area around your vehicle prior to entering the vehicle and beginning to drive

-objects - animals -people

Tread wear bars appear when tires are worn down to _____ inch of tread

1/16

Occupants should be seated at least _______ inches from the airbag

10

Children should not sit in the front seat of a car until they are at least ______ years old

12

In an airbag-equipped vehicle, the safest hand position on the steering wheel is

9 o'clock and 3 o'clock

The __________ is used to increase the spreed of the vehicle.

Accelerator

Seat belts are considered an __________ restraint system

Active

Any device that you have to engage to make effective is considered an...

Active restraint

Which of the following indicator lights can activate if the driver leaves their parking brake on when driving?

Brake system light

On manual transmission vehicles, a driver must press the ____________ pedal while making sure the ________ pedal remains depressed before shifting the gear to Park.

Brake; clutch

A person's head should be positioned at the _______ of the head restraint

Center

Which of the following indicators can provide drivers with an early warning malfunction in some component of the vehicles emissions system?

Check engine light

The ___________ is a device that limits the amount of air that can enter the carburetor

Choke

Tire pressure should be checked when tires are

Cold

This feature allows the vehicle to be set at a certain speed so that the motorist does not have to brake or accelerate to maintain a pre-selected speed:

Cruise control

All drivers will follow the same pre- and post- checklists regardless of their type of motor vehicle.

False

All gauges and indicator lights are standardized in appearance and function across motor vehicles

False

It is safe to engage in emotional conversations while driving

False

Mirrors are able to provide a clear view all around the vehicle, thus preventing blind spots.

False

Texas law does not require that all passengers in a vehicle wear their safety belt

False

Tires should always be filled to the maximum pressure indicated on the side of the tire

False

Motorists should approach the vehicle from the curb at the __________ of the vehicle to give a clear view of oncoming traffic

Front

Proper function of this system helps ensure visibility (defogger/ defroster) and passenger comfort

HVAC system

A vehicles ____________ should be used to communicate a motorists presence or warn of a possible collision

Horn

To start your vehicle, you must turn the key in the ___________ to engage the engine

Ignition

Cruise control can help_________ fuel economy on long trips

Increase

Properly inflated tires ______ a vehicles fuel exonomy

Increase

Tire pressure _________ as tires warm during driving

Increases

Safety belts should fit properly across the ________ and _______

Lap and shoulder

The service breaks is located to the ________ of the accelerator

Left

When your vehicle has only a small amount of fuel in the gas tank which of the following indicators will activate?

Low Fuel light

The final step of the post-drive task is to:

Make sure that your vehicle is locked after exiting

Before checking a vehicles fluid levels, it is important to:

Make sure the vehicle is completely cooled down after driving.

Head restraints should be adjusted to fit against the ___________ of the head

Middle

The needle on the temperature gauge should remain around the _________ of the gauge while the vehicle is being driven

Middle

Safety belt shoulder straps should have ________ slack to permit appropriate activation in the event of a crash

Minimal

A motor vehicle with a manual transmission should always be in _________ before the engine is started

Neutral

Cruise control should ____________ be used in traffic. As this may increase a motorists reaction time for brake activation.

Never

A motor vehicle with an automatic transmission should always be in __________ before the engine is started

Park

An airbag is considered a __________ restraint device

Passive

The first step of the post-drive task is to:

Place foot on the brake and bring the vehicle to a full and complete stop

A driver must first __________ before shifting gears to Park.

Press on the brake

Motorists can minimize blind spots by:

Properly adjusting their mirrors

If the low oil pressure light activates while driving, you should

Pull over and not drive the vehicle until it is inspected

Infants under one year of age should be seated in the back seat, in a ___________ child safety seat

Rear-facing

Vehicle stopping procedures and post- drive task are similar to pre-drive tasks and vehicle start procedures but ....

Reversed

The tachometer gauge is also known as the

Revolutions per minute gauge

All doors and objects within the vehicle should be ___________ before beginning to drive

Secured

Manual transmission vehicles require the driver to shift gears based on the vehicles

Speed

The ________ provides directional movement of the vehicle

Steering wheel

Which of the following can lead to incorrect or variable tire pressure readings

Sudden temperature changes due to the weather

TPMS stands for:

Tire pressure monitoring system

A driver is responsible for ensuring all passengers, including small children and animals, safety exit the vehicle after stopping

True

Children are particularly susceptible to overheating, and should therefore not be left unattended in a motor vehicle

True

Properly inflated tires reduce the likelihood of a tire blowout while driving

True

The check engine light is different from a maintenance or service light which some vehicles have on their display

True

Which of the following is not a step in the post- driving task list?

Turn the key in the ignition to engage the engine