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