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Vehicle Safety and Maintenance Flashcards

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  1. What is the purpose of the vehicle's antilock braking system (ABS)?

    Answer: To prevent the wheels from locking up so steering control is maintained during hard braking

    ABS pulses the brakes automatically to prevent wheel lock-up, allowing the driver to steer while braking hard.

  2. What does a spongy or soft brake pedal most likely indicate?

    Answer: Air in the brake lines or low brake fluid

    Air in hydraulic brake lines compresses instead of transmitting pressure, causing a spongy pedal that reduces braking effectiveness.

  3. What should you do before driving if you notice your vehicle is pulling to one side when you brake?

    Answer: Have your brakes inspected — uneven braking can cause loss of control

    Brake pull often indicates a stuck caliper, uneven pad wear, or brake fluid leak — all serious safety hazards requiring immediate inspection.

  4. Why is it important to keep your gas tank at least one-quarter full in cold weather?

    Answer: It prevents fuel line freeze and ensures the fuel pump stays cool and lubricated

    Moisture can accumulate in a nearly empty tank and freeze in fuel lines; the fuel also lubricates and cools the electric fuel pump.

  5. What is the correct way to check engine oil level?

    Answer: Wait a few minutes after turning off the engine, then pull and wipe the dipstick, reinsert, and read

    Letting the oil drain back into the pan for a few minutes ensures an accurate dipstick reading; checking it immediately gives a false low reading.

  6. At what tread depth should you begin planning to replace your tires, even though they are still technically legal?

    Answer: 4/32 of an inch

    Safety experts recommend replacing tires at 4/32 inch because wet-weather performance degrades significantly below this point before reaching the legal minimum.

  7. What does an illuminated battery warning light typically indicate?

    Answer: The charging system is not properly charging the battery

    The battery light signals a problem with the charging system — usually the alternator — meaning the battery is draining and the car may soon stall.