Driver Licensing Vehicle Safety and Maintenance 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

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To stop the car faster than conventional brakes on dry pavement

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To automatically apply the brakes when the car senses an obstacle

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To reduce brake pad wear during normal driving

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Air in the brake lines or low brake fluid

Answer

The brake pads are brand new and still breaking in

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Normal wear that occurs after 50,000 miles

Answer

The parking brake cable is too tight

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Compensate by steering slightly in the opposite direction

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Inflate the tire on the opposite side to balance the pull

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Drive at slower speeds until the next scheduled maintenance

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

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A full tank improves engine compression in cold temperatures

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Cold gasoline expands and needs extra tank space

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A heavier vehicle handles better on icy roads

Question 5

What is the correct way to check engine oil level?

Accepted Answer

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

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Check it immediately after turning off a hot engine for the most accurate reading

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Check it only when the oil pressure warning light illuminates

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Pour oil in until it overflows the dipstick tube

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

4/32 of an inch

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6/32 of an inch

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3/32 of an inch

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2/32 of an inch

Question 7

What does an illuminated battery warning light typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

The charging system is not properly charging the battery

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The battery is fully charged and ready for cold weather

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You need to add distilled water to the battery cells

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The battery has reached its maximum charge capacity