Vehicle Safety and Pre-Trip Checks Flashcards

Before a long trip, which item is most important to check on your vehicle?

Answer: Tire pressure, fluid levels, lights, and brakes

Before a long trip, always check tire pressure, engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and that all lights are working.

How do you check if your vehicle's turn signals are working when you are alone?

Answer: Activate the signals and walk around the vehicle to verify

Turn on the signal and walk around your vehicle to visually confirm that both front and rear lights are flashing.

What is the correct tire tread depth minimum for safe driving in BC?

Answer: 2.0 mm

BC law requires a minimum of 2 mm of tread depth on all tires for safe driving.

When should you check your tire pressure?

Answer: When tires are cold, before driving

Tire pressure should be checked when tires are cold (not recently driven) as heat from driving increases pressure and gives inaccurate readings.

What does the oil pressure warning light indicate?

Answer: Oil pressure is critically low — stop driving immediately

The oil pressure warning light indicates dangerously low oil pressure — continued driving can destroy the engine, so stop safely as soon as possible.

All passengers in a vehicle must wear seat belts because:

Answer: BC law requires all occupants to be buckled regardless of seating position

BC law requires every vehicle occupant to wear a seatbelt, regardless of whether they are seated in the front or back.