NJMVC Vehicle Safety Systems

Question 1

What does ABS stand for in automotive safety?

Accepted Answer

Anti-lock Braking System

Answer

Automatic Brake Support

Answer

Advanced Braking Sensors

Answer

Axle Balance System

Question 2

How do airbags protect vehicle occupants?

Accepted Answer

By inflating rapidly to cushion the impact and spread crash forces over a larger body area

Answer

By preventing the vehicle from moving

Answer

By locking the doors

Answer

By absorbing all crash energy

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of Electronic Stability Control (ESC)?

Accepted Answer

To prevent loss of control by automatically applying brakes to individual wheels

Answer

To improve fuel efficiency

Answer

To enhance audio system performance

Answer

To control headlight brightness

Question 4

When should you replace your vehicle's tires?

Accepted Answer

When tread depth reaches 2/32 of an inch or the wear indicators are visible

Answer

Only when they go flat

Answer

Every year regardless of wear

Answer

When the vehicle fails inspection only

Question 5

What is the correct seatbelt wearing position?

Accepted Answer

Lap belt across the hips and shoulder belt across the chest and shoulder

Answer

Lap belt only is sufficient

Answer

Shoulder belt under the arm for comfort

Answer

Both belts as loose as possible

Question 6

What should you check during a basic pre-trip vehicle inspection?

Accepted Answer

Tires, lights, mirrors, fluid levels, and brakes

Answer

Only the fuel level

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Just the windshield wipers

Answer

Only the engine oil