CAADE CAADE Vehicle Safety Systems and Technology Questions and Answers

Question 1

When appraising a vehicle with a deployed airbag, which cost factor must be included in the damage estimate?

Accepted Answer

Airbag module, clock spring, seat belt pretensioners, and sensor replacement

Answer

A full airbag deployment typically requires replacing the airbag module, clock spring, seat belt pretensioners, and all triggered sensors.

Question 2

Which system must be recalibrated after a windshield replacement on a modern vehicle equipped with ADAS?

Accepted Answer

Forward-facing camera used for lane departure and collision warning

Answer

ADAS cameras mounted to or behind the windshield require recalibration after windshield replacement to ensure accurate safety system operation.

Question 3

What does OBD-II stand for in the context of collision-related vehicle diagnostics?

Accepted Answer

On-Board Diagnostics second generation

Answer

OBD-II (On-Board Diagnostics second generation) is the standardized system used to retrieve fault codes after a collision event.

Question 4

A vehicle's structural airbag sensor is located in the B-pillar and shows a fault code after a side impact. What is the correct estimating action?

Accepted Answer

Include sensor replacement and post-repair scan in the estimate

Answer

Any fault-code-triggering sensor must be replaced and a post-repair scan performed to confirm all safety systems are fully operational.

Question 5

Which ADAS feature relies on radar sensors typically located in the front bumper fascia?

Accepted Answer

Adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning

Answer

Adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning systems commonly use radar sensors embedded in the front bumper fascia.

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