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Vehicle Emergencies and Breakdowns Flashcards

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  1. Your vehicle's fuel warning light comes on while you are on a highway with no exits visible. You should:

    Answer: Reduce speed and turn off non-essential electrical systems to conserve fuel

    Reducing speed and electrical load extends remaining fuel range, giving you the best chance of reaching the next exit.

  2. A passenger in your vehicle tells you your rear driver-side tire looks flat. You should:

    Answer: Gradually reduce speed, signal, and pull safely to the right shoulder

    Slow, controlled deceleration while moving to the shoulder prevents loss of control associated with sudden braking on a flat tire.

  3. Which of the following items is NOT typically recommended as part of a vehicle emergency kit?

    Answer: Extra motor oil for topping off while driving

    Adding motor oil while the engine is running or immediately after stopping is dangerous; an emergency kit is for safety, not maintenance.

  4. When your vehicle begins to skid on ice, you should steer:

    Answer: In the direction you want the vehicle to go

    Steering into the skid—in the direction the rear is sliding—helps realign the vehicle and restore directional control.

  5. If you hear a loud grinding noise when applying the brakes, this most likely indicates:

    Answer: Worn brake pads making metal-to-metal contact

    Grinding during braking means brake pads are fully worn and metal components are contacting the rotor, requiring immediate service.

  6. When your vehicle becomes disabled on a freeway at night, where should you stand while waiting for assistance?

    Answer: On the grass or embankment well away from traffic

    Standing outside the vehicle near traffic is extremely dangerous at night; moving far off the roadway provides the greatest safety.

  7. You smell burning rubber while driving and notice the vehicle pulling to one side. This combination of symptoms most likely indicates:

    Answer: A seized brake caliper on one side

    A seized caliper keeps a brake pad pressed against the rotor, causing heat, burning rubber odor, and vehicle pulling toward that side.

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