Braking techniques, vehicle warning lights and vehicle malfunctions
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1. What part of your foot should you use when braking?
2. What does releasing the accelerator allow the driver to do?
3. What are the three steps to controlled braking?
4. Threshold braking is done in an emergency. Describe the steps a driver should take when
needing to threshold brake.
5. While a driver is threshold braking, if they feel the wheels beginning to slide what action should
they take?
6. When does a driver use trail braking?
7. To stay safe, drivers need to understand how to maneuver through turns. Describe the actions a
driver should take on each part of the turn.
8. What is the advantage of anti-lock braking?
9. How many times does the computerized pumping action pump the brakes per second on a car
equipped with ant-lock brakes?
10. What are the functions of the following engine fluids?
a. Engine oil:
b. Brake oil:
c. Coolant:
11. If the temperature warning light comes on or the gauge reads too hot, while you are driving,
what should you do?
12. When the warning oil light illuminates, what does it mean?
13. What does it mean when the alternator light illuminates?
14. The air bag warning light may indicate two dangerous things! What are they?
15. What are three reasons a tire blowout occurs?
16. If a front tire bows out, what will the car do?
17. If a rear tire blows out, what happens?
18. If you experience a blowout, what should you do?
19. If your accelerator gets stuck, what gear should you immediately shift to?
20. If you experience engine failure while driving, what should you do?
21. If the engine overheats you should…
22. What is the first step you should take if you experience total brake failure while driving?
23. If step one doesn’t work, what steps should you try next?
24. What should you do if you experience power brake failure, while trying to bring the car to a
stop?
25. What should to never use to try and put out an engine fire?
26. If your car battery has died, what can you do to charge it and get your car running?
27. After jumpstarting your car, how long should you drive your car or leave it running, before
shutting it off?