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Chapter 17 Review
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1
What is inside a car battery that presents a potential danger to someone working with it?
Water
Volatile Gas
Orange Juice
Strong Acid
2
Which part of the car absorbs bumps on the road for a more comfortable ride?
Catalytic Converter
Suspension System
Muffler
Battery
3
In the owner's manual, you are likely to find...
A schedule for recommended maintenance
The phone number to the OPRF Driver Education Department
A map to the nearest service station
Directions on how to repair your vehicle
4
Which of the following is not an advantage of buying a new car?
Cheaper to insure
Fewer Repairs
A warranty
More safety features
5
Which is
not
true when looking to buy a used car?
Pay a mechanic to look at it
Take it for a test drive
Comparison shop on the Internet
Assume you'll receive a written warranty
6
To jump start a car, the positive clamp (red) should be attached to the...
Positive terminal of the dead battery
Negative terminal of the good battery
The positive or the negative terminal of the dead battery
Negative terminal of the dead battery
7
Which vehicle's gas mileage is most fuel efficient?
One with a warm engine
One that has a cold engine
One that is idling
One that is driving with its windows open
8
Which of the following is a modern safety feature?
Front end crumple zones
Seat Belt
Padded dashboard and steering wheel
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
9
A tire's traction rating is measured by its ability to stop...
In a turn
On a wet surface
On a downhill slope
On a dry surface
10
Which of the following is true of a parking brake?
It is a separate braking system; operates on the rear wheels
It is an unecessary feature of a car
It works mainly on the front wheels
It is the primary way to slow a vehicle
11
The job of your muffler is to...
Keep the battery charged
Reduce the sound of the engine
Keep the engine at the proper temperature
Reduce harmful emissions from your vehicle
12
What should you do if you see this warning light come up on your dashboard?
Have your brakes inspected as soon as possible
Turn off your headlights
Continue driving
Pull out the owners manual
13
Where is the vehicle's electrical energy stored?
Fuel Tank
Battery
Catalytic Converter
Radiator
14
Which fluid lubricates the engine to prevent friction and heat buildup?
Water
Oil
Transmission Fluid
Coolant
15
What car part reduces harmful gas emissions from the vehicle?
Catalytic Converter
Radiator
Battery
Muffler
16
If you have a coolant leak, what color fluid would you see underneath your vehicle?
Red
Black
Golden Yellow
Green
17
Which of the following is not considered a cost of ownership of a car?
Meals eaten while driving
Vehicle repairs
Insurance
Fuel
18
What is
not
most important to consider when buying a new car?
What kind of driving will I do?
How many miles will I drive each year?
Will this car make me look good?
How much cargo will I carry?
19
What is the most fuel efficient range of speed to drive a vehicle?
Gas mileage is almost always the same
60 - 80 mph
40 - 60 mph
20 - 40 mph
20
Taking care of the health of your vehicle to avoid future problems is called...
Preventive Maintenance
Always buying a new car
Car Insurance
Vehicle Repairs
21
A car gets 40 mpg and has a 20 gallon tank. How many will miles will it drive on one tank?
400
800
60
2
22
The higher the treadwear rating...
The less it will be able to stop
The longer the tread will last
The cheaper the tire
The more it must be inflated
23
If the oil pressure warning light comes on how should you respond?
Have the mechanic look at it next time your are there
Pull over and let the engine cool
Disregard it
It's okay to drive, just slow down
24
The "negative" (black) clamp should be attached to the_____________ of the dead battery?
Negative terminal
Positive terminal
Positive or negative terminal
Metal frame near the battery as a "ground"
25
When you try to start your car and you hear nothing, what does this indicate?
Your out of gas
Your in the wrong gear
You need a new car
Your battery is dead
