Safety and your vehicle

lights, brakes, steering, exhaust system, seat belts, horn, speedometer, wiper and washers, oil and water, brake fluid, battery level, windscreen, tyre pressure and condition

Check the following regularly:

dangrous

If brake fluid is too low it can be _________

maintenance free battery, water, cell plates

You do not have to check battery level unless it is ____________ _____ _________. It may need topping up with distilled _______ just above the ____ _____.

once, cold, heavy, fuel, braking

Check tyre pressure at least ____ a week. Dot his when their ____ for more accurate reading. Under inflated tyres can make steering feel _____, increase ____ consumption, and affect _____.

1.6, ¾, circumference, deep, side walls

Tyre Condition:

• Tread on car/trailer tyres must be at least ___ mm deep across the central __ of the breadth of the tyre and around the entire ___________

• illegal to have tyres with ____ cuts in ____ _____

braking system, suspension, wheel alignment

uneven wear on the tyres can be caused by faults in the:

vibrate

What may happen if wheels are unbalanced?

warning light on the dashboard

Tell you about the performance of the engine and warn you of any faults

ABS warning light

• This should go out when the vehicle’s travelling at 5-10 mph or 8-16 km/h

• if not, have it hecked by a qualified mechanic

‘bounce’ vehicle by pushign down hard over each wheel — no more than one rebound when released

How to check the condition of the shock absorbers?

steering vibrates(need the wheels to be balanced), vehicle pulls to one side when breaking(may need adjusting)

when do you need to consult a garage?

children under 14 wear a suitable restraint

You as the driver as responsible in ensuring that:

active airbag, injuries

Never fit a facing baby seat in a seat protect by an _____ ______:

• this could cause fatal ______

• must be deactivated first

convex mirrors

give a wider view but can make vehicles look further away than they are

dipped headlights(important that other road users see you), us fog lights for thick fog

What to do in poor visibility?

park in direction of traffic, switch parking lights on if speed limit is over 30mph

How to leaver your car on a two-way road at night?

hazard warning lights

fitted so you can warn drivers of hazard ahead like when:

• you’ve broken down

• queuing traffic on a dual carriageway/motorway

Don’t use them as an excuse to park illegally, even for a short-time

advanced driver assistance systems(ADAS)

a group of technological features designed to improve road safety

• most modern cars are fitted with several ADAS features — e.g. anti-lock braking systems — high beam assist and cruise control

engage steering lock, remove keys, lock car even if leaving for just short time, taking or locking any contents, don’t leave vehicle registration document in car, park in well lite/secure place

How do you ensure security by making it as difficult as possible for thieves to break into your car?

anti-theft alarm or immobiliser, visible security device(steering wheel/handbrake lock), etch vehicle registration number on windows

How to make it difficult for the opportunist thief?

radios/in-car entertainment

What are the prime targets of car thiefs?

in front of entrances, at/near bus stops, opposite/within 10m of a junction, near brow of a hill, wheelchair access kerb, bend/opposite a side road

Avoid parking your vehicle where it would cause an obstruction to other road users, such as:

a level crossing, zigzag line at a pedestrian crossing

By stopping or parking on or near here, this would block the view of pedestrians and drivers, and endanger people trying to use the crossing

improve road safety, reduce exhaust emissions, reduce fuel consumption

Fuel-efficient manner:

Reduce speed, plan ahead to ensure smooth driving, change to use highest possible gear, regularly tune and service vehicle, ensure tyres well inflated

What to do to protect the environment?

15%

Vehicles travelling at 70 mph use up to __% more fuel than those traveling at 50 mph

unnecessary loads, leaving empty roof rack on car, over-revving engine in lower gears, leaving engine running

What to avoid?

better fuel economy, cleaner exhaust emissions

What does getting your car serviced reguarly ensure?

3 years

Vehicles older than _ years will need to pass an emisisons test as part of the MOT test

local authority site or garage

Where should you dispose old engine oil and battery?

11:30 pm and 7 am

Don’t use horn in built up areas between _____ pm and _ am unless another vehicle poses a danger

oil, water, tyre pressure — breakdown

What should you check in your vehicle prior to long journeys? Continuous high speeds could increase the risk of _________

plan route, avoid busy times, allocate lots of time for journeys

You’ll have an easier and pleasant ride if you: