MVA driving school test unit 3 Flashcards | Quizlet

What does a red indicator light on a dashboard indicate?

A serious vehicle malfunction that must be addressed immediately.

What type of dashboard indicator light signals a serious vehicle malfunction that must be addressed immediately?

A red indicator light.

What is the purpose of a pre-entry check?

It allows drivers to check for anyone behind the vehicle, leaking fluids, and for low or flat tires.

During a pre-entry check, what should a driver check for directly behind the vehicle?

Anyone behind the vehicle.

What fluid issue does a driver look for during a pre-entry check?

Leaking fluids.

What tire conditions are inspected during a pre-entry check?

Low or flat tires.

According to MD law, who should be wearing a seat belt?

All passengers and the driver regardless of age or position in the vehicle.

Under MD law, what two factors do not exempt someone from wearing a seat belt?

Age or position in the vehicle.

What is the primary function of a parking brake?

It is used to secure a vehicle when parked.

What does the gas symbol indicate when lit?

A vehicle's gas tank is empty or nearing empty.

What does an illuminated oil symbol indicate?

A vehicle's oil needs to be changed.

What does the battery symbol indicate when lit?

A vehicle's electrical system is not working properly and a driver needs to stop as soon as possible.

What action must a driver take when the battery symbol illuminates?

A driver needs to stop as soon as possible.

Why is a coolant leak dangerous for animals?

It is attractive to and poisonous for animals.

What engine consequence can occur due to a lack of coolant?

It can cause your engine to overheat and cause damage to your radiator.

What vehicle component can be damaged if lack of coolant causes the engine to overheat?

Your radiator.

What is NOT an advantage of Enhanced mirror settings according to the test?

Blind spots are minimized.

What is true about safe driving regarding seatbelts and crash injuries?

Seatbelts may cause injury in a crash, but will cause fewer injuries than if a driver was not belted.

Which symbol illuminates when a vehicle's electrical system is not working properly?

The battery symbol.

Which symbol illuminates when a vehicle's oil needs to be changed?

The oil symbol.

Which symbol illuminates when a vehicle's gas tank is empty or nearing empty?

The gas symbol.

What mechanism is used to secure a vehicle when parked?

A parking brake.

What are the two major dangers of a coolant leak?

It is attractive to and poisonous for animals, and any lack of coolant can cause your engine to overheat and damage your radiator.

What three items does a pre-entry check allow drivers to look for?

Anyone behind the vehicle, leaking fluids, and low or flat tires.

In a crash, do belted drivers experience more or fewer injuries than unbelted drivers?

Fewer injuries (seatbelts cause fewer injuries than if a driver was not belted).