Basic Vehicle Components, Safety & Pre-Driving Procedures

A set of question-and-answer flashcards covering vehicle control devices, visibility aids, restraint and anti-theft systems, dashboard gauges, communication devices, transmission types, and key steps in the pre-driving procedure.

Which pedal is primarily used to slow down or stop a moving vehicle?

a. Accelerator pedal
b. Clutch pedal
c. Brake pedal
d. Parking brake pedal

c. Brake pedal

Which braking device keeps a parked car from rolling, especially on hills?

a. Foot brake
b. Parking brake
c. Engine brake
d. Anti-lock brake

b. Parking brake

What control allows a driver to move the seat forward, backward, up, or down for comfort and safety?

a. Steering wheel adjustment
b. Mirror adjustment
c. Seat-position controls
d. Climate controls

c. Seat-position controls

Which devices regulate cabin temperature for comfort?

a. Air vents and defroster
b. Windshield wipers and washer
c. Air conditioner and heater
d. Sun visors and mirrors

c. Air conditioner and heater

What interior component controls the direction and amount of airflow inside the cabin?

a. Air conditioner
b. Heater
c. Air vents
d. Defroster

c. Air vents

Which system provides illumination for night driving and seeing the road ahead?

a. Windshield wipers
b. Vehicle lights
c. Sun visors
d. Rearview mirrors

b. Vehicle lights

What device clears rain, snow, or debris from the windshield to maintain visibility?

a. Defroster
b. Sun visors
c. Windshield wipers and washer
d. Side-view mirrors

c. Windshield wipers and washer

Which hinged flap blocks direct sunlight to reduce glare for the driver and passengers?

a. Head restraint
b. Sun visor
c. Rearview mirror
d. Dashboard

b. Sun visor

What feature removes condensation or frost from the inside of the windshield and rear window?

a. Air conditioning
b. Windshield wipers
c. Sun visors
d. The defroster

d. The defroster

Which mirrors give the driver a view of traffic behind and to the sides of the vehicle?

a. Blind spot monitors
b. Rearview and side-view mirrors
c. Headlight reflectors
d. Dash mirrors

b. Rearview and side-view mirrors

What restraint system quickly inflates in a collision to protect occupants from impact?

a. Seatbelts
b. Head restraints
c. Air bags
d. Door locks

c. Air bags

Which seat component helps limit whiplash by supporting the back of the head?

a. Seatbelt buckle
b. Seat cushion
c. Head restraints
d. Armrest

c. Head restraints

What audible warning sounds if the key is left in the ignition or lights are left on?

a. The horn
b. The engine warning light
c. The ignition buzzer
d. The turn signal click

c. The ignition buzzer

Which is a passive anti-theft device that prevents unauthorized entry into the vehicle?

a. Car alarm
b. Immobilizer
c. Door locks
d. GPS tracker

c. Door locks

Which instrument displays the vehicle’s current speed?

a. Odometer
b. Fuel gauge
c. Speedometer
d. Tachometer

c. Speedometer

Which instrument records the total number of miles the vehicle has traveled?

a. Speedometer
b. Trip meter
c. Fuel gauge
d. Odometer

d. Odometer

What gauge tells the driver how much fuel remains in the tank?

a. Temperature gauge
b. Oil pressure gauge
c. Fuel gauge
d. Alternator gauge

c. Fuel gauge

Which warning light indicates that the battery is not being charged properly?

a. Check engine light
b. Oil pressure warning light
c. Alternator warning light
d. Brake warning light

c. Alternator warning light

Which dashboard indicator alerts the driver to an overheating engine?

a. Oil pressure gauge
b. Temperature gauge
c. Fuel gauge
d. Speedometer

b. Temperature gauge

What warning light comes on when engine oil pressure is too low?

a. Tire pressure warning light
b. Brake warning light
c. Oil-pressure warning light
d. Check engine light

c. Oil-pressure warning light

Which dashboard light warns of a problem with the anti-lock braking system (ABS)?

a. Check engine light
b. ABS warning light
c. Traction control light
d. Parking brake light

b. ABS warning light

What dashboard indicator illuminates when the vehicle’s computer detects an engine or emissions issue?

a. Oil change reminder
b. Low fuel light
c. Check engine light
d. Service due light

c. Check engine light

Which lights communicate a driver’s intention to turn or change lanes?

a. Headlights
b. Parking lights
c. Directional signals
d. Emergency flashers

c. Directional signals

What set of flashing lights is used to signal a roadside emergency or vehicle breakdown?

a. Headlights
b. Brake lights
c. Emergency flashers
d. Turn signals

c. Emergency flashers

Which external lights make a parked or slow-moving vehicle visible at dawn or dusk?

a. Headlights
b. Taillights
c. Fog lights
d. Parking lights

d. Parking lights

What audible device is used to alert other road users of your presence?

a. Siren
b. Buzzer
c. Horn
d. Turn signal clicker

c. Horn

During the external pre-driving check, what area should the driver visually inspect first?

a. Under the hood
b. The surrounding area for obstacles
c. The tire pressure
d. The fluid levels

b. The surrounding area for obstacles

What two tire conditions must be checked during the pre-driving inspection?

a. Tire age and brand
b. Tire pressure and tread wear pattern
c. Tire size and material
d. Tire rotation and balance

b. Tire pressure and tread wear pattern

Which type of transmission shifts gears automatically without driver input?

a. Manual transmission
b. Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
c. Automatic transmission
d. Dual-clutch transmission

c. Automatic transmission

Which transmission requires the driver to manually select gears using a clutch pedal?

a. Automatic transmission
b. Manual transmission
c. Semi-automatic transmission
d. Direct-drive transmission

b. Manual transmission

What pedal disengages the engine from the drivetrain

c. Clutch pedal