Vehicle Safety and Maintenance

Flashcards covering vehicle maintenance needs, safety checks, and Connecticut driving laws based on lecture notes.

Braking system

The only way to stop a vehicle; should be checked if they make a lot of noise.

Lights

Includes turn signals, brake lights, tail lights, and headlights to alert other drivers; can be checked from the ouside of the car.

Windshild wipers, and windows

Components that must be kept clean of glare, rain, snow, frost, and ick; blades should be replaced if they stop working well.

Tires

Components that, if worn or bald, can increase stop distance, make turning diet, and increase hydroplaying.

Suspension system

Helps control the vehicle and provides comfort over various road conditions; get checked if the vehide moves or bounces a lot.

Exhaust system

Helps reduce ecotiangine noise and move hot gasses; can cause death if leaky.

Engine

A system that, if poor, can pollute the air, not start, give out while driving, waste fuel, or lose power.

Green Driving

Involves checking fuel effency before buying a car and driving smart to help emmisions.

Steering system

Should be checked if it becomes difficult to control direction, is hard to turn, or does not turn with the wheel.

Horn

Equipment used to worn other drivers.

Seat Belts

Safety equipment that must always be fasten; the driver should ensure passengers also do so.

Mirrors

Items that should be checked along with the seat before you dave.

Loose Objects

Items that should not be in the car or on the ground where they can roll under pdals.

Ct Seat Belt Laws

Law stating it is illegal to drive or be a passenger without a seatbelt; driver and passenger can be fined up to $75$.