Drivers ed (Module 9)

the coolant in the engine is too hot

The temperature light will come on in your vehicle when

- your electrical system is in trouble

- your battery has a low charge

- turn off as many electrical devices as possible

When the alternator light comes on

it means your ABS system is working

If your anti-lock braking system light comes on briefly when you start the car,

the tires will pull sharply in the direction of the blowout

If a front tire blows out

lift foot off accelerator and brake GENTLY ONLY IF NECESSARY

If you experience a blowout, you should

shift to neutral

If, while driving, the accelerator pedal gets stuck and the engine is racing

- it will become flooded

- there may be a strong odor of gasoline

- the engine may not start

If too much fuel and not enough air reaches the engine,

- pump the brakes

- shift to a lower gear

- use the parking brake to gradually slow the vehicle down

If you experience brake failure, you should

continue steering until you can safely get off the roadway

If you experience power steering failure, you should

battery, starter and alternator

The major components of the electrical system are

true

It is not good for the steering system to be turned beyond its maximum range.

false

Springs and shock absorbers are part of the steering system.

true

Uneven tire wear may indicate problems with the suspension system.

true

Underinflated tires may lead to blowouts.

false

Most new vehicles have carburetors.

false

The anti-lock brake system engages every time the driver applies the brakes.

true

A grinding noise when ABS is activated is normal.

true

ABS detects impending wheel lock-up and thus allows the tires to keep rolling.

false

When ABS activates, you should pump the brakes to keep it working.

true

If your wheels are sliding, you will not be able to steer the vehicle.

True

ABS was first developed for aircraft.

false

If you feel the brake pulsating when ABS is working, you should immediately take your vehicle to a service center.

true

If your ABS is not working correctly, a warning light will come on.

true

Stopping distance may be longer on some surfaces when using ABS.

true

ABS allows you to steer while applying maximum braking pressure.

reduce speed and pass when it is safe

expect the unexpected

When encountering a bicyclist on a roadway,

True

A driver must treat moped riders with the same care given to any other vehicle driver.

- areas around a truck that the truck driver cannot see

- areas where vehicles should not "hang out"

"No Zone" areas are

inattention

Most railroad fatalities are caused by

25

Vehicles should display a slow moving vehicle sign when traveling at speeds less than

false

Bicycles are not treated as vehicles in North Carolina.

true

When following a truck, you should stay far enough behind the vehicle to see the side mirrors.

false

Bicyclists are required by law to stay in the right lane at all times.

true

Speed limits are reduced, and the fines double for speed violators in work zones.

true

You do not require a driver's license to operate farm machinery.