How to Drive Chapter 16

When your vehicle's engine is checked and maintained as recommended in its owner manual you may expect to:

• Reduce air pollution
• Get better gas mileage
• Reduce the likelihood of expensive repairs
• All of the above are correct

Tires with low tread depth:

• Are best to keep your vehicle from hydroplaning
• Provide the greatest traction possible for your vehicle on wet surfaces
• Increase the possibility of hydroplaning
• Will wear unevenly

It is important to conduct routine preventive maintenance on your vehicle because:

• It is the law
• It will help to prevent breakdowns
• It will keep your vehicle warranty in effect until your vehicle is sold
• It makes your vehicle appear cleaner

Which is not considered a vehicle operating system:

• Stereo system
• Fuel system
• Lubricating system
• Safety system

If your exhaust system leaks, the greatest danger is:

• Your engine will overheat
• You will suffer greatly reduced fuel milage
• You will not be able to start your vehicle
• Carbon monoxide may enter your vehicle

You should replace your tires:

• When the tread wear indicator bars show across the tread
• When they are smooth
• Every 10,000 miles
• Once a year

Not having your headlights aimed properly is dangerous because:

• You will not be able to flash from low to high beams when an oncoming vehicle does not dim its high beams
• You may blind to other drivers that are approaching you
• Your steering will not be responsive
• You may not be aware you are driving faster at night

Under-inflated tires will:

• Not have an effect on fuel economy
• Improve fuel economy
• Provide a harsher ride
• Decrease fuel economy

______ helps reduce tailpipe emissions and your personal fuel cost.

• Ethanol fuel
• Carpooling
• Diesel fuel
• Speeding

When purchasing new tires, cost is the most important factor.

• True
• False