Vehicle Inspection Quiz

What things should you check during a trip?

• Instruments, air pressure gauge, temperature gauges

• Radio, seat covers, air freshener

• Cup holders, floor mats, seat belts

• Window tint, sunroof, GPS

Name some key steering system parts.

• Steering wheel, tie rods, steering shaft

• Brake pads, rotors, calipers

• Exhaust pipe, muffler, catalytic converter

• Alternator, battery, spark plugs

Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection?

• To prevent theft

• To avoid losing it

• To ensure the vehicle cannot be started

• To keep it clean

What should you do when accelerating a vehicle with a manual transmission?

• Release the parking brake immediately.

• Engage the clutch before taking your foot off the brake.

• Use rough acceleration to gain speed quickly.

• Apply the hand valve to roll back.

What is the recommended action if the drive wheels begin to spin on a slippery surface?

• Increase acceleration.

• Apply the parking brake.

• Take your foot off the accelerator.

• Turn the steering wheel sharply.

How should you hold the steering wheel to maintain control?

• With one hand at the top.

• With both hands on opposite sides.

• With one hand at the bottom.

• With both hands on the same side.

What should you do to stop a vehicle smoothly?

• Push the brake pedal down quickly.

• Use the parking brake.

• Gradually apply brake pressure.

• Shift to a higher gear.

What is a key safety tip for backing a vehicle?

• Back quickly to save time.

• Use mirrors on one side only.

• Avoid backing whenever possible.

• Back toward the right side.

Why is it important to use a helper when backing a vehicle?

• To increase speed.

• To see blind spots you cannot see.

• To avoid using mirrors.

• To reduce the need for signals.

What is the first step in the basic method for shifting up in a manual transmission vehicle?

• Release clutch and press accelerator at the same time.

• Release accelerator, push in clutch and shift to neutral at the same time.

• Push in clutch and shift to the higher gear at the same time.

• Let engine and gears slow down to the rpm required for the next gear.