Drive right - Chapter 3

What should you do if the brake system warning light comes on?

• Gradually stop, have the vehicle towed, and have the problem corrected.

• Stop and add brake fluid.

• Stop and immediately remove the brake cable.

• Drive fast to a service station.

The last thing to do when leaving your car is to

• check the inside and outside mirrors.

• lock all doors

• put the keys in your hand.

• glance over your left shoulder.

When using stick shift gears, neutral is

• never used when the engine is running

• the crossbar of the pattern.

• used for parking

• used for parking

Attempting to start an engine that is already running may result in

• warning lights being illuminated.

• electrical system damage.

• expensive starter damage.

• damage to the selector lever.

When shifting gears in a stickshift vehicle,

• always shift from first to second at 15 mph.

• always shift from third to fourth at 40 mph.

• there is no single correct speed for shifting.

• shift gears every 15 mph.

The material you should use in the windshield washer container

• should be water, especially in winter.

• is usually a special windshield washing solution.

• should never be used in hot weather.

• is the same as for engine coolant.

For a routine stop, which of the following would be the safest and most efficient use of your brakes?

• Make an easy stop over a long distance without braking

• Make a firm, quick stop with rolling wheels.

• Flash your brake lights, then brake gradually.

• Gradually decrease your brake pressure as you near your stopping point.

The alternator warning light indicates

• the alternator is working OK.

• the alternator is checking itself out.

• the alternator is too hot.

• trouble in the electrical system.

When entering a car from the street side,

• check for traffic to the right.

• approach from the front of the car.

• hold the door open to protect yourself.

• approach from the back of the car.

Riding the clutch

• causes needless clutch wear.

• allows you to shift quickly.

• decreases clutch wear

• causes transmission damage.