Basic Car Maintenance and Safety - test review

What is the first step in changing a tire after you have pulled to a safe location?

• Loosen the lug nuts

• Use the jack to lift the vehicle

• Turn on hazard lights

• Apply parking brake

In what order should you loosen and tighten the lug nuts when changing a tire?

• Clockwise

• Counterclockwise

• Star Pattern

• It doesn't matter

What are the next steps in checking the oil in your vehicle after you have turned off the engine and made sure it is on level ground?

• Remove the dipstick and wipe with a clean, lint free cloth

• Remove the dipstick, check the level and then reinsert properly

• Remove the dipstick and add oil

Where can you find the proper tire pressure for your vehicle? Select all that are appropriate

• Sticker on the inside of the driver's side door jamb

• Owner's manual

• Under the hood

• Inside the wheel well

What tools are needed to change a flat tire?

• Jack, lug wrench

• Lug wrench, dipstick

• Jack, air compressor

• Gauge, air compressor

Which are correct steps for changing a flat tire? (mark all that are correct)

• Pull to safe location on level ground

• Loosen lug nuts

• Apply parking brake

• Write down PSI for all tires

You should never loosen the lug nuts before lifting the vehicle with a jack when changing a tire?

• True

• False

Which direction should you loosen the lug nuts? (mark all that apply)

• Always push down

• Always pull up

• Lefty loosey

• Righty tighty

If not placed in the correct position the jack could damage your vehicle.

• True

• False

After placing the spare tire on the vehicle you should...

• Replace the lug nuts and tighten by hand

• Replace the lug nuts and tighten with lug wrench

• Remove the jack

• Tighten lug nuts in a circular pattern