Automotive Knowledge Test

What is this called?

• Rim

• Crankshaft

• Tire

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Fun Fact: The lines in your tire tread are known as sipes.

Name this part from a bike.

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Fun Fact: The earliest motorcycles did not have handlebars instead, they were steered using a series of levers and pedals. The first handlebars appeared in the late 1800s and were simply a straight bar that connected to the front wheel.

What is the use of this in a car? Pick 2 Answers.

• Accelerate

• Changing Lanes

• Reversing

• Anti lock braking

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Fun Fact: The first car to have electrically adjustable side mirrors was the 1980 BMW 7 Series.

What is this called?

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Fun Fact: The first modern highway in the world was the German autobahn, which was completed in 1932. It had no speed limit at the time, but today most parts of the autobahn have a recommended speed limit of 130 km/h (80 mph).

What type of car is this?

• Sedan

• SUV

• Truck

• Van

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Fun Fact: The word "sedan" comes from the Italian word "sedia" which means "chair".

What is the main source to run an engine?

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Fun Fact: The world's first gasoline filling station was opened in 1907 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA

What drivetrain does this car use?

• FWD (Front Wheel Drive)

• RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)

• AWD (All Wheel Drive)

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Fun Fact: RWD cars have a weight distribution that is biased towards the rear wheels, which allows for better acceleration and handling.