SAE AUTO QUIZ SAMPLE

What is the function of the transmission in a vehicle?

• • Automatic gear shifting

• • Pumping fuel to the engine

• • Monitoring tire pressure

• • Steering wheel control

Which gas is commonly used as a fuel in internal combustion engines?

• • Oxygen

• • Hydrogen

• • Nitrogen

• • Gasoline

What safety feature in a car is designed to inflate upon impact to protect the occupants?

• • Air conditioning system

• • Airbag

• • Windshield wipers

• • Radio

Which type of engine uses a combination of an internal combustion engine and an electric motor for power?

• • Diesel engine

• • Hybrid engine

• • Rotary engine

• • V8 engine

In an automobile, what does ABS stand for?

• • Anti-Brake System

• • Anti-Blind Spot

• • Anti-Bump Suspension

• • Anti-Lock Braking System

What part of a car's engine is responsible for igniting the air-fuel mixture?

• • Battery

• • Spark plug

• • Carburetor

• • Radiator

Which component of the car's suspension system helps reduce vibrations and shocks on rough roads?

• • Steering wheel

• • Shock absorber

• • Brake pedal

• • Exhaust pipe

What is the purpose of the catalytic converter in a vehicle?

• • To increase fuel efficiency

• • To convert harmful exhaust gases into less harmful ones

• • To control the radio volume

• • To adjust tire pressure

What is the recommended tire pressure for most cars, typically found in the owner's manual?

• • 10 PSI (Pounds per Square Inch)

• • 20 PSI (Pounds per Square Inch)

• • 30 PSI (Pounds per Square Inch)

• • 40 PSI (Pounds per Square Inch)

What is the purpose of the differential in a vehicle's drivetrain?

• • To steer the car

• • To adjust the seat position

• • To control the air conditioning

• • To allow the wheels to rotate at different speeds when turning