Braking system

What is the main function of brakes in a vehicle?

• To change the vehicle's direction

• To maintain the vehicle's speed

• To stop the vehicle by using friction

• To accelerate the vehicle

What was the simple concept shared by almost all vehicles to come to a stop?

• Using gravity

• Applying friction

• Increasing speed

• Changing gears

Who was the first car maker to put a drum on a wheel to assist with braking?

• Karl Benz

• Enzo Ferrari

• Henry Ford

• Wilhelm Maybach

What is the major drawback of drum brakes under intense conditions?

• They become too cold

• They become too efficient

• They get really hot

• They produce too much noise

What type of brakes use pressurized fluid to push the brakes?

• Mechanical brakes

• Air brakes

• Hydraulic brakes

• Electromagnetic brakes

By what year were hydraulic brakes the only braking systems left in cars?

• 1980

• 1970

• 1960

• 1950

What is a major advantage of disk brakes over drum brakes?

• They cool off better

• They are easier to maintain

• They require more pressure from the pedal

• They are cheaper to manufacture

In what year did Citroen become the first company to put disk brakes on production cars?

• 1945

• 1955

• 1965

• 1975

What material are most brake pads made of?

• Wood

• Semi-metallic material

• Pure steel

• Rubber

What usually indicates that your brake pads are almost out?

• The brakes squeal

• The car changes direction

• The car accelerates

• The brakes become silent