L2 - 7290-602 Award in Safe Main Elec & Hybrid Vehicles

What type of electric vehicle uses a small engine to run a generator to maintain charge in the high voltage battery?

• Extended range.

• Plug-in hybrid.

• Mild hybrid.

• Fuel cell.

What does the term BEV stand for?

• Basic electric vehicle.

• Battery electric vehicle.

• Basic electronic vehicle.

• Battery electronic vehicle.

Where can technical information for a mild hybrid be found?

• Vehicle logbook.

• Internal job card.

• Manufacturer's website.

• Component instructions.

How are high voltage cables most likely identified?

• By their colour.

• By their location.

• By their sectional area.

• By their insulation material.

What is the name of the government body that issues guidelines on working with electric vehicles?

• Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.

• Economic Commission for Europe.

• Health and Safety Executive.

• Department for Transport.

Where are isolation safety procedures located?

• Component manufacturer's leaflet.

• Vehicle manufacturer's information.

• Health and Safety Executive guidance.

• Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency website.

Why is it important to follow the manufacturer’s guidance when connecting an auxiliary power source to an electric vehicle?

• To maintain the supplier's vehicle warranty.

• To reduce the risk of battery thermal runaway.

• To prevent damage to the vehicle electrical systems.

• To increase the amperage output at the starter motor.

What does this warning sign alert people to?

• High voltage.

• Magnetic field.

• Corrosive acid.

• Oxidising agent.

What action should be taken to minimise the risk to colleagues when working on an electric vehicle?

• Report on the company job card.

• Inform the workshop manager.

• Place barriers around the vehicle.

• Contact the vehicle manufacturer.

What should be the first action taken if a loose connection on a high voltage cable is discovered?

• Make the vehicle electrically safe.

• Remove the high voltage battery.

• Contact the vehicle manufacturer.

• Tighten the high voltage component.