Introduction to the Automotive and Heavy Vehicle Industry

Automotive and heavy vehicle technology includes the:

• Production of Motor Vehicles

• Maintenance of Motor Vehicles

• Diagnosis and Repair of Motor Vehicles

• All of the Above

Transportation technology has been around for how long?

• 15 years

• 30 years

• 50 years

• Over 100 years

Which vehicle was the first to be mass produced?

• Ford Model T

• Ford Mustang

• Ford F-150

• Ford Focus

The 1908 Ford Model T with the 2.9 liter engine, had how many horsepower?

• 20 Horsepower

• 200 Horsepower

• 300 Horsepower

• 350 Horsepower

The 2007 Ford Mustang V8 with the 4.6 Liter engine, had how many horsepower?

• 30 horsepower

• 150 horsepower

• 700 horsepower

• 900 horsepower

Repairing modern vehicles requires specialized training and an investment in tools and equipment:

• True

• False

Today's technician will likely encounter a need to use handheld technology to diagnose, initialize, and/or calibrate high-tech equipment such as:

• Radars

• Cameras

• Computers

• Air Bag Components

• All of the Above

Many shops don't require technicians to be certified before working on specific systems:

• True

• False

Most technicians work inside a shop and have 1 or 2 service bays. What is a service bay?

• A spot to sit down and relax

• A place to buy snacks

• A space to service vehicles

• A place to talk with your friends and family

Your education in the classroom as well as your shop experiences, can strengthen your ability to work on vehicles and other mechanical objects such as:

• Appliance Repair

• Basic Plumbing

• Electrical

• Air Conditioning

• All of the Above