Learning Objectives - Transmission System

The function of a transmission system is:

• to generate electricity

• to transfer power from the engine to the wheels

• to cool the engine

• to control the brakes

Name two components of a transmission system.

• Gearbox and clutch

• Radiator and battery

• Steering wheel and horn

• Headlights and wipers

Manual and automatic transmissions differ in:

• The way gears are shifted

• The color of the car

• The type of fuel used

• The number of wheels

List one basic maintenance task for a transmission system.

• Checking fluid levels

• Painting the exterior

• Replacing tires

• Adjusting headlights

Fill in the blank: A transmission system adjusts power depending on _______ and load.

• speed

• temperature

• voltage

• frequency

Fill in the blank: A transmission system enables vehicle movement _______ and backward.

• forward

• sideways

• upward

• downward

A transmission system can be manual or _____. Fill in the blank.

• automatic

• hydraulic

• electric

• mechanical

Which of the following is NOT a main component of a transmission system?

• Clutch

• Gearbox

• Driveshaft

• Radiator

The main components of a transmission system include the clutch, gearbox, driveshaft, differential, and axle.

• True

• False

Look at the diagram showing the process from engine to wheels. Fill in the blank: The component connected directly to the engine is the _____?

• clutch

• differential

• axle

• brake