WorksheetsUnit G: Life Survival (Automotive)
Total questions: 49
Worksheet time: 28mins
What warning light is this?
High/Low Tire Pressure
Engine Temperature
High/Low Coolant
Check Engine
What warning light is this?
High/Low Tire Pressure
Engine Temperature
High/Low Coolant
Low Battery
What warning light is this?
Check Engine
Engine Temperature
High/Low Coolant
Low Battery
What warning light is this?
High/Low Tire Pressure
Engine Temperature
High/Low Coolant
Low Battery
What warning light is this?
High/Low Tire Pressure
Engine Temperature
High/Low Coolant
Check Engine
How "urgent" is this warning light?
High urgency
Medium urgency
Low urgency
How "urgent" is this warning light?
High urgency
Medium urgency
Low urgency
How "urgent" is this warning light?
High urgency
Medium urgency
Low urgency
What light is this?
Traction Control
Traction Control Malfunction
Engine Start Indicator
Security Indicator
Airbag Malfunction Indicator
What is another word for "Tire Iron"?
Torque Wrench
Lug Wrench
Emergency Flashers
Where can you find the required PSI of your tires?
Owner's Manual
On the Door
On the Tire
All of these are correct
When driving in fog, what headlight settings should you use?
Bright lights + fog lights
Dim lights + Fog lights
Dim lights only
If you are out in the middle of Bowling Green and need to check your tread, what can you do?
Use a penny
Use a quarter
Call a tow truck
Put your spare tire on to be safe
Look at this dipstick. Which answer best describes what you see?
Oil is too high
Oil is too low
Oil is at a good level
What does coolant (aka antifreeze) do for a vehicle?
is used to reduce or regulate the engine temperature
is used to reduce friction (lubricate) and wear on moving parts and to clean the engine from sludge
is used to keep the windshield clean and free of dirt and grime
What does motor oil do for a vehicle?
is used to reduce or regulate the engine temperature
is used to reduce friction (lubricate) and wear on moving parts and to clean the engine from sludge
is used to keep the windshield clean and free of dirt and grime
What does wiper fluid do for a vehicle?
is used to reduce or regulate the engine temperature
is used to reduce friction (lubricate) and wear on moving parts and to clean the engine from sludge
is used to keep the windshield clean and free of dirt and grime
What is the best way to tighten lugnuts?
"Star" Pattern
Tighten lug nuts going clockwise
Tighten lug nuts going counter clockwise
"Square" pattern
After your vehicle in on the jack, how much of a clearance should your tire have from the ground?
3 inch clearance
6 inch clearance
10 inch clearance
2 foot clearance
ABS
Anti-lock braking system
Alpha braking system
Anti-braking system
Amphibious braking system
Which answer best describes traction control?
maintains a car's traction by limiting how much the wheels can spin (and slows down wheels that are too fast)
"pumps" the brakes for you instead of "locking" the brakes up
Uses all four wheels simultaneously
warns other drivers of an emergency situation you may be in or that your car is parked on the side of the road
Which answer best describes ABS?
maintains a car's traction by limiting how much the wheels can spin (and slows down wheels that are too fast)
"pumps" the brakes for you instead of "locking" the brakes up
Uses all four wheels simultaneously
warns other drivers of an emergency situation you may be in or that your car is parked on the side of the road
Which answer best describes four-wheel drive (4X4)?
maintains a car's traction by limiting how much the wheels can spin (and slows down wheels that are too fast)
"pumps" the brakes for you instead of "locking" the brakes up
Uses all four wheels simultaneously
warns other drivers of an emergency situation you may be in or that your car is parked on the side of the road
Which answer best describes hazard lights?
maintains a car's traction by limiting how much the wheels can spin (and slows down wheels that are too fast)
"pumps" the brakes for you instead of "locking" the brakes up
Uses all four wheels simultaneously
warns other drivers of an emergency situation you may be in or that your car is parked on the side of the road
How many battery terminals are found on your car's battery?
1
2
3
4
You always start with the ____ battery when putting on jumper cables.
Dead
Live
It does not matter
If you want to tighten a lugnut, screw, etc., which way would you turn?
Left
Right
If you want to loosen a lugnut, screw, etc., which way would you turn?
Left
Right
Which is the proper sequence in putting on jumper cables to jump-start a vehicle?
Positive (dead), positive (live), unpainted metal surface, negative (live)
Negative (live), negative (dead), positive (live), positive (dead)
Unpainted metal surface, positive (dead), negative (live), positive (live)
Positive (live), positive (dead), negative (live), positive (dead)
T/F: Red is the color for the negative terminal and black is the color for the positive terminal.
True
False
T/F: it is safe to drive a vehicle with missing lugnuts.
True
False
If you feel unsure or unsafe at any point while jump-starting a vehicle, what should you do?
Call for help
Do not attempt to jumpstart
Look up exactly how to jumpstart your vehicle online
All of the above are acceptable
T/F: Connecting the negative jumper clamp to the negative terminal could lead to sparking, which could cause the hydrogen gas from the battery to ignite and possibly explode. This is why we connect it to an unpainted metal surface.
True
False
Which is the proper sequence in taking off jumper cables to jump-start a vehicle?
Positive (newly charged), positive (live), unpainted metal surface, negative (live)
Negative (live), negative (newly charged), positive (live), positive (newly charged)
Negative (live), unpainted metal surface, positive (live), positive (newly charged)
Positive (live), positive (newly charged), negative (live), positive (newly charged)
T/F: you take off jumper cables in the reverse order in which you put them on.
True
False
T/F: All vehicles are different (e.g. spare tires, batteries, emergency brakes)
True
False
When does step #1 of changing a tire - "put tire-changing tools in your vehicle" - start?
As soon as you buy or start driving a vehicle
When your tire pressure warning light comes on
When your tire is flat
None of these are correct
You are driving 85 mph down I-65. Your tire blows out. In that moment, what is the first thing you should do?
Lock your emergency brake
Maintain control of your vehicle by placing both hands on the steering wheel
Find a safe place to pull over
Drive to the nearest tire shop
How do we make ourselves seen when we have a blown out or flat tire? Or in any emergency situation?
Turn on emergency lights
Get out of our vehicle and wave our hands in the middle of the road
Begin directing traffic
Finding a safe spot to pull over is very important in any emergency situation you encounter on the road. What should you always do when finding a safe spot to pull over?
Keep alert and aware of your surroundings
Keep emergency lights on
Try to find a flat section of pavement and avoid steep embankments (if possible)
You should do all of these things when finding a safe spot
Before starting to change a blown out or flat tire, what should you make sure you do before getting out of your vehicle?
Lock the emergency brake
Keep your emergency lights on
Find a safe spot
You need to do all of these things before getting out of your vehicle
T/F: You loosen the lugnuts on your flat tire before lifting your vehicle on a jack.
True
False
T/F: You loosen the lugnuts on your flat tire before lifting your vehicle on a jack.
True
False
T/F: You completely tighten each lugnut on the spare tire before lowering it on the jack.
True
False
How fast are you supposed to drive on a spare tire?
No more than 75 mph
No more than 50 mph
No more than 10 mph
No more than 25 mph
How far are you supposed to drive on a spare tire?
No more than 50 miles
No more than 100 miles
No more than 10 miles
No more than 250 miles
Look at Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. In JAG, the skills we learn help you achieve what level? (2 answers - click both!)
Physiological (Basic) Needs
Safety Needs
Love and Belonging
Esteem
