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Tire Quiz

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The purpose of the suspension system is to:
a)
a) allow for vehicle to travel straight
b)
b) allow the vehicle to stay in contact with the road
c)
c) allow the vehicle to have a comfortable ride.
d)
d) answers b & c
2.
The purpose of the steering system is to:
a)
steer the vehicle.
b)
provide stability to the vehicle.
c)
allow the vehicle to travel straight.
d)
provide a place for the tires.
3.
The purpose of the tires are to:
a)
steer the vehicle.
b)
provide stability to the vehicle.
c)
allow the vehicle to travel straight.
d)
provide contact with the roadway.
4.
Where is the proper tire size information located on the vehicle?
a)
In the owner's manual.
b)
On the internet.
c)
On or near the b-pillar.
d)

All of the answers.

5.
The "P" in P205/55R16 stands for:
a)
perfecttion
b)
passenger
c)
proper
d)
permenant
6.
The "R" in P205/55R16 stands for:
a)

radial

b)
re-run
c)

radius

d)
run flat
7.
The load index is:
a)
how much the engine weighs.
b)

how much the weight each of the tires can hold.

c)
the total weight of the vehicle.
d)

the weight of the vehicle including the passengers.

8.
The treadwear rating is:
a)
how long the engine will last.
b)
how long the vehicle will last.
c)
how long the tire will last.
d)
how long the transmission will last.
9.
The traction rating is:
a)
how well the engine performs in wet conditions.
b)
how long the transmission will perform in wet conditions.
c)
how long the vehicle will perform in wet conditions.
d)
how long the tire will perform in wet conditions.
10.
The temperature rating is:
a)
tire’s ability to operate at high speeds without failing.
b)
transmision's ability to operate at high speeds without failing.
c)
engine's ability to operate at high speeds without failing.
d)
vehicle's ability to operate at high speeds without failing.
11.
The tire speed rating is:
a)
The maximum safe speed for a transmission.
b)
The maximum safe speed for an engine.
c)
The maximum safe speed for a vehicle.
d)
The maximum safe speed for a tire.
12.
The tread is:
a)
the part of the tire that touches the roadway.
b)
the side of the tire that you see.
c)
the inside of the tire that you don't see.
d)
the inner wall of the tire that supports the tire.
13.
The sidewall is:
a)
the bottom of the tire.
b)
the side of the tire.
c)
the inside of the tire.
d)
the inner wall of the tire.
14.
The beads are:
a)
the bottom of the tire.
b)
the side of the tire.
c)
the inside of the tire.
d)
the parts of the tire in contact with the rim.
15.
A snow tire has what symbol on it?
a)
An oak leaf.
b)
A snow flake inside a mountain.
c)
A maple leaf.
d)
A snow person.
16.
Which organization created the UTQG?
a)
United State Department of the Transit Affairs
b)
United State Department of the Transportation
c)
United State Department of the Treasury
d)
United State Department of the Trade
17.
What is the BEST UTQG treadwear rating?
a)
100
b)
500
c)
900
d)
1000
18.
What is the BEST UTQG traction rating?
a)
AA
b)
A
c)
B
d)
C
19.
What is the best UTQG temperature rating?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
20.
What is a SAFE tread depth for tires?
a)
below 2/32"
b)
between 3/32" and 4/32"
c)

above 5/32"

21.
Does tire pressure affect fuel consumption?
a)
Yes
b)
No
22.
The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is:
a)
the system that tells the driver how heavy the vehicle is.
b)
the system that tells the driver if they are skidding.
c)
The system that tells the driver if the vehicle is over weight.
d)
The system that tells the driver that a tire is deflated (or flat).
23.

Generally, how long will tires last if they are not used ("Shelf Life")?

a)

about 3 years

b)

about 6 years

c)

about 9 years

d)

about 12 years

24.

When do tires NEED balancing?

a)
At every oil change
b)
At least once a year
c)
Every six months
d)
When the tires are "wobbling."
25.
Generally, when are the tires rotated?
a)
At every oil change
b)
At least once a year
c)
Every six months
d)
Every other year.
26.
Where does the motorist find out how the tires are rotated?
a)
In the owner's manual.
b)
On or near the b-piller.
c)
On the internet.
d)

All of the answers.

27.
Where is the proper tire inflation information located on the vehicle?
a)
owner's manual
b)
on or near the b-pillar
c)
internet
d)

All of the answers

28.

An "S" speed rated tire has a higher speed rating than a "Z" rating?

a)

True

b)

False

29.

When was this tire manufactured?

a)

4th month of 2008

b)

4 week of August

c)

29th week of 2010

d)

Information not provided in this picture

30.

This wear pattern is caused by:

a)

Over inflation

b)

Under inflation

c)

Excessive Toe

d)

Excessive Camber

31.

Which statement is true about the pictured tool?

a)

This tool is recommended from removing fasteners

b)

This tool is used to apply a specific amount of torque to a fastener

c)

This tool is very rugged and does NOT need to be handled with care.

d)

Both A and B are correct

32.

What type of tread design does this tire have?

a)

Symmetrical

b)

Asymmetrical

c)

Directional

33.

What type of tread design does this tire have?

a)

Symmetrical

b)

Asymmetrical

c)

Directional

34.

What type of tread design does this tire have?

a)

Symmetrical

b)

Asymmetrical

c)

Directional

35.

Generally, how often are tires rotated, balanced, and aligned?

a)

10,000 miles

b)

6,000 miles

c)

when they feel like it

d)

when manufacture recommends

36.

What are our three major tire categories?

a)

Passenger, Performance, Light truck

b)

Directional, non directional, variable

c)

Symmetrical, asymmetrical

d)

Trailer, Directional, Truck tire

37.

Which way do you turn the lug nuts to LOOSEN them?

a)

counter-clockwise

b)

clockwise

c)

right

d)

toward the front bumper

38.

Where is the WORST place to change a tire?

a)

plenty of distance from traffic

b)

curved or sloping ground

c)

a completely flat surface

d)

a solid surface

39.

Where is the jack placed under the vehicle?

a)

at the jack points

(typically found on pinch weld)

b)

anywhere

c)

just behind the wheels

d)

under the front and rear bumpers

40.

About how high is the tire with the flat to be off the ground?

a)

about 1"-2"

b)

exactly 4 inches

c)

only 6 inches

d)

as high as the jack will go

41.

Once the replacement wheel is on the studs, what is done next?

a)

lower the jack

b)

tighten the lug nuts by hand and get a snug fit

c)

tighten only the top lug nuts

d)

nothing

42.

After the car is lowered, what is done next?

a)

nothing

b)

kick the tire

c)

tap on the hubcap

d)

tighten the lug nuts the rest of the way making sure not to over or undertighten

43.

Before starting to jack or raise the car to change the flat tire, what is done next?

a)

kick the wheels

b)

take off the tires

c)

loosen the lug nuts

d)

balance the tires

44.

YOU'RE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND YOUR TIRE BLOWS. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU DO?

a)
KEEP DRIVING UNTIL THE NEXT EXIT
b)
TURN UP THE RADIO AND IGNORE IT
c)
PULL OVER TO THE SAFEST SPOT ON THE SHOULDER
d)
CALL ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE BEFORE PULLING OVER
45.
WHICH OF TH ITEMS ARE NOT USED TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE?
a)
SPARE TIRE
b)
EMERGENCY JACK
c)
HAMMER
d)
TIRE IRON
46.

AFTER TURNING ON THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS AND MAKING SURE THE TIRE IS CHOCKED, WHAT IS DONE NEXT?

a)
RAISE THE CAR WITH THE JACK
b)
LOOSEN THE LUG NUTS
c)
REMOVE THE LUG NUTS
d)
LOOSEN AND REMOVE THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE WHEEL ON
47.

AFTER GATHERING THE TOOLS AND LOOSENING THE LUG NUTS, WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP?

a)
RAISE THE CAR WITH THE EMERGENCY JACK
b)
REMOVE THE LUG NUTS USING A TIRE IRON (LUG WRENCH)
c)
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE AN ADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY
d)
KEEP WAITING FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TO ARIVE
48.
AFTER RAISING THE CAR UNTIL THE TIRE IS OFF THE GROUND WITH THE JACK, THE NEXT STEP IS:
a)
GET UNDERNEATH THE CAR TO CHECK FOR ANY DAMAGE
b)
REMOVE THE FLAT TIRE AND PLACE IT UNDER THE CAR AS A JACK STAND
c)
SHAKE THE CAR TO MAKE SURE THE JACK IS ADEQUATELY SECURING THE CAR
d)
TURN OFF YOUR FLASHERS SO THE BATTERY DOESN'T DIE
49.
YOU'VE PLACED THE FLAT TIRE UNDER THE CAR WHAT IS YOUR NEXT STEP
a)
CALL FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE (BECAUSE THEY HAVEN'T ARIVED YET)
b)
LOWER THE EMERGENCY JACK
c)
TIGHTEN THE LUG NUTS WITH THE TIRE IRON (LUG WRENCH)
d)
PUT THE SPARE TIRE ON CAREFULLY AND HAD TIGHTEN THE LUG NUTS
50.

WHEN TIGHTENING THE LUG NUTS, WHICH PATTERN IS USED TO TIGHTEN THE LUG NUTS?

a)
CIRCLE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP
b)
CIRCLE, CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM
c)
STAR STARTING AT THE TOP AND MOVING AT A DIAGONAL FROM LUG TO LUG
d)
IT DOESN'T MATTER, JUST TIGHTEN AND GO!

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