WorksheetsChapter 17 & 18 Practice Test
Total questions: 49
Worksheet time: 25mins
When traveling in a rental vehicle, if you are bumped by another vehicle or asked to stop to give advice or assistance, you should
drive to the nearest well-lit service area and ask for police assistance.
stop and help.
drive on to your destination.
return to your home.
When backing an RV,
turn your flashers on.
put your right hand on the bottom of the wheel and pull left.
get another person to stand beside and behind to guide you.
make big steering corrections.
The best place to load heavy objects in a car is...
in the bottom forward part of the trunk.
toward the rear of the vehicle.
in a roof-top carrier.
on a seat, secured by a seat belt.
Compared to cars, most trucks and recreational vehicles have
increased visibility in blind spots.
increased visibility to the rear.
restricted forward visibility.
increased forward visibility.
Towing a trailer behind a vehicle
doubles the time you need to brake.
increases acceleration ability.
does not affect fuel mileage.
increases fuel economy.
When selecting a route, you should keep in mind that
reducing hazards is more important than saving time.
increasing hazards saves time.
saving time is more important than reducing hazards.
reducing hazards saves time.
If a trailer starts to sway or "fishtail," what should you do?
steer to correct the fishtailing
steer straight down the center of your lane
brake hard immediately
pump the foot-brake pedal
You can get assistance as you prepare for long-distance travel from
watching travel shows on TV.
an auto or travel club.
local police officers.
the state driver's license office.
To conserve fuel and extend the life of your vehicle, you should
drive so you keep the engine cold.
plan ahead and combine short trips into one slightly longer one.
always take only short trips.
make accurate use of road maps.
Each time you drive, make a routine predriving check of
all fluid levels.
tires, lights, and controls.
oil and air filters.
the electrical system.
On winter trips, your vehicle might need
a reduction in tire pressure.
an increase in tire pressure.
tire chains or snow tires.
high heat radiator coolant.
The map scale
gives information about cities.
shows location of cities on the map.
tells the meanings of map symbols.
helps you to estimate mileage between cities.
Black numbers on a map indicate
the route number of a highway.
information about historic sites.
how long it takes to travel between cities.
distances between major intersections.
The thermostat controls the flow of
coolant to cool the engine.
air through the radiator.
oil through the engine.
fluid through the automatic transmission.
When driving a recreational vehicle, your blind spots are usually
larger on the right and smaller on the left side of the vehicle.
the same as with a car.
larger than with a car.
affected only at night.
When loading a trailer, where should you put the weight?
low, over the trailer's axle
at the rear of the trailer
both at the rear and front of the trailer
at the front of the trailer
You should do map planning for long-distance travel
before leaving on the trip.
at rest stops.
at the start of each day of the trip.
only when you get lost.
For winter trips, carry extra equipment including:
fuel to make a fire.
extra gasoline.
a shovel.
a complete set of tools.
Carbon monoxide is present in:
the exhaust gases of vehicles with loud mufflers only.
all exhaust gases from all gasoline engines.
the exhaust gases of poorly maintained vehicles only.
the exhaust gases of older vehicles only.
Choose a route that
takes more time.
has an acceptable number of hazards.
reduces travel time and the number of hazards you have to meet.
saves time but has more hazards.
Before a long trip, your engine system check should include
the muffler and catalytic converter.
the shock absorbers.
all fluids, belts, and hoses.
the tire pressures and tread.
Weather and traffic condition reports help you
drive the same route every day.
make necessary route changes.
drive as quickly as possible.
take short cuts.
Three features of a map that make it easy to estimate distances are
index, legend, and black numbers.
map scale, mileage chart, and colored numbers.
index, mileage chart, and longitudinal measurements.
mileage chart, latitudinal measurements, and colored symbols.
To stay alert while on a trip,
take a break every four hours.
drive all night.
drive only during the hours you are normally awake.
focus on your passengers.
Never remove a radiator cap on a hot engine because
the hot liquid inside will evaporate.
the hot liquid inside can scald you.
the hot liquid inside will cool down too much.
your vehicle then will not run.
Which of the following should you NOT do in preparation for a long trip?
pack emergency equipment
have maps and travel guides available
load the heaviest items in the back of your car's trunk
make sure you have an extra set of keys with you
The transmission enables the engine to deliver power to the drive wheels by
power steering system.
pistons
gears
spark plugs.
Colored numbers on a road map indicate
the type of road.
distances between cities, towns, and points of interest.
major road numbers.
elevation above sea level.
The legend on a map indicates
how to refold the map.
interesting local facts.
the history of the local area.
the meaning of symbols and markings.
When the tread is worn down on a tire, the wear bar will appear
smooth.
circularly around the tire.
jagged.
red in color.
If the oil-pressure warning light comes on while you are driving, it means that
oil pressure is adequate.
the oil and oil filter should be replaced.
oil pressure is inadequate.
you have too much oil in the engine.
An automobile diagnostic center or clinic gives the vehicle owner
a report listing all parts or systems that fail to work or meet acceptable standards.
a schedule for routine maintenance.
a box of needed replacement parts.
a printout of preventive maintenance tasks.
If you turn the ignition key while in neutral or park and there is no sound, it usually indicates
the starter is bad.
you're out of gas.
you need to shift to first gear.
a "dead" battery.
If the oil pressure warning light or gauge indicates low oil pressure while you are driving,
pull over to the side of the road and shut off the engine.
pull over to the side of the road and idle the engine.
continue on for a few miles at a reduced speed.
slow down and drive to a mechanic.
What does "preventive maintenance" mean?
care given a vehicle to prevent trouble later
maintenance given on a daily basis
overhauling the engine
care given a vehicle after trouble begins
Antifreeze is used in the
brake system.
windshield washer tank.
cooling system.
transmission and differential.
If you notice your engine sounds louder and louder over time, you may have a hole in your
bumper.
muffler.
cooling system.
oil pan.
A vehicle's electrical energy is stored in the
ignition system.
battery.
spark plug.
alternator.
Engine oil helps the engine operate efficiently by
increasing heat in engine parts.
increasing friction between engine parts.
lubricating the transmission parts.
reducing friction between engine parts.
What engine is more efficient?
large engine
engine that needs a tune-up
warm engine
cold engine
A fuel-injection system delivers
more fuel to the cylinders than a carburetor.
twice the fuel mileage as a carburetor.
the exact amount of fuel to each of the engine's cylinders at the proper time.
half the fuel mileage as a carburetor.
A fuel-injection system delivers
draws fuel from the fuel tank.
cools exhaust gases.
reduces pollution from the exhaust gas.
pumps fuel to the engine.
A tire's traction is measured by
its ability to stop a vehicle in a straight line on wet pavement.
its ability to stop a vehicle in a straight line on dry pavement.
the number of belts it has.
its size.
Low inflation of your tires
makes vehicle control easier.
increases tire mileage.
makes the vehicle harder to handle.
increases fuel mileage.
If the brake warning light comes on as you are driving, you should
slow down and drive the vehicle home.
have the brake system inspected immediately and repaired as needed.
shut off the warning light.
ignore it the first time it happens.
Periodic safety vehicle inspections are
only required in Eastern and Midwestern states because of the bad winters.
never required.
required by some states.
required by all states.
To jump-start a battery, clamp the positive jumper cable to the positive terminal of the good battery. Then clamp the other end to the
engine block of the vehicle with the good battery.
engine block of the "dead" vehicle.
positive terminal of the "dead" battery.
negative terminal of the "dead" battery.
The best guideline for your vehicle's preventive maintenance is
the owner's manual.
automobile magazine articles.
information in automobile advertising.
advice of friends and family members.
The higher the treadwear rating of a tire, the
more often you will have to replace it.
bigger the vehicle must be that uses it.
more miles the tire is expected to last.
cheaper the tire.
