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What are two methods of turning on the ignition of a car?
turning a key or pushing a button
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What is a way you can start your car if your battery is dead?
use jumper cables to attach another car's battery to use its energy to start your own car
100
Describe rotating tires.
switch position of each tire from one wheel to another
100
What is the difference between how hazard lights blink and how a turn signal blinks?
Hazard lights blink together. Turn signal lights blink one at a time.
100
What is the purpose of a muffler?
to lower the noise level of the engine
200
What does "interior" mean? List automobile components of the interior of a car.
Relating to something inside something. Answers may vary.
200
Describe how to jump a car safely.
attach the positive cable to the positive cells AND negative cables to the negative cells on both batteries
200
Why should someone rotate their tires?
the tread of the tires will wear down evenly
200
When does someone use bright lights and dim them?
Use bright lights when it's very dark. Turn bright lights down when there is a car coming toward you.
200
What is an exhaust pipe and what comes out of it?
carbon monoxide
300
What is a gear shift and what do "P", "R", "N", and "D" stand for?
a handle between the front seats that changes gears, park, reverse, neutral, and drive
300
When checking the oil level, why do you wipe the dipstick one time before you measure the level of the oil?
The oil will slosh around as the car is moving. It will look like there is more oil in the car than there actually is.
300
Describe how brakes work.
Brake pads touch the wheel disks (rotors). The friction slows down the outer wheels.
300
Where should you store extra windshield wiper fluid?
Keep a bottle of extra windshield wiper fluid in the car (trunk).
300
What should you do if a check engine light turns on?
Don't wait. Bring the car in for inspection. Major damage to engine components can happen if you don't.
400
What is a cause for "draining" your battery?
while the car is not running and the lights are left on or a door is open
400
What is the difference between a wheel and a tire?
A wheel is metal and a tire is rubber covering the wheel.
400
Why can exhaust be deadly?
The exhaust system emits carbon monoxide; a colorless and odorless gas, that when inhaled in excess, will cause death.
400
What is a dipstick?
a rod for measuring the depth of oil in a car
400
What is going on here?
Someone is jumping their car.
500
What does "exterior" mean? List some components on the exterior of a car.
Relating to the outside of something. Answers will vary.
500
What is tread?
the grooved surface of a tire that grips the road
500
What component of a car helps the car to be less bouncy?
The suspension system has springs in it.
500
How do you know when it is time to replace your windshield wipers?
when they scrape the windshield or don't wipe the windshield well
500
Why might it be wise to park in a spot where no one can park to the right of you?
Chances are the driver will be the only person in the other car. If you park on the passenger side of the car, you are less likely to get your car dinged by the other driver.