General Parts
The rotation of the engine drives the _________, forcing electrical energy (current) into a battery.
alternator
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Most mechanics suggest changing the fluid for brakes every ____ to _____ years, although every vehicle has different maintenance needs.
1,2
True or False: If your tires suddenly blow out, hit the brakes first.
False
True or False: Recyclers cannot reuse, distill or filter antifreeze, removing hazardous contaminants.
False
True or False: Don’t use cruise control in wet or slippery conditions.
True
To check ______ , you want to pull out the little stick and wipe it clean.
oil
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_____ % of motor-vehicle deaths and injuries occur in vehicles traveling at 40 miles per hour or less.
80
Connect the _________ pole to the positive or p (+) on each battery to jumpstart a car.
red
When ethylene glycol (antifreeze chemical name) is swallowed, it turns into acid that damages ________(parts of the organ)
kidneys
75% of all crashes occur within _____ miles of a person’s home.
25
For your antifreeze/___________, you want to fill this with 50% water, and 50% coolant
coolant
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By having regular battery and starting / charging system checks every ____ months, you can identify many potential problems before a failure occurs.
six
You want to be very careful handling the _________ because it can produce explosive gases.
battery
True or False: In vehicles with automatic transmissions, the transmission fluid also acts as a coolant.
True
If you see the aggressive drivers, what do you do to be safe?
stay away
To prolong battery life, battery, terminals and cable ends should be kept clean and free from _______ .
corrosion
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When the antifreeze is mixed 50/50 with water in a car's radiator, water no longer freezes at ____ degrees Fahrenheit.
32
__________ fluid, also known as hydraulic fluid, is responsible for moving the various components of your vehicle’s braking system.
Brake
You want to fill ________ with 50% water, and 50% coolant
antifreeze/coolant
Seat belts reduce your risk of dying in a crash by ______%
50%