Doing a job at just the right pace -- not too slow and not too fast -- and getting them done on time.
What is Work Speed?
100
A medium-sized car that always has four doors and a trunk, gets decent mileage, and is able to serve the needs of most drivers. (examples: Ford Taurus, Chevrolet Impala)
What is a sedan?
100
The outer shell of a car that protects its passengers.
What is the body?
100
This force is what your brakes use to stop your car.
What is friction?
100
The liquid that is used to lubricate the moving parts of an automobile engine.
What is oil.
200
Doing work without assistance, re-direction, or unnecessary reassurance from supervisors. Being able to work by yourself without needing help all the time.
What is Independence?
200
A type of vehicle that is usually large, high off the ground, often has all wheel drive and a roof rack, and is known for having poor fuel economy. (examples: Ford Explorer, Chevrolet Tahoe)
What is an SUV?
200
The part of the car that gives it the power to move.
What is the engine?
200
It may be possible to fix a hole in a tire, as long as it is on this part of the tire.
What is the tread?
200
The type of oil that you would want to use in cold weather. (Hint: heavy/high viscosity or light/low viscosity)
What is light or low viscosity?
300
Having enough energy to do your work and get through the day without acting tired, sluggish, and groggy or falling asleep.
What is Stamina?
300
A type of vehicle that might not be the coolest to drive, but it is big, ideal for families, and often has sliding doors. (examples: Dodge Caravan, Ford Windstar)
What is a van?
300
The inner frame or skeleton of a car.
What is the chassis?
300
This type of brake uses a caliper that squeezes two brake pads together against a rotor to cause friction that slows down your vehicle.
What is a disc brake?
300
Oil in your car's engine not only lubricates and cools its moving parts, but it also does this.
What is cleans?
400
Completing tasks completely and correctly, following steps properly, and checking your work to make sure it's acceptable.
What is Work Quality?
400
A vehicle that is most often used for work because it has a bed for hauling things and doesn't have a lot of passenger space. (Ford F-150, Ram 1500)
What is a pickup?
400
The part of a car that allows it to shift gears.
What is the transmission.
400
This tool is used to check the amount of air pressure inside of a tire.
What is a tire gauge?
400
How often you should change your oil and oil filter.
What is every 3,000 miles or 3 months, unless otherwise indicated by the manufacturer?
500
Starting routine tasks without being told, asking for more work after finishing a job or independently finding an important job to do independently. Stepping up and volunteering for jobs when appropriate.
What is Initiative?
500
A two-door car that is usually a sporty or high-performance vehicle (examples: Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro)
What is a coupe?
500
The system that ejects gas waste products from the engine; it contains the catalytic converter, pipes, and muffler.
What is exhaust?
500
This type of brake uses brake shoes to press against the inner walls of a round canister, causing friction that slows down your vehicle.
What is a drum brake?
500
A gunky, mayonnaise-like mixture of water, oil, carbon, and dirt that forms in engines that don't usually reach ideal operating temperature.