Warning Light
How Often Should You...
Car Parts
Maintenance
Laws
100

What does a Check Engine Light Look like?

Yellow Engine Graphic (May say "check")

100

How often should you get an oil change in miles? 

The old rule-of-thumb was every 3,000 miles. 

With the higher quality of oil the new rules is every 5,000-7,5000 miles. 

Other factors like the age of your car and how much it is used also play a part in frequency of oil changes. 

100

A ring-shaped covering that fits around a wheel rim to protect, enable better vehicle performance.

Tire

100

Examination of brake pads, rotors and drums for wear to ensure effective braking

Brake Check

100

Do you need car insurance to legally drive a vehicle in the state of Texas? True or False 

True 

200

What does a tire pressure light look like?

Yellow "U" like symbol with an exclamation mark.

200

How often should you change your windshield wipers in months? 

About every 12 months. 

Unless driving in extreme conditions. In that case, every 6 months. 

200

A type of rechargeable device that supplies electric energy to an automobile.

Battery

200

Check of the level and quality of engine oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid and coolant (under the radiator cap).

Fluid Check

200

Is the left or the right lane for passing?

The LEFT lane is for passing. The RIGHT lane is for slow traffic. 

300

What does a battery light look like?

Red battery graphic with a plus and minus sign. 

300

How often should you get a tire rotation in months?

Every 6 months... 

or 5,000-7,500 miles. Whichever Comes First - General Rule. 

300

An internal combustion device that convert gasoline into motion.

Engine

300

Replacing dirty oil with clean oil while installing a new, clean filter.

Oil Change 

300

You do not have to pay to use toll roads. True or False. 

False. You do have to pay to use toll roads. You may receive a bill in the mail or a charge to your TX TAG account. 

400

What does an airbag light look like?

Red with a graphic of a circle in front of a sitting person. 

400

How often should you get a state inspection in Texas?

Every year when it is time to renew your vehicle registration. 

400

A front-most or rear-most part, designed to allow the car to sustain an impact without damage to the vehicle's safety systems.

Bumper

400

What is tire pressure measured in?

PSI or Pounds per square inch

400

Who MUST wear seat belts in a passenger car or truck?

Everyone!

500

What does the coolant light look like?

Red or Blue with a thermometer in water

500

How often shoudl you get your tires aligned in years?

Every 2-3 years. 

500

Heat exchangers used to transfer thermal energy from one medium to another for the purpose of cooling and heating.

Radiator

500

Jump starting a car: position cars close enough for ____________ to connect batteries, but don't let cars _________

Cables; Touch

500

When should you drive on the right side of the road in Texas? 

ALL the time!