Tires
What does the "P" in P215/65R15 tire size designation indicate?
What is Passenger
A spiraled metal component that compresses and expands to absorb road impacts and maintain tire contact with the ground
What is a coil spring
A system that prevents wheels from locking up during hard braking, improving control.
What is ABS
What is the first thing you should do before working on a car in the shop?
What is put on safety glasses?
This tool is used to remove or tighten bolts and comes in different sizes, including metric and standard.
What is a wrench?
A tool used to measure the depth of a tire’s tread.
What is a Tread depth gauge
This hydraulic component filled with gas or oil reduces road vibrations by controlling the suspension's movement
What is a Shock or Strut
The part that squeezes the brake pads against the rotor to create friction and slow the vehicle.
What is Caliper
Why is it important to wear steel-toe boots in the shop?
What is to protect your feet from heavy or sharp objects?
This tool uses compressed air and is commonly used to remove lug nuts quickly
What is an impact gun (or impact wrench)?
The rigid edge of the tire that fits tightly onto the rim of the wheel.
What is Bead
This bar connects the left and right sides of the suspension to reduce body roll during turns.
What is a sway bar or stabilizer bar
The friction material that presses against the rotor to slow or stop the vehicle.
What is brake pads
What color is typically used to mark safety equipment or emergency stops?
What is red?
This measuring tool is used to check the thickness of brake rotors or pads.
What is a micrometer (or brake pad gauge)?
The small area of the tire that touches the road surface.
What is Contact patch
A flexible joint that connects the control arm to the steering knuckle, allowing movement in multiple directions.
What is a ball joint
The component that slows the vehicle by pressing against a rotating drum instead of a rotor.
What are Brake Shoes
What should you do if you find a spill or fluid leak on the shop floor?
What is clean it up immediately or report it?
This tool helps lift a vehicle off the ground safely before placing it on jack stands.
What is a Floor Jack
The condition where water builds up between the tire and the road, causing loss of traction.
What is Hydroplaning
A part of the steering system that connects the steering rack to the wheels, enabling them to turn based on driver input.
What is a Tie Rod
A mechanical system used to keep the vehicle stationary when parked
What is Emergency Brake
Why is it dangerous to wear loose clothing or jewelry while working around machinery?
What is because it can get caught in moving parts?
This tool tests electrical continuity and is used when diagnosing fuses, wires, or connections.
What is a test light (or multimeter)?