Random Car Facts
Where can you find the recommended tire pressure for your vehicle?
Right inside the door frame of your car's driver-side door.
Name at least four items that typically come in a car emergency kit.
Examples: first aid kit, flashlight, reflective, signal, utility knife, duct, tape, emergency blanket, air compressor, emergency poncho
Explain the steps to change a tire.
Get spare, place stopper behind the opposite wheel if on a hill, crack the lug nuts on flat, car jack on METAL underneath car, lift, unscrew bolts, replace with spare, tighten bolts in star shape by hand, lower jack, finish tighten bolts, get new tire as soon as possible
How do you attach jumper cables properly?
Cars are Parked, connect the positive end to the dead battery first, then attach the other positive end to the good battery, attach the negative to the working battery, and then second negative to bare metal
Why is it necessary to check tire pressure when filling the tire with air?
Overfilling can cause the tire to explode
Why should you keep your trunk relatively clean?
So that you can access your spare tire
What is the number one thing you should avoid doing while changing a tire?
Jostle or rock the car.
Once you have attached the jumper cables properly, what should you do next?
Start the working car and let it run for a few minutes.
How often should you get an oil change?
Around 5,000 - 7,000 miles
What should you have in your glove compartment?
Car registration
Where is your spare tire typically located?
If it is a car, in the trunk. If it is a truck or van, underneath the vehicle.
Name at least two possible reasons why one would have a dead battery.
Examples: leaving the lights on and the battery runs out of energy or the battery has outlived its lifespan.
Give at least two examples of other fluids that need to be changed in your vehicle aside from the oil.
Examples: brake fluid, transmission fluid, windshield, wiper fluid, cooling liquid
Name at least two things we discussed that would not be included in an emergency kit, but you should have in your car.
Examples: zip ties, socks, fleece or coat, Allen wrench set
What is the recommended speed and distance that you should travel on a spare tire?
You should avoid traveling any faster than 50 miles an hour and should not travel more than 30 to 60 miles.
What is the proper order to disconnect the jumper cables?
Start by disconnecting the black connection from the bad battery, then disconnect the black connection from the good battery, followed by the red connection on the good battery, and then finally the red connection from the bad battery.
What is the recommended amount of time to switch wiper blades?
6-12 Months
Why should you avoid keeping your belongings in your car?
In case someone breaks into your car.
When you're positioned on the side of the road, what is the first thing you should do when changing your tire?
Make sure a reflective marker or flare is positioned so that people can more easily see that you're on the side of the road.
Once you have started the dead vehicle and disconnected it from the jumper cables, how long should you leave it running before attempting to turn it off?
15 to 20 minutes