BASIC VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES 1 STDY GUIDE EXAM
2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔Which vehicles are generally built using unibody construction? - ✔✔-Coupes
-Crossovers
-Sedans
-Minivans
✔✔When towing, tongue weight should be ________ of a trailer's GVW. - ✔✔10% to
15%
✔✔What's the benefit of unibody construction? - ✔✔Welding body panels together
builds in strength and rigidity
✔✔Customers should keep in mind that towing ________. - ✔✔-Puts increased strain
on the vehicle's engine, cooling system, drivetrain, and brakes
-Can alter the handling and performance characteristics of a vehicle
-May require extra equipment such as a safety chain, trailer brakes, breakaway switch,
and extended rearview mirrors
-Is not recommended with some Nissan vehicles
✔✔Which current Nissan vehicles have a Tire Pressure Monitoring System sensor in
the spare tire? - ✔✔None
✔✔What is the advantage of a hydraulic brake booster? - ✔✔Provides a firmer pedal
feel with reduced travel, increasing system responsiveness
✔✔Where can customers get information about towing with their Nissan vehicle? -
✔✔Nissan Towing Guide
✔✔Nissan's body-on-frame vehicles use a welded ladder frame with ________. -
✔✔Full-length box section rails
✔✔What is payload? - ✔✔The weight of the people, cargo, and optional equipment
carried by the vehicle
✔✔What are the advantages of unibody construction's stiff body structure? - ✔✔-The
suspension can control wheel movement more precisely for enhanced performance
2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔Which vehicles are generally built using unibody construction? - ✔✔-Coupes
-Crossovers
-Sedans
-Minivans
✔✔When towing, tongue weight should be ________ of a trailer's GVW. - ✔✔10% to
15%
✔✔What's the benefit of unibody construction? - ✔✔Welding body panels together
builds in strength and rigidity
✔✔Customers should keep in mind that towing ________. - ✔✔-Puts increased strain
on the vehicle's engine, cooling system, drivetrain, and brakes
-Can alter the handling and performance characteristics of a vehicle
-May require extra equipment such as a safety chain, trailer brakes, breakaway switch,
and extended rearview mirrors
-Is not recommended with some Nissan vehicles
✔✔Which current Nissan vehicles have a Tire Pressure Monitoring System sensor in
the spare tire? - ✔✔None
✔✔What is the advantage of a hydraulic brake booster? - ✔✔Provides a firmer pedal
feel with reduced travel, increasing system responsiveness
✔✔Where can customers get information about towing with their Nissan vehicle? -
✔✔Nissan Towing Guide
✔✔Nissan's body-on-frame vehicles use a welded ladder frame with ________. -
✔✔Full-length box section rails
✔✔What is payload? - ✔✔The weight of the people, cargo, and optional equipment
carried by the vehicle
✔✔What are the advantages of unibody construction's stiff body structure? - ✔✔-The
suspension can control wheel movement more precisely for enhanced performance