VADETS Module 9

If, while driving, the accelerator pedal gets stuck and the engine is racing ____ shift to neutral If too much fuel and not enough air reaches the engine, _____. it will become flooded, there may be a strong odor of gasoline, the engine may not start The temperature light will come on in your vehicle when _____. the coolant in the engine is too hot If a rear tire blows out _____ the wheel will wobble and you will feel a slight pull in the direction of the blowout The major components of the electrical system are _____. battery, starter and alternator Underinflated tires may lead to blowouts True your electrical system is in trouble your battery has a low charge turn off as many electrical devices as possible When the alternator light comes on If you experience power steering failure, the steering mechanism will still work but it requires more effort to change direction. True It is not good for the steering system to be turned beyond its maximum range True The fuel injection system mixes the fuel and air and supplies it to the cylinders True Uneven tire wear may indicate problems with the suspension system True If you experience a blowout, you should _____. lift foot off accelerator and brake gently only if necessary If you experience brake failure, you should _____. pump the brakes shift to a lower gear use the parking brake to gradually slow the vehicle down If your anti-lock braking system light comes on briefly when you start the car, _____ it means your ABS system is working The anti-lock brake system engages every time the driver applies the brakes. False If your ABS is not working correctly, a warning light will come on. True When using ABS, stopping distance may be longer on gravel or fresh snow. True If your tires are sliding, you will not be able to steer the vehicle. True If you feel the brake pulsating when ABS is working, you should immediately take your vehicle to a service center False ABS allows you to steer while applying maximum braking pressure. True A grinding noise when ABS is activated is normal True When ABS activates, you should pump the brakes to keep it working False ABS detects impending wheel lock-up and thus allows the tires to keep rolling True Most railroad fatalities are caused by _____ inattention "No Zone" areas are _____. areas around a truck that the truck driver cannot see areas where vehicles should not "hang out" Vehicles that normally travel at speeds less than _____ mph should display a slow moving vehicle sign 25 When following a truck, you should stay far enough behind the vehicle to see the side mirrors. True