Instructions:
1. What is the main purpose of the ignition switch?
A
to activate the electrical system and start the engine
B
to unlock the transmission
C
to unlock the steering column
D
to operate the headlights
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2. You have to turn on the car's engine in order to check that the gauges are working.
A
True
B
False
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3. The steering wheel controls both the front and back wheels.
A
True
B
False
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4. What is the main function of the parking brake?
A
to lock all four wheels
B
to keep the car from rolling when stopped
C
to provide a supplementary brake system
D
to put pressure on the foot brake
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5. The parking brake is used to slow the car down as you manoeuvre the car into a parking space.
A
True
B
False
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6. An automatic transmission car has only one gear.
A
True
B
False
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7. What happens when the selector lever is moved to the "P" positionof an automatic car?
A
the engine will not start
B
the parking brake is activated
C
the transmission and driving wheels lock
D
the key locks in the ignition
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8. Manual transmission cars:
A
require the driver to shift gears
B
have a gear shift lever
C
have a third pedal called a "clutch"
D
all of the above
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9. What is the main purpose of the 4th and 5th gear on a manual transmission vehicle?
A
to reduce engine noise
B
to provide more engine power
C
to save fuel and reduce more engine power
D
to give greater safety when driving on slippery road
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10. When you step on the clutch pedal, it disconnects the engine from the transmission
A
True
B
False
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11. What is the purpose of the night-time mirror?
A
to reflect headlight glare from following cars
B
to avoid the use of dark colored glasses
C
to reduce the reflection of the dash light
D
none of the above
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12. Use your low beam headlights
A
when other vehicles are approaching
B
when following other vehicles
C
during the day
D
all of the above
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13. The directional signal lever is used only for signalling a turn.
A
True
B
False
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14. When the oil pressure light comes on, you should:
A
drive to the nearest servie station to have it checked
B
make a mental note to check the oil the next time you get fuel
C
immediately pull over to the side of the road and stop the car
D
ignore the light until something happens
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15. Which of the following dangerous gases is produced by an internal combustion engine?
A
Carbon Monoxide
B
Carbon Dioxide
C
Carbon Chloride
D
Muffler exhaust gases
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16. Pre-driving checks are only necessary for new drivers.
A
True
B
False
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17. What is the recommended method of adjusting the driver's seat?
A
adjust so that the driver is as close as possible to the steering
wheel and controls
B
adjust so that the driver is as far away as possible from the steering
wheel and controls
C
adjust so that your foot can reach the car floor behind the brake
pedal
D
adjust the seat to suit the person's footwear
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18. What are the two factors that determine how much momentum a vehicle may have?
A
weight and gravity
B
size and weight
C
speed and weight
D
wind resistance and speed
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19. A car going twice as fast as another car of similar size will have twice the momentum.
A
True
B
False
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20. A car which is twice as heavy as another car will have twice the momentum when they are travelling at the same speed.
A
True
B
False
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21. which of the following plays a major part in the control of a moving vehicle?
A
the grip of the tires to the road surface
B
weather conditions
C
the size of the car
D
weight of the vehicle
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