British Columbia Class 7L: You and your vehicle

Question 1

Where should the lap portion of a seatbelt fit?

Accepted Answer

Low over the hips. A snug belt over the chest and low on the hips helps restrain the body safely.

Question 2

What should you do with the shoulder belt if it feels uncomfortable?

Accepted Answer

Adjust it properly. Routing the shoulder belt under an arm or behind the back can cause internal injuries.

Question 3

Where should a rear-facing child seat be installed?

Accepted Answer

In the back seat. The guide places rear-facing seats in the rear and warns against an active frontal airbag.

Question 4

A forward-facing child seat requires which additional securing feature?

Accepted Answer

A tether strap. Forward-facing child seats must use their tether strap.

Question 5

Which belt arrangement is suitable with a booster seat?

Accepted Answer

Lap and shoulder belt. A booster positions both portions of an adult belt correctly; a lap-only belt is unsuitable.

Question 6

How much space should you leave between yourself and the steering wheel in an airbag-equipped vehicle?

Accepted Answer

At least 25 cm. The guide recommends a minimum 25 cm distance to allow the airbag to inflate.

Question 7

How does an airbag affect the need to buckle up?

Accepted Answer

A belt is still needed. Airbags supplement seatbelts; they do not replace them.

Question 8

What can a convex mirror make an approaching vehicle look like?

Accepted Answer

Smaller and farther away. Convex mirrors widen the view but distort apparent size and distance.

Question 9

Before driving an unfamiliar car, when should you learn how its controls operate?

Accepted Answer

Before setting off. Learn the controls of each vehicle before using it on the road.

Question 10

What does an odometer record?

Accepted Answer

Total distance travelled. The odometer records the vehicle's accumulated distance since manufacture.

Question 11

What does the oil-pressure warning light tell you about?

Accepted Answer

Engine oil pressure. Oil pressure and oil quantity are different; the warning does not measure the amount of oil.

Question 12

The airbag warning comes on while you drive. What should you arrange?

Accepted Answer

A mechanic's check. The light may indicate an airbag-system fault that needs checking.

Question 13

Why look underneath the car before leaving?

Accepted Answer

To spot fluid leaks. Oil or fluid patches on the ground are part of the pre-trip inspection.

Question 14

When should you check tire inflation?

Accepted Answer

When tires are cold. Cold-tire checks give the appropriate basis for the recommended pressure.

Question 15

Where should you find normal tire-pressure specifications for your car?

Accepted Answer

Door sticker or owner's manual. The guide directs drivers to the vehicle information, not the tire-sidewall number.

Question 16

What should you do with a tire showing a bulge?

Accepted Answer

Replace it. Bulges, cuts, cracks and exposed belts are reasons to replace a tire.

Question 17

Why repair an exhaust leak before winter driving?

Accepted Answer

Carbon monoxide can accumulate. Closed windows and vents can allow dangerous carbon monoxide accumulation from a leaking exhaust.

Question 18

Which driving habit reduces fuel consumption?

Accepted Answer

Smooth, steady driving. Gentle starts and stops and a steady speed reduce fuel use.

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