Vehicle Controls quiz

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   Q1. How often should you check your tyre pressure?

   • A. Once a year
   • B. Only when the tyre looks flat
   • C. At least once a month and before long trips
   • D. Never — modern tyres don't need it

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   Q2. What should you do if you have a tyre burst at high speed?

   • A. Slam on the brakes
   • B. Grip the steering wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, and slow down gradually
   • C. Swerve into the next lane
   • D. Switch off the engine immediately

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   Q3. What is engine braking?

   • A. Slamming the brake pedal
   • B. Slowing the vehicle by easing off the accelerator and using lower gears
   • C. Stopping the engine to slow down
   • D. Using the handbrake on a moving vehicle

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   Q4. What is the primary purpose of the handbrake (parking brake)?

   • A. Emergency stops at speed
   • B. Holding the vehicle stationary when parked
   • C. Slowing the vehicle on a hill
   • D. Replacing the foot brake when worn

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   Q5. On most South African vehicles, which side of the steering column is the indicator stalk?

   • A. Left
   • B. Right
   • C. Either, depending on model
   • D. Top

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   Q6. When the fuel warning light comes on, approximately how much fuel is usually left?

   • A. None — the tank is empty
   • B. About 10-15% — enough to find a filling station, not a long detour
   • C. Half a tank
   • D. It depends on the speed

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   Q7. What does the tachometer (rev counter) show?

   • A. Speed of the vehicle
   • B. Engine revolutions per minute (RPM)
   • C. Distance travelled
   • D. Battery voltage

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   Q8. What does the speedometer show?

   • A. Engine RPM
   • B. Speed of the vehicle
   • C. Fuel level
   • D. Engine temperature

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   Q9. What does ABS stand for, and what does it do?

   • A. Automatic Brake Sensor — applies brakes for you
   • B. Anti-lock Braking System — prevents the wheels locking during hard braking
   • C. Advanced Brake Stabiliser — improves cornering
   • D. Active Battery Saver — charges the battery

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    Q10. What should you do if the engine warning light comes on while driving?

    • A. Ignore it
    • B. Stop safely as soon as possible and check the vehicle
    • C. Increase speed to clear it
    • D. Switch off the ignition immediately

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    Q11. What is the purpose of using your mirrors before changing lanes?

    • A. To check your hair
    • B. To check for traffic behind and beside you
    • C. To signal to other drivers
    • D. To clean the glass

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    Q12. What is the primary purpose of the clutch pedal in a manual vehicle?

    • A. To accelerate the vehicle
    • B. To brake the vehicle
    • C. To engage or disengage the engine from the gearbox when changing gear
    • D. To start the engine