Chapter 13 Questions
Mechanics and maintenance · 98 questions

When it rains, how do the vehicle's tyres grip the road?

When the exhaust pipe breaks down, what happens?

If due to a puncture you are forced to drive with a temporary-use spare tyre, what should you bear in mind?
What consequences can a shock absorber in poor condition have?

If you are forced to drive with a temporary-use or emergency spare tyre, you must bear in mind...

Is it mandatory to carry a fire extinguisher in a private passenger car?
If you switch on the air conditioning system while driving, fuel consumption...
Preventive vehicle maintenance is essential...

When a battery needs fluid, what fluid should be added?

A tyre with incorrect inflation pressure...

The foot brake — which wheels does it act on?
Is a truck driver required to carry a reflective vest in their vehicle?
Is it compulsory to carry a fire extinguisher as equipment in a private-use motor vehicle?

How should the engine oil level be checked?

Tyre inflation pressure...

Can excessive vehicle load affect the correct functioning of the tyres?
Can the driver prevent an accident due to the condition of the vehicle?

While travelling at 100 km/h the foot brake fails. How can the vehicle be stopped?
Must high-visibility reflective vests be type-approved?

Does heat affect tyre wear?
A truck with a maximum authorised mass of more than 3,500 kilograms used for public service must always carry...

Tyre pressure should be checked with the tyres:

A driver who periodically checks the tyres can...

On a downhill slope, what should you do to prevent the brakes from overheating?

Is it compulsory for a passenger car towing a trailer to carry a spare wheel for the trailer?

Can the riding style of a motorcycle influence fuel consumption?

When the tyres are underinflated...
Which vehicle components require the greatest supervision by the driver?

Are passenger cars towing a light trailer required to carry an approved fire extinguisher among their accessories?

As preventive maintenance, is it advisable to carry out a periodic inspection of the vehicle's lighting system?

If an increase in a vehicle's fuel consumption is observed, what should be checked?

After prolonged exposure of a vehicle to high temperatures and heat, is it advisable to check whether its headlights and taillights have suffered any deterioration?

Vehicle bulbs must be replaced...
Which system can detect pedestrians or animals by marking them in red or another color on the driver's information display?

To avoid noise pollution, it is advisable that motorcycle riders...
When does the oil filter need to be changed?

What pressure should the tyres have?
Proper maintenance of the vehicle...
For the vehicle to grip the road well, what must you do?

A vehicle has a damaged exhaust silencer. Is it allowed to drive in this condition?

When it is raining, what pressure should the tyres have?

What is the engine oil dipstick used for?
A correctly working vehicle suspension is used to:

Is it allowed to fit tyres with a speed code different from the one recommended by the manufacturer?
Does the condition of the tyres affect braking?

A vehicle is driving with low tyre pressure. How much fuel will it consume?

A driver is travelling on a very wet road; if to brake they need to press the brake pedal all the way down, what could this mainly be due to?

If you have installed winter tyres on your vehicle, is it advisable to replace them when temperatures begin to get warmer?

What should you do for the vehicle to have better grip on the road?

Is it possible to save fuel by avoiding unnecessary gear changes?