Chapter 8 Questions

Braking efficiency increases, among other circumstances, when...

Is it advisable to adjust the vehicle's headrests to the height of each occupant?

Does the vehicle's windscreen washer system need maintenance?

Most vehicles have a cabin filter. Should it be replaced?

If you suffer a tyre blowout while driving on a road at high speed, is it advisable to press the brake pedal abruptly?

If the tyre inflation pressure is lower than recommended, does fuel consumption increase?

If a tyre gets punctured while driving, what should you do?

Can you lose control of the vehicle if you drive with shock absorbers in poor condition?

Which of the following is one of the main functions of the airbag in case of an accident?

Due to an emergency, a car becomes immobilized on the roadway; should its driver place the hazard warning triangles, as a general rule?

When should the windshield wiper blades be replaced?

Why is it advisable to change the lubricating oil periodically?

If your vehicle has a manual transmission, on a street with an uphill slope, how should you park?

If you have a breakdown and have to get out of your vehicle, in which of the following cases must you use the reflective vest?

What are the costs of loss of life, productive capacity, and physical and psychological suffering that occur as a consequence of a traffic accident called?

If nothing prevents its effective operation, which passive safety system prevents the submarine effect from occurring in the event of an accident?

Are motorcycle riders required to wear a high-visibility reflective vest?

Should the level of the windshield washer fluid reservoir be checked frequently?

If a vehicle is stopped due to a breakdown at a level crossing, the driver must first take the necessary measures to...

If you tow a light trailer with your car, are you required to carry among your accessories an approved fire extinguishing equipment in working condition?

A driver who, despite being able to do so without risk, does not stop to help a seriously injured accident victim who is unattended, could be committing a crime?

On a motorcycle with independent controls for each brake, where is the front brake generally operated?

Continuous exposure of the vehicle to high temperatures can cause greater deterioration of the rubber of the windshield wiper blades. What are the most common effects?

What is the function of the handbrake?

How should the seat belt be worn?

If the passenger of a motorcycle does not use the protective helmet, the responsibility lies with the...

The submarine effect, which in a traffic accident can cause serious injuries to the driver, is related to...

If you are not involved in an accident, must you provide assistance to the injured?

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

Must a pregnant woman wear the seat belt?

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

If you are involved in an accident, must you stop to help restore traffic safety?

If you ride a motorcycle, is it advisable to wear gloves?

A driver is traveling on a very wet road; if to brake he needs to press the brake pedal all the way down, what may this be mainly due to?

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

Are drivers of passenger cars required to carry a temporary-use wheel and the essential tools for changing it in their vehicle?

In addition to being adjusted to the ideal height, what separation should there be between the headrest and the head for it to be effective?

Is it necessary to check the operation of a vehicle's lighting system?

The foot brake, on which wheels does it act?

In the event of an accident, is there a relationship between the speed of travel and the severity of the injuries of the vehicle occupants?

If you are involved in a traffic accident with the possibility of fatalities or seriously injured persons, what actions, among others, must you carry out as far as possible?

For motorcycle riders and passengers, does the clothing worn matter?

In a traffic accident, the submarine effect occurs when...

Whenever possible, how should you immobilize a vehicle that has been involved in an accident?

What should the driver of a vehicle do if, due to emergency reasons, it is immobilized inside an underpass?

The front airbag must be deactivated when, in the front passenger seat...

The outer part of one of your vehicle's tyres has a bulge-shaped deformation. Is it advisable to replace the tyre as soon as possible?

Is every driver involved in a traffic accident obliged to stop in order to clarify the facts?

If you drive with the tyre inflation pressure unbalanced, does the risk of losing control of the vehicle increase?

Regarding the use of the seat belt, as a general rule, an occupant of a passenger car other than the driver is obliged to...